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.

For The Love Of Snubbies

Just because snub-nosed revolvers are small does not make them less than.

Shooter’s Choice Gun Blue Kit Review

Looking to re-blue or touch-up your firearm’s finish at home? Here we check out the Shooter’s Choice Gun Blue Kit.

Fusil Automatique Leger: All About The FAL

We discuss the history of the famous FAL, also known as the Fusil Automatique Leger or Light Automatic Rifle.

Hardware Talk: Stan Chen Custom 1911 Parts

We take a look at Stan Chen Customs’ excellent aftermarket 1911 thumb safeties.

A History of The 1911

We take a deeper look at the history of the 1911, tracking its journey from the mind of John Browning to its place today as the most iconic American handgun ever made.

On The Range With An ICORE S&W M-28

We go over a custom Smith & Wesson Model 28 revolver built for ICORE. She ain’t pretty, but she can still shoot.

IWI Carmel Review: Sweet & Salty

The IWI Carmel is a non-AR rifle that’s worthy of careful consideration.

Hardware Talk: Otis M4 Sight Adjustment Tool

We take a quick look at the M4 Sight Adjustment Tool, or M4SAT, from Otis Technology.