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Posted: 11/4/2016 11:10:42 AM EDT

This looks pretty good.

https://www.vickersguide.com/

Posted: 11/4/2016 11:37:43 AM EDT

[#1]

Yep It looks like its going to be full of quality photos and lots of retro goodness.

I'm asking Santa for it

Posted: 11/5/2016 10:49:28 AM EDT

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Larry's partner in this book project seems to be a very accomplished photographer. You will find yourself alternatively reading the text, studying the photos, then back to the text.

This book of Larry's is like Playpen magazine, except with guns.

Posted: 11/5/2016 11:01:24 AM EDT

[#3]

Agreed. The photo samples look amazing. I really want to get the Limited Edition for that poster of #1 but... ouch.

Christmas present indeed.

Posted: 11/5/2016 11:41:29 AM EDT

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If it is the same as his 1911 book he will sell the print posters separately for $75.00, still pretty price but if you have to have it. So buying the standard and the poster print will be cheaper than buying the limited edition. I bought the standard, i couldn't care less about Larry's signature or a hand written note.

Posted: 11/5/2016 11:49:00 AM EDT

[#5]

Looks gorgeous.

Posted: 11/5/2016 8:37:31 PM EDT

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Thanks For posting this!

I wasn't aware of this book coming out I can't wait thill they ship. Looks like turkey pie and a new book on thanksgiving this year!!

thanks again!

-Matt

Posted: 11/6/2016 2:20:19 AM EDT

[#7]

He said in a live video tonight that he included a section
On cloning retros ... So who in here helped?

Posted: 11/7/2016 12:23:41 AM EDT

[#8]

Just ordered mine! Thanks for the heads up.

Posted: 11/7/2016 1:40:51 PM EDT

[#9]

Yeah I gotta get one. I've never seen those pics before, That blown out moderator photo is really cool.

Posted: 11/23/2016 8:33:54 PM EDT

[#10]

Curious has anyone gotten theirs yet? I know the standard edition is suppose to ship this week.

Posted: 11/23/2016 9:58:09 PM EDT

[#11]

Ouch!

That's gonna hurt my wife's purse...

I wish they had the slip cover separately.

Don't care about posters or signatures but I do like to keep my hardcover books in pristine

condition whenever possible.

Posted: 11/25/2016 1:47:27 PM EDT

[#12]

woah, thanks for the heads up!!

Posted: 11/30/2016 11:27:55 PM EDT

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I'm curious as well. I haven't gotten any shipping confirmation on mine yet.

Posted: 12/1/2016 9:12:27 AM EDT

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Girlfriend got me the more expensive one for the holidays.

If I recall, a local dealer to me (and a client), said they came to photograph his Colt MARS. Guy has some AWESOME transferable machine guns.

Posted: 12/1/2016 9:20:16 AM EDT

[#15]

Ordered my standard version on 11/9, still not shipped.

Posted: 12/1/2016 10:02:54 AM EDT

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I talked to one of the other owners of the MARS prototypes(there where 3), I believe that dealer was the original purchaser of the 3 prototypes.

Posted: 12/1/2016 10:51:58 AM EDT

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Curious has anyone gotten theirs yet? I know the standard edition is suppose to ship this week.

I'm curious as well. I haven't gotten any shipping confirmation on mine yet.

I ordered the standard edition on the 5th, and am patiently waiting still too.

I really want to see the 607 pics!

Cool new add pic function on the site too, I had to test it while I was in here.

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Posted: 12/1/2016 11:51:44 AM EDT

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I definitely held one at his premises.

Posted: 12/1/2016 1:07:58 PM EDT

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It says Dec 2 for standard and 12th for the signature.

Posted: 12/1/2016 1:39:52 PM EDT

[#20]

Guess they pushed it back... When I ordered it, the website said the 21st of November and the confirmation email said late November.

Posted: 12/2/2016 12:26:50 PM EDT

[#21]

Just got an email saying their now shipping

Posted: 12/3/2016 5:15:20 AM EDT

[#22]

Got this in my email yesterday,
NOW SHIPPING!

Vickers Guide AR-15 Books are now shipping, so clear off that cluttered desk or coffee table to make way for this monster of a book!

If you haven't ordered yours yet, what are you waiting for?! Place your order now to ensure delivery in time for Christmas and the Holidays!

Posted: 12/3/2016 8:13:30 AM EDT

[#23]

It would be nice to know how much of the book covers the Nam era retro rifles. I hope someone will post a range report on the book when they get it.

Posted: 12/5/2016 7:14:31 PM EDT

[#24]

I got mine today, you guys will like it and recognize some of the names in the book.

