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Shooting 300WM Re-Barrel 517 Yards
Editors note:
Doc was on the range on a cold December day shooting his recently re-barreled 300WM. This is his second barrel on this gun...
Video — Home Invasion Greater Atlanta
This story has been making the rounds and getting some press. And rightfully so. But what I am not seeing is some analysis on...
Military Surplus
Remington Smoot New Model Revolver
The Remington Smoot New Model line started in 1875 with the model 1 and finally ended in 1888 with the model 4.
The model 1...
High Standard 107 Military
While at the gun shop yesterday doing some transfers. Yes, plural. I looked in the case and saw something I know some of you...
RPG-26 Aglen Anti-Tank Weapon
We briefly discussed this weapon in a video published last week. Those of you who watched it know it came into our possession by...
POTD — Daewoo DR200
Well, Camp Perry is here. And one of my favorite things to do is walk down vendor’s row. A few years ago, I saw...
Shooting
Tisas 1911 Accuracy Testing
Assessments:
After shooting the Tisas 1911a1, I was left with an impression that the sights are tracking left. Not low left. Just left. It shows...
Workbench
What is it – Weird Optics From The Past
(Picture: 1 Left side view of unmounted Ring Sights)
Picture 1 above is of two rather unique LC-7-40-M16 optical sights from the 1980s era. These...
1911 Pistols
Coonan Goes .45 ACP
When you think of Coonan, you think of its legendary 1911-based .357 Magnum pistols. At SHOT, the company introduced a new 1911 pistol chambered...
Blaser Rifles
Blaser F3 Shotgun
First of all, I am not a clay-bird kind of shooter. I own only one O/U shotgun. A Browning Citori I needed to buy...
Hunting
Coyote Down
Gotta keep them predators away from your chickens and goats during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Officer Mike is still at it. —Editor
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“Shooting Guns & Having...
Merkel RX Helix Hunting Rifle
First off let me make this clear: We are not gear reviewers. Sure, you will see stories and pictures and postulations of guns and...
Zeroing Pig Load – SCAR-20
[Editor’s notes}
Doc is zeroing his hunting ammo on the SCAR-20. Getting ready for Texas pig. If you don’t understand, this gun is normally zeroed...
Mossberg 500 Hunting Setup
Our regulars know we are Mossberg fans. Some folks have key’ed in on the fact I’ve been hunting with one Mossberg or another for...
Podcast
EP-335: Legs Tall & Alcohol
Episode 335 of the John1911 podcast is now live:
The sky is falling.
University of Nebraska DUI drama.
Pete Rose exucsed by MLB?
The...
EP-334 – Mr. Mirrored Ceiling
Episode 334 of the John1911 podcast:
Chicago sues Glock over auto switches.
Another Bill Clinton death for the books.
Mitch McConnell Sister-in-law death.
Nobody...
EP-333: Barns & Bump Stocks
Episode 333 of the John1911 podcast is now live.
Barn build updates.
Baby goats.
Kraken baits me on Pete Rose.
Thinking about AR-9 pistols.
...
EP-332: Acorns & Anti-Ship Missiles
Episode 332 of the John1911 podcast is now live:
-Those are some strange looking dogs.
-Gun Guys vs Fan Bois.
-Freddy Kruger Valentine.
-Political...
EP-331: The Crystal Methodist
Episode 331 of the John1911 podcast is now live.
Coyote door installed.
Apple Newsletter issue - briefly.
Lancer mags fail?
Is the 32 caliber...
EP-330: WWE Dookie Diaries
Episode 330 of the John1911 Podcast is now live:
SHOT show guns we like.
Great steak dinner.
The beginning of the end for 2011...
Commentary
Is This Even Rifle Shooting Anymore?
Commentary time. We have seen this kind of stuff for years. And if I was an accomplished 1 mile or 2 mile shooter, I...
Zeiss LRP S3 Impresses
I realize this scope has been out for a while and all the “gun media” has moved on to new SKUs. But with that...
Industry news
Thermal Imaging For Less Than $3K
Armasight introduced its latest and most technologically advanced family of Predator thermal imaging weapon sights to the sporting, law enforcement and military markets. The...
FN SmartCore SCAR Rifle Shot Counter
A buddy of mine is at the IDEX Arms Show in UAE this week. Knowing I am a SCAR rifle guy, he wanted to...
SIG Hunting Scopes
SIG SAUER got into the hunting scope market at SHOT Show with the introduction of its WHISKEY5 and WHISKEY3 Hunting Riflescopes as part of...
Multi-Caliber Survival Package
MGI had its Survival Package at SHOT Show set up for four popular calibers all in one tactical case. The package includes a 9mm...
Interesting Stories Around The Web
The New Chevy Commercial is Lit!
This video was born out of a funny conversation Chris and I were having one day soon after this protestor story hit the national...
Not The Typical EDC Knives
Two of my most treasured gun-show finds. It just so happens that I found them both on the same day at the same gun-show.
In...
POTD
POTD — Rhinos in Namibia
This photo is minutes old. Scott Mayer is eyeing rhinos on the plains of Africa. He figured maybe our readers would like to do...
All 1911’s Should Be 9mm
I get asked versions of this question every so often:
“Are 9mm 1911’s ok?”
“Yeah, but it’s only in 9mm.”
“Which caliber of 1911 should I get...
