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Attaching Bipod on Blaser Tactical 2
The Blaser Tactical 2, LRS2, LRS1 and CISM rifles utilize a common accessory system known as UIT or the Anschutz Rail.
I purchased a small...
Armory Chat 40: Winchester 24 Surprise
You are never too old to learn new tricks. Right? In our quest to acquire an affordable, double trigger firearm; I discovered a feature...
Military Surplus
Remington Model 1875 Single Action
Also known as the “Improved Model Army Revolver” & the “Frontier Army”.
The 1875 Remington Improved Model Army was Remington's first cartridge handgun designated...
Russian VEPR RPK
Saw this recently at Loveland Shooter’s Supply. A Russian made VEPR RPK pattern gun. I don’t recall the price since I don’t personally buy...
Freeze’s Upgraded K31
After getting some work done on property, I decided to break out my K31 to ring some steel.
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Cleaning The PTR-91
I like the G3 pattern of rifles. They are robust and reliable. But cleaning them kinda sucks. One day I should invest in some...
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
Experior Full Size – Viewer Questions
Received some viewer questions about the Wilson eXperior Full Size 1911. So instead of answering them singularly in an email, I think they merit...
Blaser Rifles
Benefits of a Sandbag with Rifles
This is a little trick I picked up quite a while ago. I always have 2 little “sandbags” with me when I am doing...
Hunting
Turkey Eggs Spotted
Some birds are better at hiding their eggs than others. —Marky #john1911 #shhh #donttell #gunrange #birdeggs #iwillprotectyou
The Pulled-Pork Express
Had some inquiries about the pig hunt. Specifically in the article “Pig Processing”. Freeze makes a references to "Taking the company trailer” to bring...
POTD: The Boneyard
Just a quick picture of the day. Freeze is a very accomplished hunter. So much so, he processes his own deer every season. As...
SIG Cross – OINK OINK!
Most of you know Doc has been in Arizona all winter. Well he is slowly driving his way back to Cincinnati. But while on...
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
A Love Letter To EoTech
Dear EoTech,
While I have never personally dated you, I have seen you in relationships with plenty of my friends. I have seen you treat...
Video — Second Strike And Why It Doesn’t Matter
There seems to be this persistent rumor on our social media properties that only a handgun with “second strike” or “double strike” capability will...
Scrome J8F1 Scopes Complete
Received word this AM from Scrome in France. The production run of J8F1 scopes is now complete. Over the next few weeks, they will...
John1911’s Scott Mayer Named Zeiss Outdoor Writer of the Year
We’re pleased to announce that one of John1911’s regular contributors, Scott Mayer, is the 2016 Carl Zeiss Outdoor Writer of the Year.
Mayer started his...
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
A Decision Has Been Made
After a lot of shopping and looking around, we have decided to pickup a Massey-Ferguson 4707 tractor. This particular example as it’s configured weighs...
Ghetto Dot Torture Drill
So…a few weeks back we had a new LE friend of ours stop by the range and want to work pistols. It turned out...
