Since we have a website some readers may get things twisted. The fact is, even for us, money is always an issue. I don’t like to overpay for stuff, and my hand to heaven, I think paying too much actually makes Freeze’s blood pressure rise! Our regulars know I am not even remotely kidding. So…when last week Bushnell had a …
The Taliban SCAR-17 is Back
Photos and video have been making the rounds of Taliban fighters spotted with US Military equipment. Specifically a FDE SCAR-17 variant. Citing open source intel, the US Military has acknowledged the loss of one SCAR-17 / SCAR-Heavy rifle. As I recall, that rifle first made it’s Taliban propaganda debut in 2015. At least that is what I think I remember. …
Shooting the VEPR-12 w/Friends
With all the hoopla going around over the VEPR sanctions, I have noticed increased traffic on our VEPR based content. Specifically, Freeze’s VEPR-12 shotgun. And then it occurred to me, I never posted these photos from a friendly range session with some very good friends. Neither one of them being experienced gun people actually turned out to be a net …
British Paratrooper Motorcycle
Ran across this bike a while back. A big time milsurp guy had it on display. It is what is known as a Welbike and was made by the Excelsior Bike Company from 1942 through 1945. Immediately I made an offer on it, which the owner promptly refused. Not because my number was low. Actually according to Freeze, I was …
My First Experience with the Scatt Trainer
While visiting Camp Perry this week, I ran across a setup that I had only seen on the internet. The Scatt Shooter Training System. A guy had it setup outside one of the buildings on vendor’s row. To my recollection, this setup is usually used by Olympic level shooters to not only record their shot, the entire sight-picture process, and …
Episode 69 of the John1911 Podcast
On this episode of the John1911 Podcast: 88 Pounds of heroin in Detroit. Bushnell CONX LRF seems impressive. Carrying Swords in Texas. Sheriff Dick Jones drops Narcan. The DPRK can hit the North East with new ICBM KN-20. Woman lights boyfriend on fire, douses with urine. The UK’s new Super-Carrier runs off non-super Windows XP. Mayweather vs McGregor fight …
Jim Clark Bullseye 1911 – 38 Special
Camp Perry was a success for one incredible reason: I got to handle a personal firearm of one of the greatest pistol shooters to ever live: Jim Clark, Sr. But what is even more interesting is this talisman wasn’t hanging on a wall or under glass waiting to be fondled by a cotton-gloved, Gun-Jesus. Actually…it wasn’t even out for the …
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 it as a business or just being that guy? Ever wonder what it would take to make guns? Really. How about in the pre-CNC computerized days? Now think about all the cool guns that were being …
Video — Full Speed – Slow Speed Video Test
Full Speed – Slow Speed video test. It is interesting to see your own hands under recoil to pick out every little nuance. Also we were testing how much resolution we would lose in editing. Marky www.John1911.com “Shooting Guns & Having Fun”
The Original Galil Rifle
Someone reached out and wanted to know my opinion of the newly released Galil Ace in 223 vs the original Galil? Frankly, I don’t know. I have zero time on either rifle. But the Galil Ace in 7.62 looks to me as, likely, the best AK rifle ever made. And I only say that from the improved ergonomics and manual …
Don’t Dis The Rifle
Personal reality check. Sometimes I forget that people watch what I do closely. Sometimes too closely. Gun people in particular are really bad for this. Let me explain. Yes, you will see some fancy, rare and high-end weapons on our social media properties. It is what it is. But at the end of the day, it’s out picking up YOUR …
Episode 68 of the John1911 Podcast
Episode 68 of the John1911 Podcast is live. Here is what we discuss: Freeze has a plan B if Marky is beheaded. Trump donates Salary to Park Service. Tricking Freeze to buy a Glock! George Clooney raises the white flag. Podcast good move: We don’t use Sound Cloud! Guard at Arlington Stabbed with Bayonet. Kindergarten Bomb. Honda brings …
Freeze Replaces Scope on Hunting Shotgun
The scope I used on my Hunting shotgun finally went south on me. It was a great scope for many years of deer hunting; but like it or not, scopes do bite the dust. I found myself talking to my son-in-law about picking up a new scope and he reminded me that I gave him a scope years ago to …
1000 Yard Range Day Pics
Here are some outtakes and photos from the recent 1000 yard DOPE gathering session. You can see a pic of my lifetime best 1000 yard group HERE. And you can watch our reactions to the black bear crossing in front of our target HERE. Points of interest: Spotter has his Savage Rifle. I mention this since I always recommend Savage …
July 4th, 1776
Just remember. Independence wasn’t won because of some signatures on a piece of paper. You are free because America was victorious in righteous battle. And we are a Constitutional Republic because General George Washington refused to be made king. He accepted two terms as President and then retired and went home. It still is to this day one of history’s …