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.
Accessories
AR-15 DIY: Winter Work-Over and Upgrade
Every rifle Patrick Sweeney owns has had the following things checked and, if need-be, tended to. It just so happens that winter is the ideal time for these easy AR-15 DIY projects.
Accessories
AR-15 Parts: Spares to Have On Hand
What are the best AR-15 parts to have as backup in case something breaks? Here are Patrick Sweeney's top picks to keep your AR running.
Gun Reviews
AR-15 Review: Smith & Wesson M&P-15
In this early Smith & Wesson M&P-15 review, Patrick Sweeney's verdict on the AR-style carbine is in: Get one.
Gun Reviews
Who Made My AR?
A quick briefing on a subject that consumes entirely too much bandwidth in arguments, web forums and gun shop debates: who really made your AR? Simple. Lots of people, and not always the one whose name is on the lower.
Accessories
AR-15 Scopes: Magnified Vs. Red Dot
Not taking into account A1 and A2 iron sights, your AR can have one of two types of optics - red-dot sights or magnified scopes. Here's a look at both.
AR-15
The 30-Second AR-15 Checklist
Keep your AR from malfunctioning by using this AR-15 checklist. Check these 4 key things in 30 seconds or less and stay in the game.
Handguns
Can I Shoot Lead in My Glock?
Have you ever wondered, can I shoot lead in my Glock? Here are the answers and some simple mods to shoot hardcast lead bullets in your Glock.
Gun Reviews
10 Advantages of the Glock
What does Glock possess that makes it an enduring favorite among competitive shooters, law enforcement and armed citizens? Master gunsmith Patrick Sweeney reveals the Glock's top 10 advantages.