It also includes a wonderful web directory, index of every known maker's address etc..

The only problem is with listed prices, some of them are little above average (I assume these are the manufacturer's suggested retail prices), While other prices listed are True market prices, which may confuse you a little.


An authoritative reference guide to firearms!   November 1, 2000
 13 out of 13 found this review helpful

This is one of the more comprehensive reference guides to firearms. It covers all the bases- auto pistols, revolvers, rifles, shotguns, blackpowder guns and military guns. It features informative specs, data, and pictures in the firearms listings, plus other added informational filler content, which is pretty useful to collectors and enthusiasts. I would have liked to see the bulk of the introductory editorials and commentary on weapons devoted to new firearms instead of old curio and relic guns... (FYI I don't just rate this book 5-stars merely because its another book about guns and I like guns. It is probably one of the better gun reference books.)

If you do get this book, I'd recommend that you AVOID Guns Illustrated by Ken Ramage, the author of this one. Not that is particularly bad. It is really more or less a condensed version of Gun Digest with some different features. I also recommend the hardback Illustrated Book of Guns by David Miller. Jane's Gun Recognition Guide is pretty good as well.


Gun Digest: excellent illustrations...   January 5, 2000
 21 out of 24 found this review helpful

Gun Digest: excellent illustrations, accurate data, expanded lists of manufacturers abd suppliers, catalogs of accessories , and many other things make this book the first choice and a sure winner. Very useful for collectors.