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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.
The “cape,” or deflector, is attached to the cross piece—ready to deflect brass and drop it right at your feet.

AR-15 Brass Deflector: A Neat Solution From KET

The cable attaches to the TrekLite in such a way that it won’t scratch your sidearm.

Snap Safe TrekLite: Gun Security On The Go

This is a normal target for the P210, as long as the shooter pays attention and does their part.

Sig P210: A Classic For The Ages, Made New

Accuracy? You want accuracy? Hornady and American Gunner deliver here .

Colt Python: Is The Reboot Revolver A Plum Or Lemon?

With just hand strength to seat primers, as well as poor leverage, you have great sensitivity about just how the task is going.

Reloading: The Art of Seating Primers by Hand

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.300 Blackout Vs .300 Whisper: Is There A Difference?

From the FMJ on the left to the lead truncated cone on the right, you’ve got choices. One is best for a given task; some are more versatile. Pick one or two—and practice.

10mm Defensive Ammo: Making The 10 More Perfect Than Ever

You do not get the magazine capacity that a .223 will provide, but then you don’t want that. The DNR will get very fussy if you have a magazine of more than five rounds, so leave the big mags home when you go hunting with a .450 Bushmaster.

The Big, Big Bore: .450 Bushmaster

This is one of the Colt rifles with the two-headed hydra takedown pin. Leave it alone and build on something else.

AR-15 Lower: Putting The Internals Together

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Smith & Wesson Performance Center: Is The Upcharge Worth The Money?

The working end of the Chen Custom SI magwell: It’s everything you need, nothing you don’t—and all in an elegant package.

Chen SI Magwell: Making Life–And Reloads–Simple

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How It Works: The AR-15 Upper

Not only do you need a good wrench, you also need a way to hold the receiver. A clamshell or a reaction rod is just the ticket.

5 Areas Of Concern In The AR-15 Build

The .25 ACP is ultra-compact, but it’s also ultra-unpowerful. Yes, it can kill, and no, I wouldn’t want to be shot with one. But that doesn’t make it a good choice for a defensive caliber.

Self Defense: Do The 5.7×28, .25 ACP, .22 LR And .22...

With a clean, crisp trigger, you can get results like this from a myriad of distances.

Taurus G3: A New King Of The Hill?

Here, the Hellcat is pictured on its storage pouch and holding the extended, 13-shot magazine.

Springfield Hellcat: The Future Of Concealed Carry

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