The Guns Of James Bond

"4) Bang! You're dead.

"C Series. Holster worn on belt, as in A, but gun drawn with left hand.

"1) Draw commences. Butt held by first two fingers of left hand. Third finger and little finger ready to grasp trigger.

"2) Ready to shoot. Trigger is pulled by third and little finger, thumb curled round stock, gun upside down.

"This really works but you need a cutaway trigger guard.

"D Series. Holster worn on shoulder, as in B, but gun drawn with left hand.

"1) Coat swept back with left hand and gun grasped.

"2) Gun is pushed to the right to clear holster and is ready for action.

"I trust this will explain what I mean. The gun used is an S & W .38 Special with a sawn-off barrel to 2� inches. (I know this contradicts what I said over the page but I can't afford the $64 needed, so I had to make my own.) It has target sights—ramp front sight, adjustable rear sight—rounded butt, special stocks and a cutaway trigger guard.

"If you have managed to read this far I hope that you will accept the above in the spirit that it is offered. I have enjoyed your books immensely and will say right now that I have no criticism of the women in them, except that I've never met any like them and would doubtless get into trouble if I did."