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.
Ammunition
.300 Blackout Vs .300 Whisper: Is There A Difference?
Both kick out .30-caliber bullets, are pleasant shooters and can be kept quiet as a church mouse, so is there really any difference between the .300 Blackout and its predecessor the .300 Whisper?
Ammunition
10mm Defensive Ammo: Making The 10 More Perfect Than Ever
10MM defensive loads have come a long way in a short amount of time.
Ammunition
.450 Bushmaster: Why To Choose The Big, Big-Bore
OK, you want to put the hurt to something, with a heavy bullet moving along at a pretty high velocity? The .450 Bushmaster to the rescue.
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.