Automatic Pistol Shooting

Winans, Walter, 1852-1920Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

2.8

Word count: 164K words
Chapters: 17

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Automatic Pistol Shooting by Walter WinansAuthor: Winans, Walter, 1852-1920,Language: English, Class: GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure, Release Date: Nov 9, 2012

Editor's review

This book is Wijnans's early monograph on automatic pistol shooting, written in the early twentieth century and bearing clear marks of its era. Its value lies first in its status as a historical document: it records the understanding of shooting stance, grip, aiming, and training at the time, and reflects a stage in the development of firearms technology and competitive shooting. For researchers of shooting history and gun culture history, it provides primary material; for modern shooting enthusiasts, it can be read as a point of comparison to observe how technical ideas have evolved. A caution: the firearm handling content is a historical text, not equivalent to current safety standards; readers should treat it as historical material rather than a training manual. Read it alongside modern shooting safety and competition rules to distinguish which experiences remain relevant and which have been superseded.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Researchers of firearms history and shooting sports history needing early primary documents
Military culture enthusiasts interested in early twentieth-century ideas about shooting technique
Readers who collect or archive public-domain sports and shooting literature

Not a good fit for

Beginners seeking modern shooting training instruction
Readers sensitive to firearms topics or lacking safety knowledge
Athletes expecting a systematic competitive shooting course and current rules

Reading tips

Read it as historical material: first understand the background of its era, then judge the historical limitations of its technical views.
Read alongside modern shooting safety standards, making clear the difference between historical text and current operating requirements.
Excerpt passages by theme—stance, aiming, training methods—to facilitate comparison of technical evolution.

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FAQ

Can this book serve as a modern beginner's shooting course?

Not recommended. It was written in the early twentieth century and reflects the firearms conditions and training ideas of that time, which differ from modern safety standards and competition rules. It can be read as historical comparison, but actual practice should follow current safety regulations and professional coaching.

Is there value in reading this book for non-enthusiasts?

Some value, depending on interest. It is valuable to readers studying gun culture history, sports history, or early technical writing, as it presents the shooting ideas of an era. If firearms topics do not interest you, the reading payoff is limited.

What should I watch out for when reading?

Distinguish historical text from current standards. The operating descriptions belong to their era and should not be adopted directly. Reading alongside modern shooting safety material is advised, placing technical details in historical context to avoid misreading them as universal guidance.

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About the author

Winans, Walter, 1852-1920 Author · American · 1852–1920

Walter Winans (1852–1920) was an American shooter, writer and sculptor who lived in Britain for many years. He combined the practical experience of a sportsman with a writer's ability to set down what he knew, and his books centre on hunting and firearms, giving him a place in the literature of shooting technique. Two of his works are held here, The Modern Pistol and How to Shoot It and Automatic Pistol Shooting. Their titles show his concern with the construction and use of the modern pistol and with methods of shooting an automatic pistol. Such books were addressed to practical marksmen, concentrating on handling and the transmission of experience rather than abstract discussion, and so had practical reference value in their day. Public information about his early life, education and particular career is limited, and the details of his biography are difficult to establish.