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Vickers Guide: AR15 Volume 2

For firearms enthusiasts, the Vickers Guide collection is a must have. Put together by Larry Vickers of Vickers Tactical in cooperation with subject matter experts. The collection already has already five books with the latest being the Vickers Guide: AR-15 Volume 2.

On pre-order right now and expected to be released next month, the Vickers Guide AR-15: Volume 2 brings the reader deep into the AR universe, which is the most built-upon weapons platform in history. Indeed, it is hard to keep track of all the AR-style rifles that have been made by weapons manufacturers around the world and these are in countries that are mainly allies of the USA.

It is also the most highly customised weapon as well with owners doing their own configurations by mix and matching various compatible parts and accessories to personalize these according to their preferences and comfort in shooting.

Three editions are on pre-order: the Standard Edition (US$109); the Signature Edition (US$139);  and the Slipcase Edition (US$169). If you want to get any of these editions for your collection, you can place your pre-order at the Vickers Guide website.

More details below:

Picking up where Volume 1 left off, Vickers Guide: AR-15 (Volume 2) covers the explosive growth of the AR-15 platform in the post-Vietnam era to the present day, from the widely-fielded M4 and M16A4 variants to the lesser known prototypes such as the Colt MARS personal defense weapon and Colt SCAR carbine. Along the way, Vickers Guide showcases the firearm types used during the Global War on Terror, the rebirth of the AR-10 platform in the form of the SR-25, and development of law enforcement and civilian carbines. Volume 2 also touches on the early days of the now ubiquitous MIL-STD-1913 “Picatinny” rail and the expansion of the AR-15 platform into alternate calibers. Of special interest to many AR-15 enthusiasts, this book delves into variants that have been developed around the globe beyond the United States.

Featuring over 120 rifles plus numerous examples of cartridges, magazines, and firearm components, this massively expanded Second Edition of Vickers Guide: AR-15 (Volume 2) takes the reader on visits to private collections, Colt’s Manufacturing Company, Heckler & Koch, the Institute of Military Technology, Lewis Machine & Tool, and the Rock Island Arsenal Museum to present firearms that have simply never been available for view by the general public.

Joining authors Larry Vickers and James Rupley, renown AR-15 subject matter expert Christopher Bartocci has come on-board as a co-author to bring significant new insight into the development of the AR-15. And with further insight offered by a wide range of additional subject matter experts, this Vickers Guide is a must-have for any serious firearms enthusiast.

Vickers Guide: AR-15 presents this highly curated collection of firearms in never before seen detail on larger than life, wide format, full color prints in a premium hardback form. Vickers Guide: AR-15 is the next best thing to having these exceptional collector’s grade rifles in your own personal collection.

Features:

  • 624 pages (approx.)
  • 13" wide by 11" tall (approx.)
  • Commercial quality, section sewn style binding which allows the book to lay flat
  • Full color prints on premium quality photo paper stock
  • Foil stamped, “Woodland” camo printed hardcover
  • Full color protective dust jacket
  • Ribbon page marker

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