The Modern American Pistol and Revolver

"The Modern American Pistol and Revolver" by Arthur Corbin Gould is a thorough look at American pistols and revolvers in the late 1800s. It studies the inner workings, designs, and abilities of different models, as well as talks about ammo and how to shoot. Gould's goal is to show readers how much more accurate and dependable modern guns have become compared to older ones. The book starts with the author explaining how he went from doubting pistols and revolvers to fully trusting them, thanks to lots of testing and seeing them in action. Gould talks about how there wasn't much trustworthy info about how these guns performed and says he'll fix that by giving detailed descriptions of their features, how they work, and how they're used in shooting sports. He makes clear that American guns have gotten way better in terms of how they're made and how well they work, making them good for both protecting yourself and having fun shooting.