If you own a 1911 now or have ever considered buying one, this book is for you. Jun 22, 2015 former delta force assaulter and firearms trainer larry vickers has come out strongly against appendix carry in his shooting courses, especially for users of certain handguns heads up for anyone. Thank you to everyone who has supported the vickers guide series. The latest edition of larry vickers series of coffee table reference books, the vickers guides, has been released. Larry vickers was less than enthusiastic about the 1911. This new book by larry vickers and james rupley is a coffee table book thats a testament to one of the most popular handguns in the united states for the past 100 years. This is the first book in the vickers guide gun reference series.
Find out more about larry vickers on his website wilson combat larry vickers model 1911. Who the bleep is larry vickers and why am i supposed to care about his typical glockcultist trashtalk again, anyway. Since then i have served an entire career in special operations, with 15 years of it in delta force. This class is an entry level course for handgun shooters and is designed specifically for those who have not had any formal instruction or those wanting a refresher class for skill maintenance and refinement.
Larry vickers is strongly associated with the 1911, as an end user, instructor, and. Made by wilson combat, the vickers elite battlesight features a wide ushaped notch that provides plenty of space around the narrow front sight for faster targeting. I like to use whatever is the most common pistol in that particular class. The case for carrying a 1911 as a duty pistol before any cop hits the streets with a 1911. I also think he was speaking from the perspective of requiring a handgun to function in the harshest, most demanding conditions imaginable. If they dont like messing around with the pistol and spending a grand to really get it tuned, then they should forget it. As the hk45 endurance test started to wind down, was fortunate to have two firearms industry legends ken hackathorn and larry vickers agree to discuss their involvement in the hk45s history.
Jul 17, 2015 larry vickers is a retired us army 1st sfod delta combat veteran with years of experience in the firearms industry as a combat marksmanship instructor and industry consultant. Larry vickers has published the newest book in the vickers guide series, and it looks at german small arms of world war ii the first of two volumes to do so. Neither larry vickers nor tfb asked me to attend this class or write about it. As someone who actually follows what larry vickers has to say and has read a lot of his comments on the 1911 this is being taken out of context. Army in 1911 and continuing in service for over 100 years, the government model 1911 pistol has undergone remarkably few changes throughout its long history yet remains relevant today. Commercial quality, section sewn style binding which allows the book to lay flat 4. Not just some guy that as read alot of books and taken classes under other shooters.
Larry vickers on the 1911 firearms talk the community for. Sep, 2017 the upgraded g19 comes with a vickers tactical grip plugtakedown tool that fits inside the recess in the frame behind the mag well. I just finished up three days of handgun classes with larry vickers. Now patrick sweeney provides the first indepth look at the model 1911 in all its forms, complete with information on ammunition, aftermarket parts and performance testing of semicustom guns. However, both agree that the dedicated user must be more knowledgeable about how the weapon works and have the ability to diagnose any malfunctions it might have. Larry vickers of vickers tactical is a retired us army 1st sfod delta combat veteran with years of experience in the firearms industry as a combat marksmanship instructor and industry consultant. Mar 29, 2016 for those who appreciate the 1911 pistol this 343page hardbound book is a dangerous acquisition. This is the first hi definition photo of this ar as far as i know.
Granted lav is a fantastic handgun shooter, but the man was trulyliterally ecstatic with his results and we who were watching were blown away. Its important to remember that he is one of the most accomplished 1911 smiths alive and has spent as much time with the 1911. Ian is also traveling with vickers guide on various photo shoots, getting his hands on the actual firearms in the books, and interacting with larry vickers and team. Jul 06, 2010 all 1911 owners are not audiophiles and unlike you and me, take their harley to the dealership for work rather than tweak on her.
Vickers is also one of the premier 1911 pistolsmiths in the country and his work has been featured in several firearms publications and on the cover of american handgunner. Durable, reliable, and functionality are the heart of this magazine. Inexpensive with history of brown, wilson, kimber, chen, cabot and others. Sig sauer academy to host larry vickers exclusive vickers. Known by many simply as americas pistol, the 1911 has been trusted by soldiers on battlefields spanning two centuries, carried by law enforcement, refined in small custom shops across the u. New larry vickers limited edition glock 19 for sale.
