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Driven by an ongoing demand for economical, reliable handgun ammunition, interest in reloading for popular centerfire handgun calibers (9mm, .45 ACP., .38, .357 to name but a few) has grown right along with the interest in handgun shooting for recreation, competition and self-defense. Patrick Sweeney's advice in Reloading for Handgunners has guided countless new and advanced shooters into an understanding of the advantages of manufacturing their own...
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Whether you're a professional gunsmith or just an interested do-it-yourselfer, you'll find what you need to keep your favorite pistols and revolvers perking in this revised 3rd Edition of Gunsmithing Pistols and Revolvers.From basic disassembly and maintenance to more complex repair and customization techniques, master gunsmith Pat Sweeney explains in clear text and detailed photos how to get the very most out of your pistol or revolver. Whether you're...
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In 1911, the history of firearms changed forever with the adoption of the greatest pistol ever designed, the Automatic Pistol, Caliber 45, M1911--known today simply as the 1911. Now, in one fascinating, illustrated volume, authority Patrick Sweeney celebrates the 100th anniversary of the greatest fighting handgun ever designed, John M. Brownings legendary 1911 45. From the predecessors of the 1911 and its contemporaries to the best of today's semi-...
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The Master Blaster is back in the Gun Digest Book of the Tactical Rifle! Ever feel like burning up some ammo? Well, so does Pat Sweeney! In the Gun Digest Book of the Tactical Rifle, America¹s favorite black rifle expert puts today's hottest tactical rifles through their paces. It's a fun and fact-filled exploration of high-volume shooting at its finest. From AKs to M14s, from AUGs to SCARS, Pat gives practical, real-world advice on tactical rifles...
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The Master of the AR-15 Has Done It Again!The AR-15 has become America's favorite rifle-and no one knows it better than Patrick Sweeny. Now, in Volume 3 of his best-selling series on the AR, Sweeney unlocks the mysteries behind the piston AR. From factory-stock rifles to do-it-yourself conversions, if there's anything you want to know about the latest generation of the AR-15s, you'll find it in Gun Digest® Book of The AR-15, Volume 3.It's All...
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Even more about America's favorite rifle! More models! More photos! More accessories! Field-proven and battle-hardened by two generations of warriors, the AR-15 is one of today's hottest law enforcement and anti-terrorism tools. In The Gun Digest Book of the AR-15, Volume II, master gunsmith/firearms instructor Patrick Sweeney offers even more tips, tricks and techniques about America's favorite "black rifle," the legendary AR-15. From the newest...
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AR-15 owners and shooters have reached the point where many don't have just one. They've expanded their collections to include specific rifles for competition, hunting, or focused interest in defense. A competition shooter wants to know which details matter and what parts must meet competition specifications. The hunter wants to know how to customize the AR for his or her chosen quarry, and what level of performance those parts can be expected to...
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In Gun Digest Book of the AK & SKS, Volume 2, Patrick Sweeney picks up where Volume 1 left off and brings Kalashnikov's timeless firearm designs--the AK-47 and AK-74--plus their predecessor, Simonov's SKS, full circle into the modern era. In exhaustive detail and told in his own entertaining way, comrade Sweeney provides not only the historical perspective on these now-ubiquitous Russian guns, but also how to modernize and upgrade them for today's...
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Author Patrick Sweeney leads readers through Smith & Wesson's dizzying array of handgun models and options. From plinking revolvers to the new .500 S&W hand cannon, Sweeney reviews S&W models inside and out for performance, function and versatility, letting the reader known which models will work best for self-defense, hunting or target shooting. With information on basic troubleshooting, testing used guns for reliability and reviews of specific models...
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Cut through the noise with The Suppressor Handbook from Gun Digest! In The Suppressor Handbook, author and gunsmithing guru Patrick Sweeney quickly brings you up to speed with "just the facts" that you need to know about suppressors. Understand "the big four" of silencers:Cost: How much should you pay, and what unexpected costs could you run into?Composition: How are they made, and why should you care?Caliber: Figure out what you need, especially...
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If you liked Gun Digest Book of the Glock Volumes 1 and 2, you are going to absolutely love Patrick Sweeney's Glock Deconstructed!In a complete departure from his previous works on the famed gun maker, Sweeney examines why Glock makes what it makes, how it does it, and where and why they still lead the pack among all copycats. Inside you'll find:The history behind Glock's innovations through four generations of pistols.Glock's competition--is imitation...
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Like Taking an Armorer's Course for the AR-15! For the casual shooter or first-time owner to the advanced practitioner, author Patrick Sweeney teaches you how to remove, replace, maintain and upgrade every single part on your AR-15 rifle with Gunsmithing the AR-15: The Bench Manual. More than just a step-by-step manual, this insider's guidebook is chock full of insights on how to change or replace worn, broken or obsolete parts-truly the must-have...
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Whether you are new to America's most popular rifle, or a longtime user who questions some of the old wives' tales and urban myths surrounding the AR-15, Sweeney lays out all the detail you need to select and maintain your rifle.From nomenclature to field-stripping, and keeping an AR functioning at its peak no matter how harsh the environment or demands, Sweeney gets under the hood with you to keep it running.IT'S ALL HERE, INCLUDING:TerminologyEssential...
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Discover the Thrill of Owning and Shooting the M1 Garand!
See why today's shooters prefer the reliability and firepower of
the Garand - for survival, competition and fun!
Few American firearms have stood the test of time like the M1
Garand. The World War II-era semi-automatic rifle designed by John C. Garand has
been immortalized by General George S. Patton, who described it as "The
greatest battle implement ever devised." It embodies the...
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Learn how to repair wood stocks, bed a rifle for accuracy, tune a rifle's trigger and select aftermarket parts that will enhance your rifle-shooting ability and take your gun's potential to the next level! From hunting rifles to tactical and benchrest precision, even today's modular AR-15 and AR-10, author Patrick Sweeney covers them all and shows you how to gunsmith your own rifles at home, and rifle upgrades that maximize their true potential. Do...
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Gun Digest presents ... Cartridges of the AR-15!
Noted gunwriter and AR-15 expert Patrick Sweeney lays out the ever-increasing field of AR-15 cartridges. Whether you're interested in AR-15s for home defense, long-range shooting, or hunting, there is surely a cartridge that meets your needs. Sweeney covers them all, from the 5.56 NATO/.223 Rem., to rimfires like .22LR, up to the .300 AAC Blackout, 7.62x40 Wilson, 6.5 Grendel, .264 LBC, .30 Remington...
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A Shooter's GuideNow you can become an AR-15 expert. Noted author and gunsmith Patrick Sweeney takes an inside look at an icon among American rifles. The AR-15 first became known to American shooters in the early 1960s. Since then is have become one of the most versatile rifles in the world, tackling everything from military and police operations to long-range target competitions.Sweeney's expertly written text and outstanding photography show you...
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Everything you've ever wanted to know about America's favorite handgun cartridge! Designed nearly a century ago, the .45 ACP cartridge has earned a well-deserved reputation as a superbly accurate, slap-em-down handgun cartridge. An honored veteran of two World Wars, Korea, Vietnam and lesser conflicts across the globe, the .45 ACP is now more popular than ever for competition shooting, law enforcement and self-defense. Now, just in time for the .45...
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Glock is a popular pick - an estimated 2.5 million people from 100 countries own one.The Gun Digest Book of the Glock, 2nd Edition, expands on the success of the first book with many new photos and hard-to-find data.The Glock's dynamic presence in the military and law enforcement circles around the world, including 65 percent of the U.S. law enforcement agencies, speaks to its innovative design and durability.This new edition also delivers the reliable...