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.
AR-15
AR-15 Lower: Putting The Internals Together
Assembling the AR-15 lower shouldn't cause a brain cramp, but there are a few tricks to make certain it doesn't rattle like a jalopy.
Concealed Carry
Smith & Wesson Performance Center: Is The Upcharge Worth The Money?
Given its less expensive than custom work by a gunsmith and has better price retention, a Smith & Wesson Performance Center gun is worth every penny.
Accessories
Chen SI Magwell: Making Life–And Reloads–Simple
Drop-in ease and crafted by a verifiable master 1911 pistol-smith, upgrades don't get much sweeter than the Chen SI Magwell.
AR-15
How It Works: The AR-15 Upper
There's more to the AR-15upper than a slab of forged aluminum. In its complete form, it's the heart of the rifle that makes the entire platform run.
AR-15
5 Areas Of Concern In The AR-15 Build
Constructing your dream rifle from scratch isn't knockout difficult, but there are some processes of the AR-15 build that get folks tied in knots.
Ammunition
Self Defense: Do The 5.7×28, .25 ACP, .22 LR And .22 WMR Cut It?
Tempting as the convenience of mouse guns and micro pistols are, do the .25 ACP, .22 LR, .22 WMR and 5.7x28 have the stuff to save your life.
Concealed Carry
Taurus G3: A New King Of The Hill?
It’s been bantered about for decades, the shooting world has been waiting for a gun that can stand up to Glock. With a bevy of performance-enhancing features, the Taurus G3 might just be that pistol.
Concealed Carry
Springfield Hellcat: The Future Of Concealed Carry
The 21st-Century concealed carry pistol has arrived. Shake hands with Springfield Armory Hellcat.