US Combat Shotguns (Weapon, 29)

Color photography! Great for any shotgun collector/defender!

The shotgun is one of the most used firearms in the history of shot. Marine Raiders had no back up, it was just Buckshot and their Bowie knives. Not much has changed in shotguns except for categories and variations. These are still kicking in teeth to this day. Every year new shotguns are released, because they're effective in reliability. What's more tactical than pellets covering a target to ensure a quick field day ? Shotguns are suitable for hunting and they don't require grenade launchers, axe bayonets, scopes, lanterns, blow darts, or complicated stocks. Shells are glue stick size and bright ,so I can't imagine these falling apart in the hands of a hunter, officer, or soldier.

Well written and informative.

Another solidly researched and knowledgeably presented work by Leroy Thompson. I grew up reading Mr Thompson's articles and books, and now that I've been a professional for the last twenty years, I fully realize the depth of knowledge that he possesses. I enjoyed "US Combat Shotguns" and it, along with his works on the 1911 and Fairbairn-Sykes knife, covers three of my favorite weapons.

Very short, and I felt not very thorough. But maybe there just wasn't much to say on the subject.

I gave book a 5 star rating because it is a great reference for shotguns that are used in the military today, as well as past shotguns from the days of WWI - gulfwar. I would recommend this book to anyone who has an interest in miliary small arms.

Great history - some good photos but could have had more. Like to see the older shotguns especially the M97 WWI trench gun.

Good book. a real help for my restoration project.

For quite a thin book this covers the history of the combat shotgun very well recommended reading and good archive pictures / illustrations

Great value addition to my library. Interesting subject dealt with in lay terms, Recommended!

excellent

an excellent book with the usual prompt delivery

Great book!