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
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.
Gun Articles
How To Take Apart And Clean Your New Suppressor
Should you take apart your suppressor to clean it? The answer is yes/always for some and no/never for others. Knowing the answer for your suppressor can save you time, money and aggravation.
AR-15
How To: Attach A Sling To Your AR
Over the years Patrick Sweeney has learned a few unique ways to attach a sling to an AR. Here are some tips and tricks to make any sling work on your AR-15.
Ammunition
Concealed Carry: Are Self-Defense Micro Guns Fine Or Foolish?
Concealed carry of small handguns, a.k.a. micro guns or pocket pistols, is controversial. But sometimes it makes sense for self-defense, if you know how to make the most of those smaller calibers.
Gun Articles
How To Attach Your New Suppressor
If you make a mistake mounting your new suppressor, you may not get a second chance. Putting the right one on correctly, and putting the right one on the compatible rifle, will avoid a busted suppressor, perhaps a broken rifle, and maybe even injuries to you or bystanders.
Gear & Ammo
The Suppressor: How It's Made, How It Works And How To Buy One
The basic designs of suppressors fall into two camps, and each is either sealed or user-serviceable. User-serviceable is the technical term for “take it apart and clean it.” The two camps are baffle stack and monocore.
Gear & Ammo
How To Choose The Right Suppressor
A suppressor is designed for the caliber it’s meant to handle. Find out how to choose the best suppressor, especially if you want to use it on more than one gun.