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.
Ammunition
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.
Accessories
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?
Gun Articles
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.
Accessories
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.
Ammunition
.45 ACP: First Among Equals
The FBI said that 9mm is just as good as .45 ACP, but we’re here to make the argument that sometimes bigger really is better.
Accessories
Hardware Talk: Ram-It AR-15 Speed Loader
Ram your AR-15 magazines with a Ram-It speed loader, your fingers will thank you.
Accessories
Hardware Talk: Mission First Tactical BUIS
When it comes to rifle sights, two is one and one is none, so here we look at Mission First Tactical’s BUIS.
Accessories
Hardware Talk: Springfield Hellcat Threaded Barrels
Want to suppress your Hellcat? Here we take a look at Springfield Armory’s threaded barrel options for the Hellcat and Hellcat Pro.