Someone asked how far does the Taylor Freelance Base pad extend from the TF magwell? Additionally I have included the footprint of the HK Factory 20rd magazine. I don’t use the 20’s for carry currently. The TF magwell and extended base pads are used for daily CCW and have been for months. Sincerely, Marky www.John1911.com “Shooting Guns & Having …
Target Camera Video Test
What good is making a precision rifle video if the viewer can’t see the hits as they are happening? I have been aware of this weakness in our content for some time, but needed to solve the spotting scope problem first. Now how to connect a camera to the Zeiss spotter? One of our followers, Mike C. who works for …
EP156 – Colt Python Returns, Cheap Mausers, Texas Church Shooting
Episode 156 of the John1911 Podcast is live: Colt Python is back! Cheap German Mausers. Hanukkah stabbing. Texas church shooting. 2019 misses. 2020 Plans. Marky, Danny & Freeze John1911.com “Shooting Guns & Having Fun”
AR Upgrades: Geissele & BCM
I have decided to try and upgrade my truck-gun AR. So with some input from Officer Mike, I have decided to go with a Geissle SD-3G trigger. Which is their 3.5# 3-Gun trigger. And a BCM pistol grip that keep my shooting hand more vertical. Which “should” have an impact on my trigger-finger running the 3G. Stay tuned. …
2019 Xmas Gifts
So…people always share, and eventually ask us,”So…what did you get for Christmas?”. Confession: I love Christmas, but I don’t generally give or receive gifts. However it has become tradition in the office that “something” must be gifted. But nobody ever knows what to buy me. So…every December I get the off-the-record request of, “What do you want?” And this year …
My Reloads Suck
I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas? I did as well so no worries. I spent it working. Old habits don’t die. As as the world took a breather, I tried to gain some ground by working on my AR-15 reloads. They obviously need a lot of work. Sincerely, Marky www.John1911.com “Shooting Guns & Having Fun”
Suppressor Overgases AR-10
We had a shooter visit the the range last week. He was looking to zero this thermal optic for Texas pig. It is also my understanding that he hasn’t had his suppressor very long. But I might be mistaken about that. While shooting I noticed he was having some stoppages every so often. Suspicious, I decided to set up the …
The Other Christmas Miracle
We have video proof. Freeze owns and is shooting a Glock. Miracles do happen at Christmas! Marky John1911.com “Shooting Guns & Having Fun”
Truck Gun Wear Update
Just wanted to keep some readers in the know about what to expect from a full-time truck gun in regards to wear, rust, brass kisses and humidity. Sincerely, Marky www.John1911.com “Shooting Guns & Having Fun”
POTD – Another Colt Python
I keep an eye out for Pythons since we are in the market for a shooter grade example. This one is “better” or well…actually worse than the typical examples I see. But it’s still not quite rode hard enough to justify the asking price. At least not for one we plan on shooting a lot. Let someone else eat that …
I Got Shot Down
It’s been a cold week. And I gambled by going to one of the public gun ranges. It paid off: Nobody was there. Why? Recreational shooters don’t generally shoot in adverse weather. Especially the cold. The project today: Barrel: Blaser R8 by J. Sip & Sons. Chassis: GRS Ragnarok Caliber: 300PRC. Ammunition: Custom loads Steve’s Guns & Ammunition. Bullet: Hornady …
EP155 – What Impeachment? Glock 22LR, Surplus M17 Pistols
Episode 155 of the John1911 Podcast What Impeachment? Glock 44 is a 22. Will PA Ban 80% lowers? Surplus M17 Pistols on sale. The Epstein story get weirder. Marky, Danny & Freeze www.John1911.com “Shooting Guns & Having Fun”
VP9 Grip Project
Marky decided he wanted a more aggressive grip on his VP9. He ordered a spare set of grip panels so we didn’t have to use the current stippled ones. I used a liquid two part epoxy and some tumbling media. The end result is more like aggressive, permanent skateboard tape. Freeze www.John1911.com “Shooting Guns & Having Fun”
POTD – Bore Sighting a Rifle
Bore sighting a Blaser has never been so easy. The GRS chassis folds. So just pull the bolt-body off and line everything up. Sincerely, Marky www.John1911.com “Shooting Guns & Having Fun”
10 Hours On The Range
This was a long day. The first half we hosted some shooters who were putting in their time. What happens when they are done and clock out? It’s my time. Still working on this LMT GI Trigger / GEMTECH Integra combination. Received a text message asking, “Are you still out there?” “Why Yes. Yes I am”. Sincerely, Marky www.John1911.com “Shooting …