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The Beretta PX4 Design Flaw
So we had a PX4 come into the armory as a police trade in. And the mere act of taking the pistol out of...
Armory Chat 36: Custom Martini-Henry in 45-70
This rifle was made in 1887 and was originally chambered in 577-450 in use by the British Army.
Sometime in the future (we suspect the...
Military Surplus
S&W Model 10-8
So has anyone else picked up one of the model 10’s that have been flowing back into the country? Personally I have been keeping...
POTD – PPS-43C
I have been eyeing these PPS “pistols” since they started coming back into the country. AFAIK, there are two caliber variants: 9x19 and 7.62x25.
So...
POTD – Guess The Gun
Can you guess what gun this is? Notoriously rare in the United States for most of it’s existence.
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Kimber Government CMP 22 Rifle
A few months back I picked up a Winchester 52 from an estate sale. Came with Redfield sights and a Unertl optic. It was...
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
Barn Construction 5 – Final
As many of you have noticed, our content posting scheduled has slowed down over the past week. As expected, this is because we are...
1911 Pistols
Tisas 1911a1 – Long Range
Second run with the Tisas USGI clone. 28 yards. USGI sights. After doing this, I have come to two conclusions. One, that rounded front...
Blaser Rifles
GRS Ragnarok Rides in a Hog Saddle
Being a Blaser guy used to mean always being behind the curve when it comes to all the cool kid gear. So much so...
Hunting
Federal 243 Soft-Point
So with the new chassis and suppressor, it is time to fine tune the zero. Especially considering I have switched ammo. Typically I was...
2020 Whitetail Mounted
Doc has finally had his 2020 whitetail deer mounted. “Willy” as he is now known was taken on the John1911 range. Here you see...
Antelope Rigs
Pronghorn antelope aren’t so hard to kill as they are to get close to. They not only have super vision, but also like wide...
Blue Wildebeest
Been out looking for a warthog. It may take several days as this is one of the most difficult species to hunt.
Shot this blue wildebeest...
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
Akila 10rd R8 Chassis
Akila 10rd R8 Chassis
The announcement by Blaser of their new 10rd magazine system for the R8 rifle hit the segment like an earthquake. At...
Lever-Action Shotgun
With classic lever-action shotguns such as the Winchester Model 1887 being reproduced, you’re probably wondering why Adler Arms would show what looks like a...
Vickers’ 1911 Guide
Two Colts made the same year. 1914. Civilian model in book. Military model in our reference collection. These second edition 1911 books are incredible....
Behind the scenes: Remington 244 vs Winchester 243
This was recorded by accident during a cease fire. Turns out, the conversation was pretty interesting. Here's why:
Today, we see a big push in...
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
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...
EP-275: The FBI has a GRU Problem
Episode 275 of the John1911 Podcast is now live:
Managing deer season on our range.
Against the war in Ukraine makes you a Putin...
