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KET Brass Deflector
So a company known as Kinetic Energy Tools reached out and wanted to know if we were interested in trying out one of their...
1911 Drill – Extended Prep or Press
Picked this up from Mike Seeklander. If you are interested in online firearms training, I suggest you look him up. He can explain this...
Military Surplus
Looks Can Be Deceiving
OK. Final post on the Bernardelli P. One rehab. At least from the workbench standpoint. Unless be break it in the future.
I have noticed...
Navy Arms FR-F2 Scope Base
“Paris, we have a problem”.
Well…the long promised FR-F2 scope base from Navy Arms arrived this week. And for those who don’t know, the French...
POTD – Colt SP1
Our Colt SP1 with period correct-ish 30 round mag. It’s cool these 20” guns have come back into vogue. Even though this rife is...
RSC-1917 Semi-Automatic Rifle
Saw a French Model 1917 Semiautomatic Rifle / RSC-1917 in the rack at Cody. Took some up close pics for reference. The RCS is...
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 Pics 4
Barn Construction Pics 4
OK, time for installment 4 of the Range Barn construction. It’s hard to believe we broke ground on this late November...
1911 Pistols
Mags, Mats and Shok-Buff’s
Generally it is accepted practice to have 3 mags on hand for a pistol to be “useable”. And that is true. For people who...
Blaser Rifles
Folded Rifle with Suppressor
Reason number 600 why I enjoy the GRS Ragnarok chassis. With the suppressor still attached and a full length barrel, I can fold the...
Hunting
Sling Slip Fix
Recently I’ve become a fan of a sling type called the “Peabody.” It was designed by Gunsite instructor Il Ling New and named after...
Tagged Out
The 2023 deer season is in the books. I had two bonus doe tags left and these two wandered in with 15 minutes of...
Fly Fishing 2019
Sometimes on business trips, I get a chance to do some interesting things. This is one of those times. I wasn’t in a position...
Shooting a Gorilla with Your CCW Handgun
Imagine being a CCW holder being faced with this situation? Having to shoot a 400# gorilla with your pea-shooter handgun? Let me explain.
There was...
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
LRB Arms M25 Rear Lug Receiver
LRB Arms had what it calls “the ultimate M14 receiver choice for long range accuracy.” It’s called the M25 and it has a rear...
Dear F. Class Competitors
When F/TR Competitors sit around and wonder why their numbers are not growing at the rates of other shooting sports, look in the mirror....
SMI STORM 47
At SHOT Show, SMI Arms featured its interpretation of the ideal modern AK-47. Utilizing popular aftermarket parts along with expert craftsmanship, this rifle was...
SIG P210 Carry
Looks like SIG is doubling down on their fantastic P210 re-pop. This time with a more modern take: Alloy frame. Lower profile rear sights....
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
Truck Gun Glamor Shots – PTR-91 Retires
I have hinted around about this for a few weeks and in some private messages. After careful consideration I have decided to pull the...
POTD – S&W Model 60-15
POTD - S&W Model 60-15
Not a dyed-in-the-wool revolver guy, but I do keep tabs on interesting wheel guns when given the opportunity. Which is...