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.

Hardware Talk: Glock Magwell Flaring Device

Want to upgrade your Glock with a flared magwell? Here we look at the Flarewell Glock magwell flaring device.

Platinum Status: The Best-Selling Firearms Of All Time

What are the most popular firearms of all time? Here we discuss the guns that went platinum.

Hardware Talk: DMT Glide-Pro Knife Sharpener

Want to ensure that your EDC knife keeps its edge? Here we check out the DMT Glide-Pro pocket-size knife sharpener.

Hardware Talk: Strike Industries Oppressor Lite V2

We take a quick look at Strike Industries’ Oppressor Lite V2 blast-forward muzzle device.

The Impressive Power Of 12-Gauge Slugs

Depending on the load, a .30-06 has a power factor of about 400, but 12-gauge slugs can reach the 700s with ease.

Are Competition Triggers For Self-Defense A Good Idea?

When it comes to the guns you use to defend yourself, is it smart to modify them with competition triggers?

Canik SFx Rival-S Review: Ready For Competition And EDC

We hit the range to test out the Canik SFx Rival-S, a 9mm pistol that comes both competition- and carry-ready out of the box.

Hardware Talk: Strike Industries EMP With LED

If you do low-light handgun training, you may want to take a look at the Strike Industries EMP With LED illuminated Glock baseplates.