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
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.
Concealed Carry
The Art Of A Lightning-Fast Revolver Reload
Three lightning-fast revolver reloading techniques to swap six in a hurry.
Accessories
The AR Builder's Secret: Roll Pin Wizard
The Roll Pin Wizard saves your gun from unnecessary abuse during routine maintenance.
Ammunition
Bowling Pin Shooting's High-Powered Renaissance
Big Push bowling pin shooting entails knocking three pins off a 14.5-foot table. Powerful big-bore revolvers are the norm in the competition.
Gun Articles
Belt Artillery: Smith & Wesson 460 XVR
A veritable hand-held howitzer, the Smith & Wesson Model 460 XVR X-framed revolver is summed up in two words: More. Power.