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.
Accessories
Trigger Pull Gauge: A Snap With Lyman
The Lyman Trigger Pull Gauge makes measuring trigger break easy as pie. But raises the question, do you need one?
Gear & Ammo
ADM Spek: A Red-Dot To Go With Their Mounts
Already known for their mounts, American Defense Manufacturing has gone the whole hog with the Spek red-dot.
Handguns
Primers: Does It Matter What You Use?
Do primers make that big a difference in your reloads? It all depends on how hot you're going.
Concealed Carry
Taurus 1911 Commander: Steel At A Steal
The all-steel Taurus 1911 Commander pulls off the compact iteration of the icon flawlessly at a price that can't be beat.
Accessories
Ultrasonic Gun Cleaners: Are They Worth The Money?
Yeah, they're expensive, but ultrasonic gun cleaners make quick work of keeping your firearms spotless.
Gun Articles
Need To Know: Calculating Barrel Twist Rate
Here is the simple formula to calculate the optimal barrel twist rate for your particular ammo or hand load. Works for rifles and handguns.
Accessories
Measuring Up: Brownells Magazine Feed Lip Gauge
Fed issues with your AR? Brownells Magazine Feed Lip Gauge to the rescue.
Classic Guns
German Pistols: World War II Trophies
Classic guns must have either jaw-dropping looks or a storied history. Ideally, they’ve got both, such as these German pistols of World War II vintage.