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SHS-64: CZ SP-01 Tactical
SHS-64: CZ SP-01 Tactical
What we have here is a fully tricked out CZ-75 known at the SP-01 Tactical. Pretty cool gun with every option...
1911 Drill – 5 Shot Pace Drill
1911 Drill - 5 Shot Pace Drill
Picked this drill up from Mike Seeklander probably 2 years ago. It’s still something I need to work...
Military Surplus
Robinson M96 Coming Back?
This was sent to us by a reader. A member of the Robinson M96 Facebook page posted a email from Robinson Arms stating that...
POTD – Colt 1903 Pistol
The only reason I didn’t buy this pistol is because of the caliber: 32acp. That is not a caliber I support. Simple as that.
But..this...
The Model 1917 Revolver
The Model 1917 Had The Back Of The M1911
When the US gunned up for World War I, it pressed a lot of manufacturers into...
M1905 Mk II Ross Rifle Refurb Complete
We picked up a Ross rifle for the armory. We needed something in British 303 and the Canadian Ross came our way. The rifle...
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
Tisas Raider Breaks at Zero Rounds
Well…we picked up one of the Tisas Raiders in 9mm. Looked like a fun clone gun. Especially for the price. And..it appears at that...
1911 Pistols
POTD – The 13 P’s of Gun Wear
Pistol princesses post preposterous pictures
of pistols posing perfectly per peer pressure
to peacock profoundly.
—Marky
Blaser Rifles
GRS Ragnarok Overview of Features
Ok. We have had some time with and behind the GRS Ragnarok chassis and are really impressed. This system is a major upgrade for...
Hunting
Blue Wildebeest
Been out looking for a warthog. It may take several days as this is one of the most difficult species to hunt.
Shot this blue wildebeest...
POTD — Opening Day Gun Season
Made it a point to hunt Freeze’s property this year. Was hoping to break in the Wild West Co-Pilot with some meat. But alas,...
Big Urban Deer
Report came in from a well to-do neighborhood that this deer was laid up and injured. The caller suspected the deer, “had been shot”.
Since...
2016 Dove Hunt
Here are some highlights from the 2016 Dove Hunt. A bunch of us went out on opening day. It was my first time. And...
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
MTM 4-Can Ammo Crate
Officer Mike sent this along. He’s not the first LEO, or even the first PD, I have seen buy these. Figured a checkbook endorsement...
NRA – National Firearms Museum
A good friend of ours visited the NRA museum and took some pictures. He didn’t intend for these to be published so some are...
Custom Blaser Tactical 2 Barrels
This has been in the works for quite some time and was knocked by the pandemic disruptions. But now we can talk about it....
Springfield Goes 2011(tm)
Springfield Goes 2011(tm)
So it leaked a few days ago. Springfield Armory has come out with a double stack 1911. What they brand as the...
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 – Timed Hostage Rescue Shot
Doc and I at the Cool-Kid-Range practicing a timed, multi-target, hostage rescue shot.
Sincerely,
Marky
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Post Sickness Workouts
Working out the kinks in my shooting after being sick for a week.
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