Like Taking a 1911 Armorer’s Course!From the first-time 1911 owner to the advanced shooter, author Patrick Sweeney teaches you how to take your 1911 handgun to next-level accuracy and performance with Gunsmithing the 1911: The Bench Manual*.* More than just a step-by-step manual, this insider’s guidebook is chock full of insights on changing or replacing worn, broken or obsolete parts—truly the must-have guide to get the job done ...

Paddy Picks a Puppy - A Heartwarming Adventure in PersonalityEmbark on an enchanting journey with Paddy as he navigates the delightful world of puppies, learning profound life lessons along the way. In this heartwarming tale, each pup at the Middleburg Animal Shelter becomes a metaphor for the diverse Enneagram personality types, making it an engaging and educational read for children of all ages.On Paddy's tenth birthday, he receives the long awaited gift of choosing a pup...

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 from every major S&W group,

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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 ACPs 100th annive...

Celebrate the Automatic Pistol, Caliber .45, M1911 in 1911: The First 100 Years, 2nd Edition!Now, in one fascinating, illustrated volume, authority Patrick Sweeney celebrates the greatest fighting handgun ever designed, John M. Browning's legendary 1911 .45.Early predecessors of the 19111911 history and developmentToday's factory 1911 modelsCompetition 1911s and top 1911 gunsmithsCustom 1911s that shoot...

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 and ...

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...

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 comp...

Be truly inspired, discover your potential, and leverage it to drive organizational successWhat You Aren’t Seeing uniquely combines Herb Greenberg’s inspiring story with insights and practical ideas that can help you become the leader you were meant to be. Herb, who lost his sight at the age of ten, has been able to see that which many of us inadvertently overlook – which is our own potential, and the potential of those around us.You’ll also learn ...

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 wh...

Young Phil Sullivan orchestrates an escape from an oppressive family situation in Upstate New York and gets more than he bargains for when he arrives in Greenwich Village, alone, in the Summer of 1968. He rises to the challenge with some help from unexpected sources and starts to grow up, taking small steps, in the cultural milieu of late 1960s New York City.