Marky
Writer for john1911.com. Co-Host of the John1911 Podcast. Video content provider for John1911-TV.
Areas of focus: Defense and National Security, Modern Light Weapons, Small Arms, Weapons Training.
POTD — STI DVC-P 2011
This is on loan from a local SWAT team. It still is being broken in and the owner was kind enough to let us...
AIWB 1911 Safety
I have heard about holsters that would activate the 1911 safety should the user forget. We might even have some somewhere. But it was...
Attempted Gun Theft at Airport?
I have been sitting on this story for a few little bit. First of off, I am not 100% sure about it. And two,...
Horse Mat Flooring
We are doing some upgrades to The Armory. And it was suggested that one of the rooms could benefit from horse stall mats.
These are...
SHS 60: Les Baer 9mm Commander
On this episode of the Second Hand Showcase, we are looking at a new gun. And I know that since the story is…customer ordered...
SHS 59: Kimber 10mm 1911
On this episode of the Second Hand Showcase, we are looking at a dream gun for many of us 1990’s gun owners. A new...
SHS-58: FNS-9 w/ 6 Magazines
On this episode of the Second Hand Showcase, we have a pistol I am very familiar with: The FNS-9. This example seems hardly used:
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SHS 57: Ruger Model 44 Carbine
If you are a fan of the 10/22 but always wanted it in a bigger caliber? Then this could be the gun for you:
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POTD – Walther Q5 Match SF
Had a chance to handle one of these today. Just in a guns store. And as I expected, if you like the VP9 ergs?...
Blaser Barrel Screw Comes Loose
Quick workbench update. We had a Blaser R8 barrel mounting screw come lose in the block. I didn’t realize what was happening until it...
Always Save The Mojo
Outtake from a range session this weekend.
It’s goofy.
It’s short.
And most of you it will be lost on.
However…I thought it was a good opportunity to...
Browning Automatic Rifle Model D
Took these photos while visiting the Cody Firearms Museum a while back. How often does one get to eye an uncommon BAR variant? The...
Fine Tuning Zero
One thing I have always liked about nice 1911s is how consistently one can shoot itty-bitty groups of the desire or need arises.
I have...
Crisis Averted
So recently I had to run out of town for some meetings. And about an hour before I was supposed to leave, I had...
9mm 1911 In The Snow
So after installing the new magwell and sear spring, it was time to function test the gun. And the Good Lord blessed me with...
