kwill Posted August 26, 2015 Share #1 Posted August 26, 2015 In 1987 Scott Meadows published U.S. Military Holsters and Pistol Cartridge Boxes. It is the canonical work on the subject matter with really no peer. It has been out of print for many years, hard to find on the used market and expensive when a copy could be found. His revised version, slightly re-titled, is now out. With nearly 30 years of additional research, U.S. Military Holsters and Related Accoutrements is again without peer. The 1987 book was 432 pages. The new one is 836 pages. It weighs about 5 lbs! Highly recommended. Here is a quick (and poor) picture comparison: Regards, Kevin Williams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hink441 Posted August 26, 2015 Share #2 Posted August 26, 2015 That is great news!! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M1Garandy Posted August 27, 2015 Share #3 Posted August 27, 2015 Who is the publisher or where is it avaialble for purchase? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalbert Posted August 27, 2015 Share #4 Posted August 27, 2015 I have all the Meadows books, and will buy this one. I can't seem to find an online link for it yet. Does anyone have a link to order? David Albert [email protected] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwill Posted August 27, 2015 Author Share #5 Posted August 27, 2015 They literally just came off the boat this week so are not out to distributors yet. I suspect they will start showing up with the usual gun show/online book sellers in another week or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M1Garandy Posted August 27, 2015 Share #6 Posted August 27, 2015 Any idea on retail pricing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Flick Posted August 28, 2015 Share #7 Posted August 28, 2015 Any idea on retail pricing? I don't know what the book dealers will charge but I bought my copy directly from Scott Meadows for $113 shipped. I have barely had time to look through it since it came in the other day but I join Kevin in saying that there will likely never be another book on this subject with more depth and detail. Recommended. Regards, Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Flick Posted August 29, 2015 Share #8 Posted August 29, 2015 I have all the Meadows books, and will buy this one. I can't seem to find an online link for it yet. Does anyone have a link to order? David Albert [email protected] Hi Dave: You can order a copy directly from Scott. He has some available now. Email him at [email protected] for the details. Regards, Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Bibliotecario Posted September 9, 2015 Share #9 Posted September 9, 2015 The earlier book is a great reference. My problem is with Meadows--years ago I purchased two pistols from him at the Sahara show, paid cash, and after an extended wait had to hound him to ship them. A year later I responded to his ad asking $1 for a list of collector holsters he was peddling. I sent the dollar, but am still waiting for the list. Hopefully this book can be obtained through a vendor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Flick Posted September 9, 2015 Share #10 Posted September 9, 2015 Hello EB: Sorry to hear of your experience. My own experience has been otherwise. The new books are slowly dribbling out to book dealers now and should be available from them shortly. I am aware that at least one shipment to a book dealer was damaged in transit and had to be returned, so there may be some small delays like that. Regards, Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M1Garandy Posted October 2, 2015 Share #11 Posted October 2, 2015 FWIW, Shooting Gallery Books out of NY has them listed for $90+ shipping which as cheap as I've found. I ordered my copy yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalbert Posted October 3, 2015 Share #12 Posted October 3, 2015 I got mine for $75 from IDSA books at OGCA two weekends ago. I guess they had it on special, because their website has it listed for $100. David Albert [email protected] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M1Garandy Posted October 3, 2015 Share #13 Posted October 3, 2015 Was it a normal copy or one of the copies that was damaged (perhaps lightly) in shipment? I checked IDSA before I checked Shooting Gallery and as you said, their price was $100. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalbert Posted October 3, 2015 Share #14 Posted October 3, 2015 It has a very small ding in one of the corners, but nothing I would consider a defect. Maybe it could have been one of the better books from the damaged shipment? There was nothing to indicate so. Anyway, it works for me... Here's a picture of all the Meadows books in my collection. David Albert [email protected] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hirsca Posted October 3, 2015 Share #15 Posted October 3, 2015 I had the pleasure of meeting with him this morning at the Colt Collectors show in Frisco, Texas. He was selling his books there and tried to help me identify a 1911A1 cutaway that I have. Unfortunately, he had never seen one like it before---so the search continues..... Thanks, Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueBookGuy Posted March 22, 2019 Share #16 Posted March 22, 2019 Hello all, please does anyone know wich way it's possible contacting Mr. Meadows personally, better an E-address for example? I'd pretty much wish asking him, if possible, about an item of antique holster having maybe some 'anomalies' I'm not able to cope with. Possibly he would be glad being of some help, who knows. Thanx very much in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwill Posted March 22, 2019 Author Share #17 Posted March 22, 2019 Post #8 above has his email address. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueBookGuy Posted March 22, 2019 Share #18 Posted March 22, 2019 Post #8 above has his email address. Thanx very much !! It went unnoticed to me previously... :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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