Patrick Sweeney 
Gunsmithing the AR-15, Vol. 3 
The Bench Manual

Like Taking an Armorer’s Course for the AR-15!


In this companion volume to
Gunsmithing the AR-15 Volumes 1 and 2, gunsmith and best-selling firearms author Patrick Sweeney goes beyond basic repair and maintenance and provides project instructions and expert tips to install some of the most popular brand components, including parts from:

• Geissele


• Daniel Defense


• Yankee Hill


• Alexander Arms


• Timney


• Rock River


• CMC


• Wilson Combat


• And more!

For the casual shooter or first-time owner to the advanced practitioner, Patrick Sweeney teaches you how to remove, replace, maintain and upgrade every single part on your AR-15 rifle with
Gunsmithing the AR-15: The Bench Manual. More than just a step-by-step manual, this insider’s guidebook is chock full of insights on how to change or replace worn, broken or obsolete parts–truly the must-have guide to get the job done right!


Whether your AR-15 is for hunting, competition or defense,
The Bench Manual is a must-have resource for AR-15 owners who want to transform their vanilla-plain AR into a firearm that is ready for anything.

About the author

Patrick Sweeney is a certified master gunsmith and armorer instructor for police departments nationwide. In addition to being Handguns Editor for Guns & Ammo, he is author of The Gun Digest Book of the 1911 Vols. 1 & 2, The Gun Digest Book of the Glock Vols. 1 & 2, The 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.