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.

Beware The Beast: The .458 SOCOM AR-15

Turning the twenty-two-caliber AR-15 into a big-bore beast with .458 SOCOM.

How To Improve DA Revolver Skills

With the right revolver skills, one can be a formidable adversary even when armed with antiquated technology.

The Achilles’ Heel Of The AR Bolt

A great option for beefing-up your mil-spec AR bolt.

Zero Problems When Zeroing Your Rifle

Zeroing your rifle is one of the most fundamental skills a shooter can have, yet many still lack the knowledge to do so.

LaRue MBT Review: One Meticulously Built Trigger

The LaRue MBT, or Meticulously Built Trigger, offers a very crisp trigger pull in an easy to install package.

A Case For The Defensive Big-Bore Revolver

There was a time when only big-bore revolvers were carried for defense. Are times so different now?

The Ruger M77 MkII International

The Ruger M77 MkII International is a beautiful bolt-action rifle where history and performance intersect.

Tetra AlphaShield: Armor For Your Eardrums

Doing more than simply protecting your hearing, Tetra AlphaShield also give you an edge in the field amplifying sound.