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.
Pistol Pit is Operational
It’s been a long summer. First it rained most of the season. Now it’s getting cold and dry. When I still need some rain...
POTD — Range Radios
Had to break down and buy some range radios. Found them at Lowes while picking up some orange cones. Reported to have a range...
SHS 30 – Walther PPK 32ACP
What we have here is a German made, pre-1968 GCA import, Walther PPK chambered in 32ACP.
This pistol is in immaculate condition. Has original box,...
SHS 29: Colt 1903 Pocket Hammerless (Type 3)
What we have here is something usual. Not because of what it is. But because of it’s condition. The dealer is not representing the...
New 100 Yard Zero Range
One thing I figured out over the past year was we didn’t have a good place to zero a rifle at 100 yards. Sure....
Chainsaw Party 2018
Well…the 2018 Chainsaw party has come and gone. I don’t know I am getting older or if the logs are getting heavier, I suspect...
SHS 28 – Springfield 1903 MK1
On this episode of the Second Hand Showcase we have a 1903 Springfield rifle. But not just any 1903. A MK1. What is that...
Beretta 92D Left Behind
How does a Beretta get a beauty picture around here? You’re cleaning guns at the Armory and realize this handgun was left in the...
500 Yard First Shots Official
Ok. This part of the property is done. So a friend of ours wanted to shoot his SCAR-17 and try it out.
So while I...
The New Range
Quick overview of the new range. We are stopping construction for the year.
We have 0-600 yards of rifle range. A 50 yard pistol /...
Pedersen Device 1903 Rifle
So today I ran across something at my favorite FFL that I have never, ever, ever seen before. A 1903 Springfield that has been...
Walther PPQ 45
Whoops.
Why you ask?
I forgot we owned this. Just this morning while working in my office I found these photos of a Walther PPQ 45....
POTD – Colt 1903 Pistol
The only reason I didn’t buy this pistol is because of the caliber: 32acp. That is not a caliber I support. Simple as that.
But..this...
Shotgun Security Overkill?
Admittedly I am not a big wing shooter. I have one Browning O/U that has been in my possession for almost 20 years. But...
Fake Nazi Guns
Many years ago when I first meet Freeze, he and I were discussing our individual firearms tastes and collections: Old. New. Milsurp. American. Soviet....
