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SHS 09: SIG Scorpion 1911
On this episode of the Second Hand Showcase we are looking at a Sig Scorpion 1911.
I could go on and on about all the...
The Payoff
When setting up Infrastructure on one of the new ranges, there’s no reason why I can’t also squeeze in a little trigger-time to boot?
For...
Military Surplus
SHS 15: 1822 St. Etienne Pistol
On this episode of the Second Hand Showcase, we have something that is almost 200 years old. And by my estimates, probably still safe...
Ballester-Molina
Ran across this at a local dealer. It’s an Argentine 1911 for all practical considerations. Guns like this cause me some quandary, but as...
AR70 Magazine Fix
It’s been a while since I discussed the Beretta AR70 (AR-70 — AR/70 — AR70) rifle. It’s a pretty cool gun from a different...
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...
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
Tisas Raider Breaks at Zero Rounds
Well…we picked up one of the Tisas Raiders in 9mm. Looked like a fun clone gun. Especially for the price. And..it appears at that...
1911 Pistols
POTD – Wilson Summa Excelsior
Editor’s note: Friend of website Andy sends us some more photos from his excellent 1911 collection. —Editor
Marky, just teasing about the “Summa Excelsior” moniker....
Blaser Rifles
Blaser Optics
Some have asked me about Blaser optics. Or if I will be trying Blaser optics? In short: No.
IMO they are way too heavy. And...
Hunting
POTD — Elephant Hit By Train
This photo is from 2013 in NE India. News reports are the full grown Tusker was crossing some railroad tracks when it was stuck....
A Tale of Two Pig Guns
This recently came up among a group of young hunters I know so I figured I would post about it here. The younger guys...
Stunning Taxidermy
2023 gun season has ended so the taxidermists are getting slammed with orders for mounts. Some are “Johnny’s First Deer Button Buck” and others...
2015 Chainsaw Party — Winter Firewood
One of the deals at our main hunting ground is you need to pitch in to cut winter firewood. It is desperately needed to...
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
Blaser Releases R8 22LR Kit
Some years ago, Freeze and I were attending the NRA show in Texas. I think it was Dallas? And during our visit, we stopped...
More Suppressors
The new multi .22 SLINGSHOT suppressor from Innovative Arms goes from precision accuracy to backyard plinking while remaining easy to clean even after heavy...
American Made RPG: The PSRL-1
Texas based AirTronicUSA is now making a RPG-7 variant called the PSRL1. PSRL stands for Precision-Shoulder Fired-Rocket-Launcher. In appropriation slang, it is called the...
Ruger Ammunition
I first saw these loads at the 2015 SHOT Show under the PolyCase brand, but they have since teamed up with Ruger and 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
POTD – On The Road EDC
Not quite a nightstand picture. More of a EDC while on the road shot. Getting dressed.
Wilson EDC X9L
18+1 rounds on board.
18...
Collecting vs Experiencing
While attending a shooting function not that long ago, I had a gentlemen stop me mid-sentence and raise his arm up to my view....
