Silencer History and Performance: Cqb, Assault Rifle, and Sniper Technology

Paulson, Alan C.; Parker, N. R.; Kokalis, Peter G.

ISBN 10: 1581603231 / ISBN 13: 9781581603231

Published by Paladin Pr, 2002

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Silencer History and Performance: Cqb, Assault Rifle, and Sniper Technology
• Publisher: Paladin Pr
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1581603231
• ISBN 13: 9781581603231
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: very_good

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Synopsis

This highly anticipated second volume in the Silencer History andPerformance series provides an unprecedented look into the evolution,tactical employment and performance of historic and state-of-the-artsilenced firearms suitable for close-quarters combat, long-distancesniping and other professional applications. It chronicles theproduction of pioneering silenced weapons used during World War IIand the Cold War as well as the more sophisticated low-signaturedesigns and tactics that emerged from the Vietnam War and againduring an explosion of creative development in the 1990s. The authorshave combined recently declassified materials, numerous confidentialsources and years of hands-on evaluations to reveal a wealth ofinformation about today's incredible screw-on and integralsuppressors.

About the Author

Peter G. Kokalis, one of the world's foremost authorities on small arms, is the senior editor for The Small Arms Review.