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.
Internal vs External Extractors on 1911s
While setting up the reset rope on our new falling plate rack, I address my personal feelings about the internal vs external 1911 debate.
I...
Have You Ever Lost Your Gun?
This photo was sent in by one of our executive team. This was not at our office. The gun pictured is not ours. And...
POTD – Timed Hostage Rescue Shot
Doc and I at the Cool-Kid-Range practicing a timed, multi-target, hostage rescue shot.
Sincerely,
Marky
www.John1911.com
“Shooting Guns & Having Fun”
HK 20 Round Magazine Dry Practice
So in between live-fire exercises, I took a few minutes to familiarize myself with the 20 round, factory, HK, VP9 magazine. You’d think it...
The Old Man And The Fortee
One thing about Doc and handguns is he always shoots the same gun. The Smith & Wesson M&P in 40 S&W. I don’t know...
SCAR-20 155g Bullet Test
So Doc is finishing up his load testing with his new SCAR-20s. And the results with the 155g loads were eye opening.
I know FN...
POTD – Family Heirloom
This belongs to Freeze’s father. So that would be great grandpa Freeze. If I recall the story correctly? It was brought back by another...
Various Shooting Bags
About a year ago, I decided to up by shooting bag game. As such, I have been buying and playing with quite a few...
Background Checks on What?
How to solve America’s gun problem. Re-institute the nationwide, involuntary, community control, mental health system.
Bring back mental health adjudication in the courts. And build...
Mexican Valmet
Usually when you see pictures of guns in Mexico, it’s from news report or a NGO discussing the drug war. All of which is...
Not Everything That Glitters is Gold
While at the Indy NRA Show, I happened upon Bruce Gray’s booth. Grayguns has been around for quite a while and has a stellar...
T91 Clone Needs NARCAN
It’s been a busy year as you are aware. So just now getting around to test firing the T91 clone. The first thing I...
Tactical Cosplay
Always ask questions. Always ask why. Because the whole, “This is the way we do it” justification might be based on erroneous information.
The photo:...
POTD – HK VP9 Magwell
Those who remember my previous experience with VP9 magwell’s might be cringing in horror at this sight. But alas, I would like to find...
Hans Shot Ze Timer
Freeze and I were just getting some plate rack time in and I noticed a never before seen issue. The PACT timer gave a...
