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.

Revolver Gear: The HKS Speedloader

If you carry a defensive revolver, you’re going to want an HKS speedloader.

Just Checking: Why You Need A Case Gauge

A simple case gauge or case-check tool will drastically reduce ammo-related stoppages.

Should You Be Carrying A Trauma Kit?

If you carry a gun every day, carrying a trauma kit alongside it isn’t paranoia, it’s just being prepared.

Signaling The Mothership: Streamlight ProTac 2.0 Review

The Streamlight ProTac HL was good, but the upgraded Streamlight ProTac 2.0 is even better.

Big-Block Glock: The Guncrafter Industries .50 GI Conversion

If you want your Glock to have momentum en masse, look no further than the Guncrafter Industries .50 GI conversion.

Carry Guns: Does Size Matter?

The pros and cons of ultra-subcompact, subcompact, compact and full-sized handguns for concealed carry.

Armscor STK100 Review: Rock Island Rocks

There are a lot of Glock-like 9mm pistols out there, but among them, the all-metal Armscor STK100 stands out as something different.

Pass The Turkey: Canik 9mm Handgun Line Review

A review of the Turkish company Canik’s line of inexpensive and exceptional 9mm pistols.