Holster help

[DonVoigt]

MP38,
Maybe you should write an updated book?

[MP38]

Originally Posted by DonVoigt

MP38,
Maybe you should write an updated book?

DonVoigt,

Thanks Don. I've been asked this many times over the years actually. I did start writing a holster book a few years ago. Three big problems are;

1. I don't have the time now.
With my current job, I just am too busy. I am also currently trying to push my wife's career now so I can retire soon.

2. I don't want to help the fakers out any more.
Every time a new book comes out with new found information, there is an immediate following of new "fakes" that match it.

3. I continue to discover new information almost every month.
So writing another book, that would be outdated, or missing information literally by the time it's published is not a good idea IMO, and not something I would want to do.


Thanks,
Matt

[DonVoigt]

Originally Posted by MP38

DonVoigt,

Thanks Don. I've been asked this many times over the years actually. I did start writing a holster book a few years ago. Three big problems are;

1. I don't have the time now.
With my current job, I just am too busy. I am also currently trying to push my wife's career now so I can retire soon.

2. I don't want to help the fakers out any more.
Every time a new book comes out with new found information, there is an immediate following of new "fakes" that match it.

3. I continue to discover new information almost every month.
So writing another book, that would be outdated, or missing information literally by the time it's published is not a good idea IMO, and not something I would want to do.


Thanks,
Matt

Matt,
I sympathize with your "condition", but encourage you to do it anyway.

1- Time- after retirement could work well!
2-True, but that is also true of all such books, I think not a very good reason- even though accurate. If all authors didn't write- we would be really at the "mercy" of fakers.
3-Yes, writing a book garners more and new info immediately.
As an author myself I sympathize, but again is "nothing" better than something? I think not!

And I'll add:
4- Some of what you write will be inaccurate or proven wrong shortly after publishing- comes with the territory.

Your choice of course, but you could do a service to the hobby and all collectors !

[MP38]

Thanks Don. I appreciate your comments.

I understand your points. However, I guess I'm just a little sensitive to criticism sometimes.
However, I've always been willing to help out fellow collectors though. (just like Mitch on this thread)

What book did you write? I'll have to check it out.

I'll also add a 4th reason, and that is that I'm certainly not a writer. Nor do I want publicity My wife gets enough of that for both of us!

If my wife gets the modeling contracts I'm hoping for, and I can retire, then it may be a different story! (keep fingers crossed!)

Matt

[DonVoigt]

Originally Posted by MP38

Thanks Don. I appreciate your comments.

I understand your points. However, I guess I'm just a little sensitive to criticism sometimes.
However, I've always been willing to help out fellow collectors though. (just like Mitch on this thread)

What book did you write? I'll have to check it out.

I'll also add a 4th reason, and that is that I'm certainly not a writer. Nor do I want publicity My wife gets enough of that for both of us!

If my wife gets the modeling contracts I'm hoping for, and I can retire, then it may be a different story! (keep fingers crossed!)

Matt

The Japanese T 99 Arisaka Rifle and co-author of
Knee Mortars of Japan.

[MP38]

Thanks Don. That's probably why I never saw your book, as I really don't dive into Japanese weapons. (except for a few swords, which I am certainly no expert on!)

I think a friend of mine has that book though. I'll check it out next time I see him.

Thanks,

Matt