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.
Concealed Carry
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?
Gun Articles
The Ruger M77 MkII International
The Ruger M77 MkII International is a beautiful bolt-action rifle where history and performance intersect.
Accessories
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.
Rifles
AR-ing Your Ruger 10/22 With The Rival Arms R-22
Welcome to 21st-century plinking, thanks to the Rival Arms R-22 … and aluminum.
Ammunition
5 Unconventional Calibers For Concealed Carry
When the gun store ammo shelves go bare, these five unconventional concealed carry calibers still keep you shooting.
Accessories
Handi-Racker: Lending A Third Hand
Design to aid in racking a semi-auto pistol's slide, the Handi-Racker puts the style of handgun within reach of everyone.
Classic Guns
Classics: Smith & Wesson’s Victory Revolver in .38 S&W
A wartime version of the original Model 10, the Smith & Wesson Victory model is a class WWII collectible.
Optics
Weapon-Mounted Lasers: Learn To Use Them To Your Advantage
Learn when, where and how to utilize a weapon-mounted laser sight to gain the maximum tactical advantage.