Do you have a favorite or worst gun writer?
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Of all time?
Skeeter Skelton, Bill Jordan by far.
Current.
John Taffin (Somewhat of a throwback to the old 'riters in my opinion), Mas Ayoob, John Connor (ALot of his stuff is meant as comedy/political,etc. but he crams in a gun thing every now and then), Clint Smith, are all good.
ALthough of the current ones, John Taffin is one of the better ones.
Skeeter Skelton, Bill Jordan by far.
Current.
John Taffin (Somewhat of a throwback to the old 'riters in my opinion), Mas Ayoob, John Connor (ALot of his stuff is meant as comedy/political,etc. but he crams in a gun thing every now and then), Clint Smith, are all good.
ALthough of the current ones, John Taffin is one of the better ones.
Yea, Dean Koontz.....
...I too noticed his lack of gun knowledge. Steven King, as well. I sense an employment opportunity here--gun guru to the blockbuster novelists!
A friend told me years ago about a book or series of articles by a gun writer/hunter who hunted game all over the world with just a .22. Up to and including (I think) elephant. Never have found it. Ring any bells for anyone?
Oh, and that J.K. Rowling--since when do you use an aspen wand for an excruciatus curse?! Everyone know rowan or bone works better--less spread, greater conductivity (with the bone, anyway...)!
Sheesh. Doesn't anyone do research anymore?
...I too noticed his lack of gun knowledge. Steven King, as well. I sense an employment opportunity here--gun guru to the blockbuster novelists!
A friend told me years ago about a book or series of articles by a gun writer/hunter who hunted game all over the world with just a .22. Up to and including (I think) elephant. Never have found it. Ring any bells for anyone?
Oh, and that J.K. Rowling--since when do you use an aspen wand for an excruciatus curse?! Everyone know rowan or bone works better--less spread, greater conductivity (with the bone, anyway...)!
Sheesh. Doesn't anyone do research anymore?
T.A.Sharps
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I'm not a huge reader, but I liked these two's books with all the information they put into them.
Maj. John Plaster, and Robert Rinker.
Maj. John Plaster, and Robert Rinker.
IamHenryBowman
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I have yet to see anyone mention John Ross. If you have not read this book you need to get it.
I started with O'Connor, Warren Page and Pete Brown. Later Finn Aaguard impressed me as did others. I enjoyed Keith but he over did it. Thats what made him so entertaining.
I never read the fast draw guys or today the black gun stuff.
These days I am on the net rather than reading magazines as much and John Barsness is a current favorite.
I never read the fast draw guys or today the black gun stuff.
These days I am on the net rather than reading magazines as much and John Barsness is a current favorite.
txshootist
New member
Favorites:
Skeeter Skelton
Elmer Keith
Jim Wilson
Jeff Cooper
Clint Smith
Finn Aargard
Ross Seyfreid
Sam Fadala
Massad Ayoob
Charles Askins
Bill Jordan
Can live without:
Mike "Duke" Venturino
Jan Libourel
Skeeter Skelton
Elmer Keith
Jim Wilson
Jeff Cooper
Clint Smith
Finn Aargard
Ross Seyfreid
Sam Fadala
Massad Ayoob
Charles Askins
Bill Jordan
Can live without:
Mike "Duke" Venturino
Jan Libourel
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I think there's a difference between a 'gun guy who writes' and a 'gunwriter.'
Nonte and Dean Grennel (sp?) were 'gun guys who wrote'; both knew more about guns than should be allowed.
Jeff Cooper knew more about shooting than most ever will.
Of the current crop, Patrick Sweeney was a gunsmith and shoots competitively.
Larry
Nonte and Dean Grennel (sp?) were 'gun guys who wrote'; both knew more about guns than should be allowed.
Jeff Cooper knew more about shooting than most ever will.
Of the current crop, Patrick Sweeney was a gunsmith and shoots competitively.
Larry
Ross Seyfried
John Taffin
John Connor
John Barsness
Clint Smith
Mas Ayoob
Brian Pearce
Mike Venturino
Jeff Cooper
Skeeter Skelton
Peter Kokalis
Never really found a writer I didn't like, but I'll read everything the above list writes/wrote while others if it doesn't interest me I'll skip over.
John Taffin
John Connor
John Barsness
Clint Smith
Mas Ayoob
Brian Pearce
Mike Venturino
Jeff Cooper
Skeeter Skelton
Peter Kokalis
Never really found a writer I didn't like, but I'll read everything the above list writes/wrote while others if it doesn't interest me I'll skip over.
True Texan
New member
Jim Wilson
Skeeter
Bart Skelton
Skeeter
Bart Skelton
Brian Pfleuger
Moderator Emeritus
I always liked the guy who used to write the The Last Laugh for Outdoor Life. Pat McGunnuis was it? McManus maybe? Anyway, he was a funny guy.
Shane Tuttle
Staff
I've always liked Sheriff Wilson. He reminds me of my grandfather regarding his take in firearms in general. He's been digging up old articles Skeeter wrote back in the day and I've gained a better understanding why my elders have always respected his writings.
Allan Jones and Lane Pearce have been my favorites in recent times due to my reloading addiction...
Allan Jones and Lane Pearce have been my favorites in recent times due to my reloading addiction...