John1911 TV / Videos
XTECH HK Mags – First Impression
In a nutshell? Very positive. The mag body seems like it was made to fit the VP9. And the follower fits inside the mag...
SHS 14: STI Trojan 9mm
On this episode of the 1911 I found something that I don’t normally see. A used race-gun that isn’t shot half-to-death.
It’s a single stack...
Military Surplus
SPAS-12 Reproduction Sling
The final item in the SPAS-12 “project” (Nod to the actual SPAS-12 Project — SPAS-12.com) is a reproduction “correct” sling. The good news is...
1912 Steyr-Hahn P08 Initial Testing and Video
The more some things change, the more they stay the same. What am I talking about you ask? If you were to poll most...
Accidentally Bought a BREN Parts Kit
Freeze and I were looking at an auction on a machine gun when the subject of BREN’s came up.
We saw this deactivated / display...
SHS 02: American Eagle Luger
Up next in the Second Hand Showcase series is something a little more pedestrian: An American Eagle Commercial Luger.
Model of 1900. Grip Safety. Early...
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
The 1911 Safety & AIWB
To answer a question about managing the safety on a 1911 and appendix carry, it was just easier to film a video.
The long and...
Blaser Rifles
Blaser Barrel Screw Comes Loose
Quick workbench update. We had a Blaser R8 barrel mounting screw come lose in the block. I didn’t realize what was happening until it...
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...
Which Barrel on Over-Under Shotguns?
Most over/under shotguns let you select which barrel fires first. It’s an important feature because you should select the bottom barrel to fire first...
Pig Processing
One really neat thing about Freeze is his inherent proclivity to “do it myself”. If he’s being modest, he’ll always justify it by saying,...
Crazy Deer 2015
Thought some of you would find this photo interesting. As I see it, there are three types of deer racks: Typical, non-typical and coo-coo-crazy.
This...
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
Weird FG42 AR
Ok, so maybe the “AR” part is a bit of a stretch. But it accepts AR mags and uses an AR fire-control group. It...
Scrome J8F1 Scopes Complete
Received word this AM from Scrome in France. The production run of J8F1 scopes is now complete. Over the next few weeks, they will...
Score Cheap Ammo for Black Friday
The shopping frenzy starts at 7 p.m. Thursday! The crew at Cheapammo.com has a bunch of bulk ammo deals they are clearing out. In some cases,...
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...
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 — VZ58 on Mitchell Range
I am in The District for a few days so Freeze took it upon himself to break out his truck gun and warm it...
Chief’s Special
This is a Smith and Wesson Model 60 Chiefs Special. This one is a no dash model, meaning it is a first run model...
