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SHS 21: Bernardelli P.One
First off, let me inform the viewer that we have purchased this pistol before we were able to film a regular SHS episode. If...
Will Steyr-Hahn Stripper Clips Feed Modern 9mm?
I’ll keep it short. We have this pistol. A Steyr-Hahn. Made in 9mm Steyr by the Austro-Hungarian Empire around 1912.
The Germans got a hold...
Military Surplus
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Russian Troops Capture Mosin Sniper in Syria
War is a funny thing. It is always a wonder, for both sides, what weapons turn up. In this case it is reported that...
SHS-62: Browning 1922
It’s been a while since we have done a Second Hand Showcase video. Mainly because Shooters Supply has been limited to the number of...
POTD — Beretta 92 – M9
A customer sent us a funny image inspired by a t-shirt design we sell. A Beretta 92F with a blank firing adopter stuck in...
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
EDC Pocket Dump
I don’t believe I have ever done one of these. And if I am being completely honest, it’s because I find most of these...
Blaser Rifles
WTT – Blaser R8 Selous 300WM Barrel For AimPoints
Ok. I am in need of some AimPoint red dots. We need two of them. They must be a T2, H2's or Comp M5's....
Hunting
Limiting Com-Bloc Mags For Hunting
One of the states we hunt allow 7.62x39 as a legal rifle caliber. Unfortunately they have a maximum capacity of 10 rounds.
Those that hunt...
Broken Tine Down
Broken Tine spotted.
Broken Tine sighted in.
Broken Tine down.
Broken Tine on the plate.
“Officer Mike”
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Doc Testing Bags
Being very organized has it’s advantages for the john1911.com website. How? In this case, Doc is getting ready for a pig hunt this winter....
Turkey Eggs Spotted
Some birds are better at hiding their eggs than others. —Marky #john1911 #shhh #donttell #gunrange #birdeggs #iwillprotectyou
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
Scrome FRF2 Scope Mounts
So we signed up with Scrome and committed to buying one of their J8 scopes for the French Army FRF2 sniper rifles.
Well…a few days...
Pioneer Airbow From Benjamin
Wow have things changed in airguns since my youthful days of BB gun wars! Benjamin is now owned by Crosman Corporation, and people hunt...
Blaser Tactical 2 Import
This isn’t definite, but I have detected at least two dealers with NIB Blaser Tactical 2’s in stock. When reaching out to one dealer...
The Italian 1911
The fundamental side effect of getting back into the 1911 game is the realization that just about any cocked & locked handgun will require...
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
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....
POTD – Battle Steel Gun Jaw
We had some viewers inquire about more info on Officer Mike’s tripod setup. The manufacturer of the mount is Battle Steel. And the tripod...