Larry vickers and 1911s the leading glock forum and. John harrison, swenson tribute gun featured in the vickers guide 1911 book description. All books in the vickers guide series contain the following features. Discussion in collectors corner started by dgi, nov 16, 2015. We will work on reprinting this book at some point in the future, but we have multiple projects that we are currently working on, so there is no anticipated or scheduled delivery date. Larry is a retired us army combat veteran of tier one special operations, a firearms. Army 1st sfoddelta combat veteran, author of the vickers guides, and founder of vickers tactical. Ive read some of vickers s articles and thought his advice about ars was goodbut theres no way i can accurately use a glock, as they simply do not fit the biomechanics of my hand an wrist and due to gripangle cannot be made to do so. The gun digest book of the 1911 by patrick sweeney, paperback. This book shows you what the 1911 is and what it can become. The fourth book in the series which has already featured editions looking at the ar15 and 1911 while the new book will focus on germanys small arms of world war two the new 360 page book, vickers guide. Hk45 interview with ken hackathorn and larry vickers. Fayetteville, nc i just wrapped up my tenth 1911 gunsmith class on sept 14th 20 and as another successful class passes into history.
Realizing the popularity of this product, larry vickers recognized that he would have to follow up with something equally iconic. The images and written content on this website belong solely to the owners of vickers guide and may not be reproduced, transmitted or stored without the written permission of vickers guide. Sig sauer academy to host larry vickers exclusive vickers guide book signing event. Larry describes the influence the 1911 has had on him throughout his adult life as well as sharing his collection of 1911s as well as those of other 1911 enthusiast,world renowned gunsmiths and competitors. If you received a 1911 book under the christmas tree, you got one of the last books. As larry vickers has so eloquently stated in the past, the 1911 is no longer a service pistol. Larry vickers and 1911s page 2 the leading glock forum. Larry vickers archives 1911vault 1911 pistol information. The 2nd day begins with a detailed disassembly and assembly, along with an operator level troubleshooting class to allow the end user to recognize problems that may develop. Larry vickers and hilton yam both put forth the same view and that is that the 1911 platform is a fine weapon.
Larry vickers shooting results with hk vp9 with custom. It is one thing to win a war and impose peace on a vanquished enemy, and altogether another thing to cultivate ones own victorious city or nation once the wolf has been held at bay. The redesigned follower has sand cuts to reduce friction when dirty or heavily fouled and the new last round detent will solve last round reliability issues in the 1911 design. Second was a 1911 class that had a mixture of shooting and sort of entry level 1911 gunsmithing. Too late, im four pistols ahead of this and counting. New larry vickers limited edition glock 19 online super sale. I have no immediate plans of writing a book, but i would never rule it out either. Full color prints on premium quality photo paper stock. I paid for all my supplies, travel, and the class personally as this was the last ditch effort for a fun trip until a new little gunner shows up in my household. Larry vickers renown combat veteran, firearms instructor and small arms. On wednesday, february 12, 2020 sig sauer academy will host larry vickers at the. The official facebook page of special operations veteran larry.
Nov 06, 2016 when the vickers 1911 coffee table book was released, the entire stock sold out in less than six months. He blamed his poor shooting on the idpa targets not being the same as real world encounters or some bs. The vickers elite is the natural evolution of the wilson combat that i have used as a primary training 1911 for several years. And, its possible that could lead to previously unplanned expenditures. Naturally, his choice rested on another popular design throughout shooting history the ar15. To order go to introducing the fifth entry in the vickers guide series.
Limited edition premium version limited to 100 books personal message hand written and signed by larry vickers limited edition slip case limited edition. A coffee table book is usually a lot of large high quality photos. It delivers the firepower you need for selfdefense and concealed carry. This new book by larry vickers and james rupley is a coffee table book thats a testament to one of the most popular handguns in the united. Commercial quality, section sewn style binding which allows the book to lay open flat. Much like cruising the high dollar car lots, turning the pages of larry vickers guide to the 1911 pistol is likely to lead to a certain amount of envy. In addition to being a highly experienced operator and national pistol champion, mr. Wilson combat vickers duty mag etmv low profile aluminum. As you know larry was one of the premier 1911 smiths in the world with 20 years in specops, 15 w delta, bringing him real world experience in what it takes for a gun to perform. Aug 19, 2016 win a vickers elite 1911 wilson combat. Commercial quality, section sewn style binding which allows. Vickers is very big on self promotion, so id be worried that every custom 1911 in the book is a vickers gun.
The question of the purpose of peace has troubled humanity from the time an ancient hand was first raised in anger. Larry vickers before you buy a 1911 read this 1911forum. Vickersguide is a one of a kind tour of some of historys most interesting and rare firearms, sourced from public and private collections across the. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. In recent years he has hosted several tactical firearms related tv shows. Larry vickers renown combat veteran, firearms instructor and small arms expert takes you on a one of a kind tour of some of historys finest examples of the 1911, as he shares pistols from his own personal collection as well as those of his friends and other firearms specialists. Ar15 would definitely be considered a coffeetable book.
