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
Self-Defense: The Importance Of Shot Placement
In a lethal-force event, shot placement can outweigh all other factors in bringing an attack to a close.
Ammunition
Self-Defense: The Mystery Of Stopping Power
The subject of stopping power is often brought up when discussing defensive caliber
and ammo options. But, what does it mean — and how important is it?
Gun Articles
How-To: Adjust Iron Sights On Fixed-Sight Pistols And Revolvers
Iron sights on handguns remain a durable and cost-effective option. Check out these tips to adjust the iron sights on your fixed-sight pistol or revolver.
Concealed Carry
Buying A Used Pistol: What To Look For In The Glock, 1911 And Beretta 9MM
There's nothing wrong with buying a used pistol, assuming there's nothing wrong with the used gun you're buying. But how to tell? Check out these gun-specific tips for buying a used Glock, 1911 or Beretta 9mm.
Gun Articles
Tales Of Woe: Are You Making These Gunsmithing Mistakes?
Learn from the misfortunes of others to avoid making these gunsmithing mistakes when repairing or maintaining your own firearms.
Gun Articles
Gunsmithing: 5 Ways To Remove Frozen Screws
If you do your own gunsmithing long enough, you will run into screws that refuse to budge. From simple to extreme, try these five techniques to get the job done.
Ammunition
Ammo Choice: The .45 For Self-Defense
The problem with the .45 ACP for self-defense isn’t the cartridge, but the pistols it is in. It’s a big cartridge and requires a big pistol. Even the most compact .45s are still kind of big, and the smallest are harder to shoot as a result.
Ammunition
How To Choose The Best 9mm Ammo For Self-Defense
Offering a high-capacity magazine and enough velocity to expand bullets, you’ll find more high-tech 9mm ammo, from more makers, than any other cartridge.