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.

Ultrasonic Gun Cleaners: Are They Worth The Money?

Yeah, they're expensive, but ultrasonic gun cleaners make quick work of keeping your firearms spotless.

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.

Measuring Up: Brownells Magazine Feed Lip Gauge

Fed issues with your AR? Brownells Magazine Feed Lip Gauge to the rescue.

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.

The Art Of A Lightning-Fast Revolver Reload

Three lightning-fast revolver reloading techniques to swap six in a hurry.

The AR Builder's Secret: Roll Pin Wizard

The Roll Pin Wizard saves your gun from unnecessary abuse during routine maintenance.

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.

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.