“My journey with the Government Model 1911 pistol started in 1983 when I attended SOT (Special Operations Training) at Mott Lake on Ft. Bragg, North Carolina. Since then I have served an entire career in Special Operations, with 15 years of it in Delta Force. I’ve carried the 1911 in combat, used it in IPSC and IDPA competitions, built custom versions for members of Delta, friends and others in the industry, and used it as the tool it was designed to be in my various handgun related classes. My experience with it has shaped my life in every way imaginable. *Vickers Guide* is a visual guide of the people and pistols that have shaped my life and my relationship with America’s favorite handgun. The one and only 1911. Enjoy.”
– Larry Vickers (Retired US Army 1st SFOD-Delta Combat Veteran)
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A bit pricey, in my opinion, but no doubt a lower print run than many other commercial coffee-table books.
I ordered mine today.
Ordered mine within a few minutes of getting the email. Looks like a great book and I’m excited to get it. It’s also exciting to think that LAV might make these books into a series, as was hinted at in the release video. Keep up the great work Larry, and thank you for sharing your experiences and collection.
Bio book or technical manual?
Never mind, I looked at the website.
More of a coffee table book
Just what we need … another book on the 1911. LOL
For those so inclined, it must be a “I need, I want, I have to have!”
For those not …. yawn!
Well done to Larry for capitalizing on it!
Now we need a book on the Tokarev, JMB’s copy in the East …
Ordered mine right after receiving the email from Wilson, and Larry’s book sight. Yes, it’s a bit pricey, and LAV getting $30.00 for his signature. But since it’s going to be my Christmas gift to myself, I’m single, I opted to get a signed copy. The limited run of 100 books is over the top at $250.00. I haven’t been that good of a boy this year to opt for that version.
Could you pat yourself on the back any harder?
Why so much cynicism over a book?
It’s pure jealousy. 99% of the comments on the Internet are “angry little man” syndrome.
SSD – spot on; some people make things happen – others watch things happen. The internet gives a voice to those who are bitter that they aren’t in the first category. White noise- motivates me to succeed even more
LOL
I’ve been really excited about this book and ordered as soon as I received the email but I had to pay $70 for postage to the UK!! I feel a bit bad now for spending so much, should have waiting to see if it will be available in the UK via Amazon and such like.
Yeah the book is 6.5 pounds so shipping is a killer overseas
I’ll definitely have to hide the invoice from the wife!! I can just hear her “$165 FOR A BOOK ABOUT GUNS!!!!”….Take cover
Damn. Was that global express guaranteed like you’ll have it tomorrow shipping?
Had to cancel my order…devastated 🙁
I really can’t afford the shipping cost at the moment, fingers crossed it may be available from a retailer here in the UK at some point.
James Rupley was very helpful by the way, best of luck to you both with the book.
Have a signed version coming my way!