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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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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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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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Maintain and Set Up Your AR-15!
Whether you're a beginner who is new to the AR-15 or are an intermediate shooter, you'll find everything you need to know to keep your AR-15 operating smoothly in AR-15 Setup, Maintenance and Repair. Written by master gunsmith and best-selling AR-15 expert Patrick Sweeney, AR-15 Setup, Maintenance and Repair is your one-stop guide to repairing, maintaining and modifying America's favorite rifle.
It's all here!
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5) Rifles
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Make your rifle shoot better than ever! Gunsmithing: Rifles takes a look at all major rifle types and gives you practical information on how to make repairs, improve performance and modify your rifle to fit your needs. In additional to practical information about keeping every rifle ready to shoot, Gunsmithing: Rifles provides specific projects to improve: Mauser actions AR-15s and their clones The Ruger 10/22 The Remington Model 700 The Winchester...
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You wouldn't do this to your AR, but Sweeney did it here! With manufacturers branching out into nontraditional calibers, and continual advances in optics, ammo and associated gear for the AR-15, Gun Digest Book of The AR-15, Volume IV brings you up-to-date on the latest developments in the AR industry, including chapters on: .223 vs. 5.56: What's the problem? Various .300s of the smaller-than-.308 size Wilson 7.62X40 The .17 HMR, ADCOR DI carbine,...
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Skip the Hype – Get the Facts!Suppressors are the hottest new gear on many gun ranges. Why? And how can you safely, lawfully and knowledgeably join your gun club cohorts in owning and enjoying this new shooting accessory? The next time you go to the gun club, if there isn't a suppressor present, there will be talk of them. Get the facts from an industry expert, with Gun Digest Book of Suppressors.In this first and only reference guide to suppressors,...
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Defensive Ammo: What Matters and What Doesn't? Get the Answers Here!
Caliber controversies and endless debates swirl around handgun caliber and cartridge selection. In Choosing Handgun Ammo: The Facts that Matter Most for Self-Defense, Patrick Sweeney brings a clear voice of reason to the discussion, giving you the data and expert insight you need to choose the right ammo for your needs.
In his usual entertaining style, Sweeney reveals:
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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...
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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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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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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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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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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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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...