The Basics of Firearms: " From Design to Function " - Paperback

by Paul F. Kisak (Author)

Weapons design has been one of the most intense and continuous efforts of mankind for over 1000 years. This is a major statement about the dynamics and importance of weapons in forging the history of mankind.Weapons design has covered the spectrum from a more efficient spear to the present day guided munitions.This book focuses on the design and function of firearms such as small arms and long arms, pistols and rifles; both semi-auto, full-auto, revolvers and hybrids.This includes designs of receivers, barrels, triggers, stocks, magazines and many of the new integrated firearms platforms including the various rail systems.

Author Biography

Paul F. Kisak has degrees in Engineering Physics & Nuclear Engineering from the University of Michigan and is an Engineer & Former Intelligence Officer for the CIA & US Intelligence Community with over 31 years of study in ballistics, hand-loading and the analysis and mathematical modeling of weapons and weapons systems. He has authored several books and has been a Contributing Author for The International Encyclopedia on Intelligence and Counter-Intelligence and written several award-winning scientific & software manuals that have been sold in more than a dozen countries. He has also appeared in Marquis "Who's Who in the World" & "Who's Who in Science & Engineering" and continues to edit and write.