SHOT show is next week. And for another year, I am relieved to not be in attendance. Back in the day, I used to work the event. On the LE side. It made for a long week. And yes it was a week. Because setup and teardown always added more days on both ends of the show. The Kit But …
AR Kaboom – What Happened?
This video was recently brought to my attention. I don’t know how long ago it happened or where? I have seen many rifles ka-Boom. AR’s even. Usually what I see is a “blow-out” down the magwell and out the ejection port. That is not what happened here. The upper completely blew apart. Up to and including separation near the rear …
Hudson MFG failing? – Classic Firearms PM-63 Disaster, FAB Defense
On this episode of the John1911 Podcast: Is Hudson MFG in trouble? Classic Firearms & Forgotten Weapons Argue. A crazy user induced AR malfunction. FAB Defense SKS Chassis. Rifle Range finally gets snow! Henry makes a 6.5CM Lever gun. Drinking wine from Pringles Can. CNN employee’s White Privilege screwup. Nobody cares about Gillette. County lockup: Syringe up the butt. …
Chasing Function: Weasel Whacker
New project rolled onto the workbench. Right now its a “Jam-O-Matic”. I’m sure I can get things worked out. Freeze. www.John1911.com “Shooting Guns & Having Fun”
SHS 41 – IWI Tavor Bullpup
On this episode of the Second Hand Showcase, we are featuring a “somewhat” new design for the used gun counter: A IWI Tavor rifle. What makes this bullpup design interesting when compared to most other bullpup’s is the fact it is very modern in construction, design and features. IMO all bullpups are locked in a vicious development cycle: It’s never …
Blaser Tactical 2 Import
This isn’t definite, but I have detected at least two dealers with NIB Blaser Tactical 2’s in stock. When reaching out to one dealer about this item, we inquired: New, Used, or New Old Stock? The dealer reported it was a newly imported rifle. And by the looks of the box, that appears to be the case. So…has the German …
Eye Relief Before Ring Height
First off before we get started. This video is long. And somewhat repetitive in that it approaches the same problem from two different directions. If the subject is not something that you need to hear right now, watching this will be like watching paint dry. Just skip it. Yes. I really said that. Why? Because it’s true. And I don’t …
POTD – MG42 7.62 Barrel
Quick project update. And something of a lesson. Since we started publishing info on various builds and projects in the armory, the number one question we get asked in messages is, “How did you guys find that?” And without fail, nobody is ever thrilled to hear the answer: “We bought it years ago”. But what that REALLY means is we …
We Need 3 Plate Racks
This post is going to be a little different from our normal fare. A local PD is in need of 3 falling plate pistol racks. If you, or someone you know, is able to provide this solution, and are interested in offering a 3 rack deal, please reach out to me via the contact form here, or private messages on …
The ZB-26 Parts Kit at FFL
The ZB-26 kit has arrived at LMG Firearms for the re-build project. Matt www.John1911.com “Shooting Guns & Having Fun”
EP120 – Commie Tiger’s Blood, Old Man PED bust, Why no Gear Reviews
On this episode of the John1911 Podcast we bring 2019 in with a bang. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is DC’s Charlie Sheen. Freeze’s end of year agony continues. 90 y/o busted for PEDS! Why we are NOT a gear review channel. Elizabeth Warren is so white. In the market for 3 plate racks! Marky & Freeze www.John1911.com “Shooting Guns …
SHS 40 – HK VP9 SK Pistol
On this episode of the Second Hand Showcase, we find a gun that I didn’t expect to see in a used case for a very long time: The compact version of the popular HK striker pistol: VP9 SK. I speak English, so all I can say about the SK designation is that it means sub-compact / pocket-rocket in German. If …
Anonymous Benefactor Steel
So…we’ve been getting alerts from the Post Master that we needed to stop by the loading dock for a pickup. Urgently. Frankly with the end of year nonsense, limited holiday schedules and some pressing meetings, this has kinda been ignored. So…finally we made it down to the mail center to address the issue. And when the nice woman comes back …
ZB-26 Parts Kit UnBoxing
A little bit out of order, but by poplar request, here is a detailed list of the ZB-26 as a parts kit. You can see the de-milling cuts, the internal parts and pins. Along with such things as the op-rod, bolt, and gas-tube. More to come. Marky www.John1911.com “Shooting Guns & Having Fun”
SHS 39 – Swiss K11
What we have on this episode of the Second Hand Showcase is the Swiss K11. Like most K11’s, this one was converted from 7.5×53 to the more modern 7.5×55. What is more commonly known as the 7.5 Swiss or GP11. The rundown: Model: Swiss K11 User: Switzerland. Action: Straight-Pull Caliber: 7.5×55 (GP11). Condition: Well used – Rack Grade. Sling: Original …