Personal message hand written and signed by larry vickers. Larry vickers and james rupley have followed their first volume of ar15s with a second one as we should have expected when the first one was title volume i. Larry vickers walks through his personal ar carbine setup video. Ar15 volume 1 is a premium quality, collectors grade, coffee table reference book. Where the first volume covered the early development of the ar by armalite and colt, this second volume looks at more modern iterations of the ar platform, including a variety of. Ar 15 by larry vickers and james rupley offers a glimpse into some of the rarest and most historically unique rifles in the ar family. The patent pending vickers combat applications sling has revolutionized the way we carry automatic rifles. It combines high resolution color photography with accompanying historical commentary by larry vickers, reed knight, and other subject matter experts. May 21, 2019 for more information on larrys exact rifle, and all the parts you need to recreate your own larry vickers delta ar15, check out the link below. The official facebook page of special operations veteran larry. Larry vickers retro delta force car15 build just a pew.
Nov 08, 2016 anybody who bought a copy of vickers guide. I impulse purchased this glock, i needed another g19 like i needed another hole in the head. Tangodown known for vickers tactical upgrades for glock. Volume 1 is a coffee table book to be sure, the 351 pages dominated far more by its 238 pieces of highresolution photography than its text, but to simply dismiss it as a picture book would. For the padded version see the padded vickers sling page.
Ar15 by larry vickers and james rupley offers a glimpse into some of the rarest and most historically unique rifles in the ar family. Edition premium version limited to 250 books personal message hand written and signed by larry vickers. Vickersguide is a one of a kind tour of some of historys most interesting and rare firearms, sourced from public and private collections across the. As you can see on his website, these books dont come cheap. Army combat veteran having spent his entire 20year career in special operations, and the last 15 years in 1st special forces operational detachment delta, commonly referred to as. First his ar15 and 1911 books blew my mind now this.
This first volume is supposed to take a look back at the history of the ar, including the early ar 10 and how it influenced the development of the now. The ar15 has truly become americas rifle, modernday muskets that are integral to the fabric of life for american gun owners. Ar15 volume 2 is a premium quality, collectors grade, coffee table reference book. Ar15 would definitely be considered a coffeetable book. Jul 30, 2017 larry vickers and james rupley have followed their first volume of ar15s with a second one as we should have expected when the first one was title volume i.
Where the first volume covered the early development of the ar by armalite and colt, the vickers guide. Ar15 volume ii looks at more modern iterations of the ar platform. If its anything like the 1911 book, itll be a visual feast and a cornucopia of information for the ar15 enthusiast. Vickers guide is a one of a kind tour of some of historys most interesting and rare firearms, sourced and examined by larry vickers from public and private collections across the globe. Now, they are joined by a second volume on the ar15 family. Larry is a retired us army combat veteran of tier one special operations, a firearms. The book begins with eugene stoners first prototype rifles, through the hollywood ar10s to the different ai contract ar10s cuba, guatemala, sudan, portugal, then to the prototype armalite. The images and written content on this website belong solely to the owners of vickers guide and may not be reproduced, transmitted or stored without the written permission of vickers guide. Army 1st sfoddelta combat veteran, author of the vickers guides, and founder of vickers tactical. Vickers model this gun is as new in the box as it gets. Make sure your ffl willaccept firearms from a private party.
This book will stand out on any table or shelf, in its red alertred, full of aks and akms. Ar 15 volume 2 covers the explosion of the ar 15 platform in the postvietnam to modern era, from the widelyfielded m4 and m16a4 variants to the lesser known prototypes such as the colt mars personal defense weapon and colt scar carbine. I dont normally have much interest in coffeetable books, and the vickers guide. May 14, 2018 in this video larry vickers breaks down every component of his bravo company ar 15, including stock, sights, red dot, charging handle, sling, foregrip, muzzle brake, light, and magazine. This first volume is supposed to take a look back at the history of the ar, including the early ar10 and how it influenced the development of the now. I have attended three different ar 15 m16 armorers certification classes in the last few years and i still learned some new information by reading mr. Ar15 presents this highly curated collection of firearms in the ar family in never before seen detail on larger than life, wide format, full color prints in a linen covered hardback. Sierra3 onlineshop vickers guide ar15 vickers guide ar. It cant get any more authentic than having a delta guy tell you what he used. Ar15, larry vickers renown special operations combat veteran, firearms instructor and small arms. Ak ar15 wwii 1911 books prints other authors contact purchase ak ar15.
Developed with industry friend, firearms expert, and former 1st sfod delta operational member larry vickers, the vickers combat applications sling incorporates key features from real world experience that makes the sling effective and durable the choice sling requested by name. The primary ar 15 groups upper receiver assembly, lower receiver assembly, and bolt carrier group are broken down into their component assemblies to provide every detail in the ar 15. Found a very small number of blemished ar15 volume 1 books. Earl burress photos by james rupley and larry vickers. Nov 04, 2016 last years vickers guide 1911 was such a great success that author larry vickers and photographer james rupley have followed it up with the ar15 volume 1. Larry vickers could have been an 11b with a single iraq tour and a cib and destroy yeager. Ak ar 15 wwii 1911 books prints other authors contact purchase ak ar 15. His 1911 book looks lit, and this one will likely not disappoint either. We havent even seen a page of this upcoming book and you already hit us with the armalite 000001 ar15. Ar15 volume 1, the second collaboration between larry vickers and photographer james rupley.
The official youtube channel of larry vickers and vickers tactical, inc. I have not fired this gun, it has only been test fired at the factory. To order go to introducing the second entry in the vickers guide series. Dec 17, 2019 larry vickers and james rupley have followed their first volume of ar15s with a second one as we should have expected when the first one was title volume i. Since the ar15 is such a versatile rifle with a long history of development and changes, it makes sense that vickers would look to break it up into two volumes.
Larry vickers and james rupley have followed their first volume of ar15s with a second one as we should have expected when the first one. Vickers sling quick adjust tactical sling used by the us. Myself and my coauthor james rupley are very pleased on how well received the vickersguide 1911 book. Ar15 volume 2 covers the explosion of the ar15 platform in the postvietnam to modern era, from the widelyfielded m4 and m16a4 variants to the lesser known prototypes such as the colt mars personal defense weapon and colt scar carbine.
Sig sauer academy to host larry vickers exclusive vickers. At that time vickers was still involved with the u. The vickers sling has been our most popular product of all, with service in every branch of service here at home as well as several foreign militaries, making it the clear choice of ar15 slings. Introducing the third entry in the vickers guide series. Army combat veteran having spent his entire 20year career in special operations, and the last 15 years in 1st special forces operational detachment delta. Ar15 is the next best thing to having these exceptional collectors grade rifles in your own personal collection. Feb 01, 2010 if you own an ar 15, you owe it to yourself to pick up this book to learn how to diagnose any problems you might have and make your rifle perform better. Ar15 volume 1, second edition is now available for preorder. My god larry vickers absolutely killing the book game. The two existing vickers guides by larry vickers and james rupley have become some of my favorite reference books on the ar and 1911. Larry vickers already flexing on his upcoming ar15 book. Since the ar 15 is such a versatile rifle with a long history of development and changes, it makes sense that vickers would look to break it up into two volumes. Preorder your vickers guide ar15 vol 1 second edition. Mar 14, 2016 the ar 15 rifle builders manual is the fully illustrated stepbystep guide to building the ar 15 style rifle.
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