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Blaser LRS – CISM – UIT Magazines
An interesting development in the Blaser rifle world. A small custom shop known as Morlock Customs, out of California, is starting to make aftermarket...
RPG-7 Project Complete
Finally have all the parts needed for the RPG-7 Project to be complete.
RPG-7 Tube.
RPG-7 Inert Rocket.
RPG BiPod.
RPG Sight System / PGO-7
Marky
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Military Surplus
WWI Lugers Engraved Set
There are some thing in life I will never own. While I certainly can appreciate them for what they are, I am not running...
Knee Mortar — One man’s Trash is another man’s Treasure
Working at a garbage processing facility has it’s ups and downs. If you’re a mechanic like me, then it’s mostly downs. Working there is...
Ross Rifle Bayonet Fixed
Marky came across a smoking deal on a Ross Rifle Bayonet. We needed one for the Ross Rifle in the armory. And when we...
Somali Pirate AK’s Captured
These photos were recently released by groups operating off the East Coast of Africa. A group of Somali pirates were captured and their weapons...
Shooting
Ed Brown A3 Tactical – First Shots
Kraken and I took his new Ed Brown rifle out to get a rough zero. The gun shoots pretty well. Especially with crappy hunting...
Workbench
Trijicon SRO Battery Tool
OK…so let’s get the first thing out of the way: yes, I need to clean my gun.
Now that we have dispensed with the pleasantries,...
1911 Pistols
WWI 1911 Shadow Box Complete Assembly
A few months ago, I shared with our readers the story about a WWI 1911 that we saved from destruction. The pistol has seen...
Blaser Rifles
Armory Chat 42 – Only one 338 Lapua Mag
Well...As we get closer to finishing the new rifle range, it’s almost impossible to not think about what rifles we will be able to...
Hunting
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...
Playing with Camera in Blind
Took these photos last year while pig hunting in Texas. The quality isn’t the best, but that’s not the point. I have seen many...
The Guns Not Taken
Editor’s note: Doc was supposed to be in Africa on Safari right now. But COVID round two was playing havoc on his logistics plan...
Working Bird Dog
So our regulars know that I went on my very first “bird hunt” this past dove season. I shot a lot. And missed even...
Podcast
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...
EP-329: The Double Douche From Road House
Episode 329 of the John1911 podcast is now live:
SHOT Show 2024.
Shooitng an Ed Brown Rifle.
S&W 32H&R J-Frame.
New FNC rifles coming...
Commentary
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...
Not Buying The New SG Shot Timer
Those of us who run the original SG Shot timer are aware of it’s one weakness: The beep speaker isn’t as loud as it...
Industry news
Don’t Be “Suppressed!”
I just got word from friends over at Silencerco that the Hearing Protection Act (HPA) was reintroduced to the House of Representatives this past...
Combat Gauze – Medical Dorks & Swat Doc’s
Soapbox Alert.
Can we be real for a minute? Most shooters don't have much of anything along the lines of a first aid supplies. And...
SCAR-20 Drama Queen
I wish I could say seeing the SCAR-20 get first round hits at range was a blasé thing. But frankly, the SCAR-20 has been...
For The Shooter Who Has Everything (On Earth)–Cabot Guns Debuts Pistol...
Cabot Guns has been producing premiere, state-of-the-art 1911 style pistols constructed to aerospace precision standards since 2011. Now the company has commenced work on...
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
Pic of Day: Bullet in the Dryer
9mm 124g FMJ in DryerIf you are an avid shooter, this situation will be familiar to you. I was opening my dryer the other...
POTD — LED Front Sight
I have noticed an emerging trend by some of the higher end hunting rifles. Led front sights. I wasn’t really sure how I felt...