The images and written content on this website belong solely to the owners of vickers guide and may not be reproduced, transmitted or stored without. Sold pending funds this is oneofakind gun made specifically for larry vickers by john harrison, a reknown pistolsmith as a tribute to armand swenson, who was a giant in the world of custom 1911 s in the 1970s in to the very early 1980s. The beretta is a semiautomatic tactical pistol chambered for the cartridge, making it a superb choice for home defense, concealed carry or ipsc competition shooting. The standard coil spring has been replaced with a stainless flatwire spring for the ultimate in long term feeding reliability in extreme environments and hard use. I noticed that some of the couch commandoes over on another 1911 forum are having a hissy fit over some remarks larry vickers made about the 1911. Let us know how it is, i may have to cough up the cash. The vickers duty mag has a completely sealed construction with two witness holes that nearly eliminates lip spreading and ingress points for sand and debris. Vickers guide has announced that ian mccollum of the popular forgotten weapons media channel has joined the vickers guide team as a historical advisor and commentary contributor. The vickers guide here is different because it was done with a very thorough knowledge of. John harrison, swenson tribute gun featured in the vickers. Sometimes that is hard to figure out in advance, but it most often means i am using a glock what i call the universal service pistol. This is larrys follow up to his first vickers guide on the 1911 pistol. Frankly, as usual, i think lav is just speaking his mind and telling it like it is. Army special operations, the holsters and magazine carriers are a twotone of ranger green and coyote brown for that woodland camoesque look and feature the vickers tactical logo laseretched in the front face of each item.
The one thing the 1911 does better for me and most is the trigger is so much better than what can be found on most other. So, you read my thoughts on the 1911, and you know that this pistol can be a serious contender, but the gun takes some knowledge and work. Dec 11, 2017 larry vickers has published the newest book in the vickers guide series, and it looks at german small arms of world war ii the first of two volumes to do so. The vickers tactical glock 19 is ready for hard duty. The legendary ergonomics and accuracy of the 1911, engineered for todays shooter with sig reliability and modern refinements. I dont touch anything other than cleaning the heck out of them. Known by many simply as americas pistol, the 1911 has been trusted by soldiers on battlefields spanning two centuries, carried by law enforcement, refined in small. Some states have legal restrictions for the purchase of items so we need to ask for your location. Wilson combat vickers 1911 duty magazines brownells. Join facebook to connect with ralph deeds and others you may know. In arriving at the vickers elite design, i retained the majority of the features found on that pistol while tweaking a few others.
Whether you have loyalty to this rifle or not, there is no denying. I watched him fumble his way through several malfunctions with his beloved glock while he was trying to shoot an idpa match. Its a class like this that gives one true appreciation for the craftsmanship of nighthawk, wilson combat, and the other highend 1911. Many people thought this ar had been destroyed years ago but guess what it turned up. Vickers guide ar15 volume 1 last years vickers guide 1911 was such a great success that author larry vickers and photographer james rupley have followed it up with the ar15 volume 1. The case for carrying a 1911 as a duty pistol and how to. Vickers was using his hk vp9 with grayguns action work on the trigger for the first time. The official youtube channel of larry vickers and vickers tactical, inc. Vickers guide is a one of a kind tour of some of historys most interesting and rare firearms, sourced and examined by larry vickers from public and private collections across the globe. I love all the new design features larry vickers designed for this magazine. The beretta is a highcapacity tactical pistol designed to be extradurable, accurate and reliable.
The vickers duty magazine has a reinforced, solid tube for added strength, a newly engineered follower with sand cuts and a last round retention feature. Vickers guide is a one of a kind tour of some of historys most interesting and rare firearms, sourced from public and private collections across the globe. Vickers has nearly two decades of special operations experience 1 sfoddelta, much of which was spent as his units primary firearms instructor. I had a hand in the project writing a substantial chunk of the text, and so i met up with larry to sign copies of the book. Purchase ak ar15 wwii 1911 books prints other authors contact. And some talk about wilson combat beretta custom work. The latest edition of the vickers guide, a series of coffee table reference books from 1 st sfoddelta force veteran and firearms instructor larry vickers, examines some of the most rare and. It combines high resolution color photography with accompanying historical commentary by larry vickers, reed knight, and other subject matter experts. Handsome coffeetable book celebrates classic 1911 pistols.
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