Gun Digest Book of the AK & SKS, Volume II: Complete Guide to Guns, Gear and Ammunition

''Things that are complex are not useful. Things that are useful are simple.'' --Mikhail Kalashnikov In Gun Digest Book of the AK & SKS, Volume 2 , Patrick Sweeney picks up where Volume 1 left off and brings Kalashnikov's timeless firearm designs--the AK-47 and AK-74--plus their predecessor, Simonov's SKS, full circle into the modern era. In exhaustive detail and told in his own entertaining way, comrade Sweeney provides not only the historical perspective on these now-ubiquitous Russian guns, but also how to modernize and upgrade them for today's American-style tactical shooting. You'll learn how to order and build an AK from a parts kit, the differences between stamped- and millabout caliber choices, am 01 Sweeney blasts through the white noise, helping you choose the perfect new AK for your needs. Plus how to service and maintain the AK, disassemble, reassemble, repair, inspect and collect used AKs and SKSs. Processes for AK accuracy testing are taught, plus gun reviews of today's hottest models, including the Century Arms C39V2, Krebs Custom K-AC15 Mod 2 Long UFM and IWI ACE. You'll get: AK-47, AK-74 and SKS parts and functions, basic to advanced Ammunition and aftermarket accessory tips How to disassemble, maintain, customize and reassemble Accuracy testing and optics choices for the most recalcitrant AK! ''Things that are complex are not useful. Things that are useful are simple.'' --Mikhail KalashnikovIn__Gun Digest Book of the AK & SKS, Volume 2__, Patrick Sweeney picks up where Volume 1 left off and brings Kalashnikov's timeless firearm designs--the AK-47 and AK-74--plus their predecessor, Simonov's SKS, full circle into the modern era. In exhaustive detail and told in his own entertaining way, comrade Sweeney provides not only the historical perspective on these now-ubiquitous Russian guns, but also how to modernize and upgrade them for today's American-style tactical shooting.You'll learn how to order and build an AK from a parts kit, the differences between stamped- and millabout caliber choices, am 01Sweeney blasts through the white noise, helping you choose the perfect new AK for your needs. Plus how to service and maintain the AK, disassemble, reassemble, repair, inspect and collect used AKs and SKSs. Processes for AK accuracy testing are taught, plus gun reviews of today's hottest models, including the Century Arms C39V2, Krebs Custom K-AC15 Mod 2 Long UFM and IWI ACE.You'll get:AK-47, AK-74 and SKS parts and functions, basic to advancedAmmunition and aftermarket accessory tipsHow to disassemble, maintain, customize and reassembleAccuracy testing and optics choices for the most recalcitrant AK! Massad Ayoob draws from an additional three decades of experience to educate responsible firearms owners about the legal, ethical, and practical use of firearms in self defense-the armed citizens' rules of engagement. Deadly Force discusses: Understand the legal and ethical issues surrounding use of lethal force by private citizens Learn about the social and psychological issues surrounding use of lethal force in defense of self or others Preparation and mitigation--steps the responsible armed citizen can/should take "After forty years as a practicing criminal defense attorney, I know that what Mas says, teaches, and writes is the best, state-of-the-art knowledge you can get." ~Jeff Weiner, Former President, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers