Gunsmithing Pistols & Revolvers

By: Sweeney, Patrick

A
Beginner-Friendly Guide to Repairing, Maintaining, and Customizing Handguns

You don't need to
be a professional gunsmith or own a fully equipped machine shop to work on your
own handguns. In the all-new 5th
Edition of Gunsmithing Pistols & Revolvers, certified master
gunsmith Patrick Sweeney shows everyday handgun owners how to confidently
handle basic maintenance, simple repairs, and practical upgrades at home. With
clear explanations and hundreds of step-by-step photos, this guide removes the
intimidation factor and makes handgun gunsmithing approachable for beginners.

Whether you own a
Glock, a 1911, a classic revolver, or a modern carry pistol, you'll learn how
to diagnose common problems, improve reliability, and keep your firearms
running their best, often with simple tools and a small workspace. Best of all, many of
these projects can save you hundreds of dollars in gunsmithing fees while
giving you the satisfaction of learning valuable hands-on skills.

Inside You'll Learn:

- How to safely clean, maintain, and inspect pistols and revolvers

- Simple fixes for common handgun malfunctions and reliability issues

- Step-by-step guidance with hundreds of detailed photos

- How to create an efficient home workspace--even in a small area

- Beginner-friendly projects that build confidence and skills

- Easy upgrades to improve ergonomics, accuracy, and performance

- New chapters covering today's most popular handgun models

As your skills grow, you can read up on Sweeney's introductions to advanced projects, including trigger work,
refinishing, red-dot optics mounting, compensators, and custom modifications
such as grip stippling on polymer-frame pistols.

Written in a
straightforward, easy-to-understand style, Gunsmithing Pistols &
Revolvers, 5th Edition helps take the mystery out of handgun
maintenance and customization so you can stop being intimidated and start
learning by doing.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1959265865
• ISBN13: 9781959265863
• Release Date: August 2027
• Publisher: Gun Digest Books
• Length: 400 Pages