Got some good reading material today

[ditchparrot]

I spent most of the day at a local gun show in Prescott Valley, AZ, just a few miles up the road from my home. I didn't acquire any new firearms (I don't have room for them in either safe, anyway), but I bought quite a bit of .30-06 ammo, two inexpensive but secure and comfortable concealed-carry holsters and all of these books.

I love the Gun Digest annuals from the '50s, '60s and '70s, which to me was the golden age of gun writing. Their total absence of anything regarding "black guns" is also appealing. I found two that I didn't have, so that was a bonus. The guy had one of this year's editions with a torn back cover, so he gave me a deal on that.

I'm really looking forward to reading the Jack O'Connor book and the collection of Old West stories.

I spent more than 5 hours there today, but I'll probably go back tomorrow just in case there was something I missed.

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[PT7]

I'm not 100% certain, but your bring home group of that "good reading material" might have been more fun for me than getting another firearm! I love to read, too. Only have one Gun Digest book in my library on revolvers, but your new collection really looks like some cool reads. I'll have to keep my eye out for an annual edition now.

Thanks for showing your "harvest" from today! I'm certain you'll enjoy them.

[BrokenolMarine]

Congratulations, looks like some great fireside reading. I don't share your aversion to black guns, having spent a good while with them in the Corps, but I do much prefer brass and walnut as well.
I own a Henry 357 Carbine and a Golden Boy 22, beautiful guns both. I also admire the lines of the classic old shotguns.

Settle in with your finds, and time travel for an evening or two. Enjoy...