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Gunsmithing - Pistols & Revolvers Paperback – September 12, 2004

by Patrick Sweeney (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 133 ratings
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With the guidance of top gunsmith Patrick Sweeney, beginners, as well as serious enthusiasts, are able to diagnose handgun problems?for once they?re the experts, deciding whether to do their own work or leave it up to the professionals. Profusely illustrated step-by-step instructions are presented for do-it-yourself minor repairs and major upgrades, from the how-tos of diagnosing malfunctions in both revolver and semi-automatic pistols to what corrective steps can be taken to solve them. Sweeney provides a complete look at repairs and upgrades: setting up an efficient and organized workplace, what gunsmithing tools are needed to complete projects, and a thorough series of mini-projects?teaching professional tool-use techniques. Plus, there are chapters on cleaning, polishing and minor repairs, welding and metal joining, recoil reduction, and refinishing. And new to this edition, gunsmithing tips are included for polymer-framed pistols.
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  1. Print length
    384 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Gun Digest Books
  4. Publication date
    September 12, 2004
  5. Dimensions
    8 x 0.75 x 11 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0873497635
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0873497633
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About the Author

Patrick Sweeney is a certified master gunsmith and armorer instructor for police departments nationwide. He is author of many Gun Digest books, inculding Gun Digest Book of the 1911 Vols. 1 & 2, Gun Digest Book of the Glock Vols. 1 & 2, Gun Digest Book of the AR-15 Vols. 1, 2, 3 & 4, Gunsmithing: Rifles, Gunsmithing: Pistols & Revolvers 1 & 2, and Gunsmithing the AR-15 Vols. 1 & 2.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Gun Digest Books; Second edition (September 12, 2004)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0873497635
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0873497633
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.6 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.75 x 11 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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toolness1
5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT book
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2014
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I found a online copy of an old issue of this book and just had to buy the newer edition. It's got so much good info in it, it's worth every penny. If you tinker with your handguns, buy this book.
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R. Moreno Jr.
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent reference book
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2014
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Excellent reference book. I have had it for a few years now. I still go back to it every once in a while for reference.
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JTT
4.0 out of 5 stars Useful, interesting and helpful
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2017
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I found this a good book to give overall guidance and detail on a number of jobs. The explanations of how things work are very useful for understanding what is going on in the mechanisms and what the consequences of changes will be. It's relatively up to date but Mr Sweeney does go over some basic things quickly; maybe a little too quickly for beginners. A book such as Pistolsmithing by George C. Nonte is a good companion. The photographs are much better than the 3rd edition. Don't pay any attention to what's on the back of the book though: completely revised, well yes it has been revised; there are no chapters on the S&W M&P, nor Ruger SR9/40/45, nor the CZ-75. I've found a few explanations difficult to follow when talking about specific parts of a handgun component: diagrammes or pictures with arrows would be a great help. Generally the photos and text work well together. Clear fault-finding and fixing chapters. Overall a very good book which I would recommend; one star off for the false advertising.
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slowgun45
5.0 out of 5 stars good reference to keep on hand
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2013
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constant referral in my library.I go back time and again when I have a senior moment,and forget where a part needs to go.
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RicharH
3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting book
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2024
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A lot of good information but not what i was expecting. Not as indepth and comprehensive as I hoped.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good guide
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2018
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Good guide
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Deb
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2018
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very happy with magazine
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Paul Koning
4.0 out of 5 stars A nice practical guide with some extra goodies
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2015
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I haven't done any gunsmithing to speak of. But with this book in hand, I feel that I will be able to do some basic repairs myself if the need arises. Another review mentions that cylinder retiming isn't covered. Really? I distinctly remember reading about that topic.
One reason I bought this book is for a subject I haven't seen covered elsewhere: how gun actions work. I had no clue how an automatic pistol actually operates (or, for that matter, a revolver, beyond the superficially obvious). Sweeney describes the basics well and clearly, with the help of photos of "cut away" automatics. It certainly is not a survey of all the types of automatic action that exist, but it covers the 1911 quite well, and with that background, others (like Glock or Boberg) are much easier to understand as variations on a common principle.
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Werner Dressler
5.0 out of 5 stars ADD to you reference collection
Reviewed in Canada on July 30, 2021
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Excellent Resource
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Amazon Customer
3.0 out of 5 stars Good but dated weapons
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 1, 2020
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Bit dated the guns in the book but some good tips especially liked the section on magazine maintenance
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Javier M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Buen libro
Reviewed in Spain on August 30, 2015
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Es un buen libro, indispensable para cualquiera que quiera aprender-profundizar en el tema de armero DIY. Lo recomiendo a todos
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Thierry Obriot
5.0 out of 5 stars Maitrise de l'américain obligatoire
Reviewed in France on September 26, 2022
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Vous maitrisez la langue américaine ! C'est pour vous !
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