I was a bit bummed the MARS didn't make the cut for this volume.

Posted: 12/5/2016 7:42:53 PM EDT

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He had to give you a reason to buy vol 2 :)

Posted: 12/5/2016 9:00:14 PM EDT

[#26]

It does have some really nice pictures of the No. 1, 2, 3, & 4 Prototypes.

Posted: 12/5/2016 9:32:32 PM EDT

[#27]

I heard the loser they got to write up the M231 couldn't tell a Port Firing Weapon from a port-o-potty.

~Augee

Posted: 12/6/2016 8:51:26 AM EDT

[#28]

Received notice mine will arrive on Wednesday!??

Posted: 12/8/2016 12:53:56 PM EDT

[#29]

Got mine yesterday! Spent about an hour with it while distracted by 2 kids.

First impression is:

Great color pics, low on details, odd progression and layout IMO. The pics made it worth it to me though, and answered some questions only pics can.

I need to spend more time with it to solidify my thoughts.

It was nice to see our fellow members in print too. Congrats Augee, JT, and Bowles!

Posted: 12/8/2016 7:26:06 PM EDT

[#30]

Just got mine. Initial impressions echo the above. Lots of pretty pics not a lot of details. Thought it was interesting to see AR15 serial no 1, which the book "The Black Rifle" claimed was destroyed in testing. Glad to see it survived!

Posted: 12/8/2016 10:48:44 PM EDT

[#31]

My limited edition should show up tomorrow (Friday) or Saturday.

Posted: 12/9/2016 4:47:00 PM EDT

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When I was flipping through I had to do a double take.

You are a fantastic resource to this forum and happy to see your knowledge spread elsewhere.

The book is beautiful and I can't wait to soak it all up. This is coming from a guy who rarely ventures into the retro section.

Posted: 12/9/2016 5:52:33 PM EDT

[#33]

I ordered my copy of Vickers Guide: AR-15, Volume 1 (Standard Edition) this afternoon.

Posted: 12/9/2016 8:05:27 PM EDT

[#34]

I stand corrected. My book isnt shipping until 12 Dec.

Posted: 12/9/2016 9:57:12 PM EDT

[#35]

I got mine this week as well. The text is well done but sparse, the pictures are the main event. I bought the book because of the pictures and I am not disappointed. A great companion to The Black Rifle I, The Armalite AR-10, and other retro books. If you are on the fence, you should grab a copy.

Posted: 12/10/2016 10:42:40 AM EDT

[#36]

Seriously, $18 for shipping?

Posted: 12/10/2016 11:44:39 AM EDT

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WOW! Media Mail is one of the cheapest forms of postage!

Posted: 12/10/2016 2:24:29 PM EDT

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It's express overnight and it comes in a rather substantial box. Had it just been some cheapo box and had it taken a week to arrive I wouldn't be as forgiving.

Posted: 12/10/2016 9:10:30 PM EDT

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It's express overnight and it comes in a rather substantial box. Had it just been some cheapo box and had it taken a week to arrive I wouldn't be as forgiving.

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I'd be fine with normal 1-2 week shipping to be honest, but that's not an option. Spendy book to begin with,so I was on the edge and decided what the heck, it looks like a really nice book. I put it my cart and went through the check out process, but the nearly 20% shipping cost made me reconsider.

Posted: 12/10/2016 10:52:24 PM EDT

[#40]

I also thought the book is great, especially the quality of the photos.

And I was also somewhat less than thrilled at the FexEx delivery. No attempt was made to come down the driveway and leave the package at the house. My box was left on the ground, in the rain, leaning against my mailbox stand, for most of the day until I got home from work. Thankfully, nobody stole it and the wispy plastic bag kept most of the water away from the box. After I stopped grumbling about the fine delivery service, I really enjoyed the book!

Posted: 12/14/2016 9:17:08 AM EDT

[#41]

The book is going to be a great resource, my main gripe is not with the content, but the fact the book was printed and bound in China. I honestly would not have spent that kind of money if I would have known that. Yes I would have paid more to keep the work here, no I am not a printer or in the trade, just tired of our work being shipped over seas.

Posted: 12/14/2016 11:56:30 AM EDT

[#42]

My Standard Edition arrived yesterday.

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Posted: 12/27/2016 9:59:31 AM EDT

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Definately "the best pictorial" on the early AR10 and AR15 weapons. With large color high quality pictures on almost every page.

Posted: 12/28/2016 2:29:14 PM EDT

[#44]

Finally cracked mine open after the kids went to bed last night. Photography is beautiful, and overall quality is excellent. A great addition to my library.

I haven't put together any retro builds thus far, but the temptation is definitely heating up!