John1911 TV / Videos
Stopping Power is Bullshit
Once again we see video proof of something most handgun owners simply choose to ignore. I don’t know if it’s because of Hollywood films...
35 Yard A/C 10-Shot Challenge
Picked this challenge up from Mike Seeklander. It’s a 10 shot string, no misses, at 35 yards, on an A/C sized target. Oh...one more...
Military Surplus
Armory Chat 45 – C96 / Red 9 Mauser
We’ve been in the market for a shooter grade C96 for a while. But what made the quest even harder was we wanted it...
Armory Chat 43 – Firearm’s Hidden Features
Wanted to take a quick minute to encourage the viewer to always be curious about things you don’t know. And confident in the things...
FAMAS Price Ceiling?
Me following the price of FAMAS rifles has turned into somewhat a reoccurring theme around here. Probably a coping mechanism to assuage my guilt...
Shooting
Colt Python Speedloader
Per Kraken’s advice, I picked up some Safariland Comp II Speedloaders for the Colt Python. After reading the instructions, and some fiddle-farting around, I...
Workbench
Tisas Raider – Hammer Follow Fixed?
The Tisas Raider is back from SDS in Tennessee. It appears to be fixed. Shoots good. Now we will use it sometimes as a...
1911 Pistols
EDC X9L & Gloves
Well…it’s that time of year again. Winter PSA. Does your carry gun allow you to operate it with gloves? Or…is your plan to “de-glove”...
Blaser Rifles
How Not To Blow Up Your Blaser Rifle
Caliber change weapons seem very slick on paper. And in the right hands, they really offer some interesting options to the conscientious end user.
But...
Hunting
Freeze Won’t Give Me Any Deer Jerky
Have to admit, 2016 has been a pretty lean hunting year for us. We have hunted Ohio, Indiana and Montana and come up with...
Fox Frozen in Danube
These images came out of Europe in the Danube River region. Locals discovered this fox perfectly frozen in ice. Eyes open. Suspended lifelike.
I am...
Colored Shot?
Spectra Shot showed a great product at SHOT Show for those times when you hunt with a game hog—especially one who can’t shoot but...
Poacher Patrol 2020
In the last week of gun season, I make it a habit to patrol the property for trespassers and poachers. You would think opening...
Podcast
EP-340: Range & Gun Updates
Episode 340 is now live.
First pod from the range.
Audio test.
Tisas Raider 1911 is back.
Switching my CCW gun.
Youtube proves me...
EP-339: The Glocko Taco Truck
Episode 339 of the John1911 Podcast is now live:
Don't touch my hay!
Staccato 2011's drop safe?
Will SCOTUS save bump stocks after all?
...
EP-338: “I’m A 4-Inch Guy”
Episode 338 of the John1911 podcast is now live.
A first from the new John1911 Range building.
Dodging Tornados.
Colt Python Impresses.
Best Revolver Speedloader.
...
EP-337: Catch And Release To The Grease
Episode 337 of the John1911 Podcast is now live:
Kraken fishing trip.
Tisas still in limbo.
Colt M16a2.
US Army looking for ELR rifle.
...
EP-336: We Are Back, Baby!
Episode 336 is now live:
We are back!
Tisas breaks at zero rounds.
Wilson drops the EDC X9.
Springfield M16A2 clone.
Deal on a...
EP-335: Legs Tall & Alcohol
Episode 335 of the John1911 podcast is now live:
The sky is falling.
University of Nebraska DUI drama.
Pete Rose exucsed by MLB?
The...
Commentary
MEME – I Shoot 9mm
Made this meme just to poke the 45 Bear. Yes, my advice still stands: Get the 1911 in 9mm.
If you are only going to...
Is This Even Rifle Shooting Anymore?
Commentary time. We have seen this kind of stuff for years. And if I was an accomplished 1 mile or 2 mile shooter, I...
Industry news
Barrett 98B LW
When most shooters think of Barrett, the first thing that comes to mind is their .50-caliber rifle and that makes sense considering all the...
Glock Display – Cody Firearms Museum (Hi-Res)
I took these pics a while back while out West on a hunting trip. Currently the Cody Firearms Museum is undergoing a major renovation...
Arms Factory
Ok how many of you have ever entertained the fantasy of starting your own gun company? Or designing and building your own guns? Be...
Scrome – J8F1 Scope Manufacturing
My contact over at Scrome was nice enough to send over some pics showing their progress on the J8F1 scope project. For those who...
Interesting Stories Around The Web
The New Chevy Commercial is Lit!
This video was born out of a funny conversation Chris and I were having one day soon after this protestor story hit the national...
Not The Typical EDC Knives
Two of my most treasured gun-show finds. It just so happens that I found them both on the same day at the same gun-show.
In...
POTD
Considering a Tractor
Not our usual content. I have come to the grudging conclusion that we probably need to just break down and buy a large utility...
Personal Training Day
Had the Blaser Tactical 2 out. 308 barrel on. Shooting some of Doc’s 155g hand-loads.
This was a personal training session so I didn’t film...
