Patrick Sweeney Knihy

This comprehensive encyclopedia of firearms is both an authoritative reference work and a stunning visual directory, explaining the development of arms through the centuries, and showing the capabilities and individual specifications of the weapons. It presents a superb pictorial guide to the most significant pistols, revolvers, rifles, machine and submachine guns. Enthusiasts can quickly find specific guns, all with full information and color photography. Each gun's features are listed, as are the military, political and technological contexts in which the gun was developed.

"Working on your own guns can be both fun and economical, and in this all-new fourth edition of Gunsmithing Pistols & Revolvers, certified master gunsmith and best-selling gun writer Patrick Sweeney shows you how to avoid costly repairs and improve your handgun's performance. Hundreds of photographs give step-by-step instructions on how to perform basic maintenance and repairs on a variety of popular pistols and revolvers"--Page 4 of cover.

Set against the backdrop of late 1960s New York City, the story follows young Phil Sullivan as he escapes his oppressive family life in Upstate New York. Arriving alone in Greenwich Village during the summer of 1968, he faces unexpected challenges and finds support from unlikely allies. Through these experiences, Phil embarks on a journey of personal growth, navigating the vibrant cultural landscape of the era and learning to embrace his newfound independence.

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.