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PD10 – This Was Bad
Ok. This is a follow up video after the first shots with the PD10. I am not going to rehash it all here in...
Bernardelli P.ONE – P018 Takedown
How to Takedown and reassemble a Bernardelli P.One Pistol. And from what I can tell, a P018 pistol as well.
Points of interest. The slide-stop...
Military Surplus
Would You Buy a F-111?
Everybody who is anybody knows if you are in the MILSURP game, amateur collectors own tanks. But serious collectors own their own fighter-bombers.
What you...
USMC Colt M45A1 Decommissioned Pistol
I ran across this pistol recently. It was the first time I have had a chance to actually fondle a “turn-in” M45. As you...
WW1 German Helmet Found in Afghanistan
War and history are indelibly intertwined. Which is why many times those who are deep into the firearms culture are also students of history....
Armory Chat 44: Khyber Pass Rifle & War Rug
We have this new, but faked to look old, Khyber Pass Martini Henry Rifle. You can barely call it a gun as I’m sure...
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 5 – Final
As many of you have noticed, our content posting scheduled has slowed down over the past week. As expected, this is because we are...
1911 Pistols
Ivory Gripped 1911
By viewer request, a closer look at the Ivory Gripped 1911. Looking at the website, I see it’s been over 4 years since I...
Blaser Rifles
Ivory Stocked Rifle
I will start off by saying that I like Ivory. I like it as grips for firearms and have carried a ivory gripped pistol...
Hunting
“Civilized” Hunting
As much as I love hunting, the idea of sitting in a treestand and freezing my tail off for hours doesn’t appeal to me....
Safari Seat Hunting
Not really sure what to actually call this, so I am giving it my best attempt. While pig hunting in Texas, I got to...
The Road To 100
“Officer Mike” was at a fundraiser for the kids. Kind of a high-dollar event.
Checked the Browning O/U out of The Armory and proceeds to...
Black Wildebeest
Finally got phone set-up. Arrived Windhoek without issue. Camp is flat awesome. Have my only little hut, very modern. Everyone is great. Red...
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
Eye Candy — By Scott Mayer
Exceptional gun engraving is nothing less than pure art on steel canvas. For many hunters, it tells their story and adds a soul to...
FNS-40L Safety Issues
News was circulating earlier this week that the Baltimore County Police dropped the FNS-40L in-lieu of a 9mm Glock 17 Gen 5.
Considering the PD...
Pat Rogers of EAG Tactical Passed Away Today
Pat was a very interesting person. A long time firearms professional and retired NYPD Detective, he didn't move in the cool-guy Hollywood circles. But...
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 – Kimber K6s
These Kimber K6s revolvers are pretty interesting. I’ve heard they upgraded them even from the originals. Man! The trigger on these out of the...
WW1 Colt Shadow Box
How I came to take possession of this old Colt is an interesting story in itself. One can't readily tell from this photograph, but...
