Videos tagged with Patrick Sweeney

This Guns & Ammo video features Eric Poole, Patrick Sweeney, and Christopher Laack discussing and comparing the .32 H&R Magnum and .327 Federal Magnum cartridges. The discussion delves into their development, engineering advancements, and ballistic potential, particularly in the context of modern concealed carry revolvers. Sweeney shares his testing and comparison of modern loads using Ruger and Smith & Wesson revolvers, referencing an exclusive feature in the October 2025 issue of Guns & Ammo. The resurgence of these .32 caliber cartridges for self-defense is highlighted, with mentions of new 2025 introductions and the potential for increased capacity in small-frame revolvers. The .327 Federal's leap forward from the .32 H&R Magnum is detailed, including historical context and the engineering behind improved bullet performance.

This video presents a "subsonic showdown" comparing the 9mm and .300 Blackout calibers, utilizing nearly identical SIG Sauer platforms: an MPX in 9mm and an MCX Virtus in .300 Blackout. Both firearms are suppressed and loaded with subsonic Hornady ammunition. Competitive shooters Patrick Sweeney and Jim Tarr evaluate function, recoil, and report to determine their preference if they could only choose one caliber. The video aims to provide a direct, filmed comparison of these two popular subsonic rounds in similar host platforms.

High-speed camera analysis reveals significant differences between 9mm and .45 ACP in identical Remington RP pistols. The .45 ACP exhibited greater muzzle rise (45 degrees) and torque due to slower slide cycling, while the 9mm showed less muzzle rise (under 30 degrees) and faster cycling, indicating better control.

This video features Patrick Sweeney and Tom Beckstrand reviewing the new Colt Gold Cup Lite pistol. Sweeney, a gunsmith and author, fondly remembers the original Gold Cup and is eager to evaluate its modern iteration. Beckstrand, a former U.S. Army Special Forces Officer, joins him to explore the .45 caliber classic. The review highlights the Gold Cup Lite's updated BoMar-style target sights, improved trigger, and a contemporary fiber-optic front sight. Sweeney demonstrates its performance based on its traditional bullseye competition heritage, while Beckstrand showcases its accuracy in a modern context. The video concludes that Colt continues to excel in building John Browning's iconic Model 1911.

This video breaks down the nuances of firearm trigger types, featuring insights from Patrick Sweeney and Rob Leatham. It explains that trigger quality is subjective, differentiating between the 'clean' surprise break of a 1911, the 'smoothness' of DA/SA triggers on the Springfield XDE, and the characteristics of striker-fired systems like the Springfield XDS. The discussion emphasizes that proper technique tailored to each trigger type is essential for effective shooting.