Patrick Sweeney
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Patrick Sweeney is the author of many of Gun Digest books' best-selling titles, including Gun Digest Book of the 1911, Vols. I & II; Gun Digest Big Fat Book of the .45 ACP, Gun Digest Book of the AR-15, Gun Digest Book of the AK and SKS, Gun Digest Book of the Glock and Gunsmithing: Pistols and Revolvers, among other titles. A master gunsmith, Patrick is also Handguns Editor for Guns & Ammo magazine.
Firearm Training
The Art Of Running A Shotgun
Properly running a shotgun isn’t as easy as it should be, but here we give you some tips on aiming, shooting and reloading scatterguns.
Accessories
Hardware Talk: Gemtech Direct-Thread Rear Caps
Looking to easily swap your suppressor between multiple firearms? Here we take a look at Gemtech’s direct-thread rear caps.
Accessories
Hardware Talk: SilencerCo Gas Defeating Charging Handle
Do you run your AR-15 suppressed? Does it spit gas back in your face? Here we look at SilencerCo’s solution, the Gas Defeating Charging Handle.
Gear & Ammo
Hardware Talk: RTS IFAK
We take a quick look at the RTS IFAK, a serious medical kit for serious injuries.
Accessories
Snap Caps: Save The Pins!
Want realistic practice without damaging your gun’s firing pin? Here we take a look at Otis Snap Caps.
Concealed Carry
Easy-to-Handle Defensive Handguns Buyer's Guide
Not everyone can handle a big gun, but everyone has the right to defend themselves. Here are some top defensive handgun options for the less physically capable.
Classic Guns
Winchester Model 70 Review: Pre-War Classic
There’s nothing wrong with hunting with an old, classic rifle. Here, we take a closer look at the pre-war Model 70 Winchester.
Accessories
Hardware Talk: Nighthawk Drop-In 1911 Trigger
Looking for a simple yet satisfying upgrade for your 1911 pistol? Here we take a look at Nighthawk's drop-in 1911 trigger.