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Armory Chat EP31 -DPRK Missile Truths
I have been getting a fair amount of questions via e-mail about the DPRK missile situation. Here are some of my thoughts and observations.
It's...
Suppressor Over-gasses AR-10: Resolution
Special note: Some minor audio issues with the popping since the wind was very high that day. 20+ mph.
So this is a chapter 2...
Military Surplus
Armory Chat EP14 — The People Have Spoken
It appears folks have chosen the 223 FN FAL as the first rifle to shoot some drills with. In order of votes:
FN FAL 223.
SIG...
FAMAS Price Ceiling?
Me following the price of FAMAS rifles has turned into somewhat a reoccurring theme around here. Probably a coping mechanism to assuage my guilt...
The M7 Bayonet
I was doing some work on a few rifles and I ran across a few bayonets I like to keep around. I’m not a...
Bad News BREN
We have an update on the BREN dummy gun. Initially we had hoped the 07 could bring it back to life as a semi-auto....
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
Bolt on Rail Body for 1911
Like many of you, I have seen stories about these bolt-on rail-body kits (Recover Tactical) for 1911s. I have never given them much mind....
Blaser Rifles
Looking For Blaser 556 Barrel
I wasn’t really sure what to title this post. The runner-ups:
“Help! I’ve fallen and I can’t get it up!”
“Desperately Seeking Susan”
“Das Barrel!!!”
“Dreams of My...
Hunting
The One That Got Away
Every so often in the business of gun writing you send back a gun that you wish you had bought instead. When I worked...
Shark Fishing
Shark fishing was good today.
Officer Mike
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A Quality Shotgun Travel Case
In the 1990’s, I was invited to participate in a big shotgun event. Kind of a big deal back then. But being much younger,...
Wild West Co-Pilot on Range
So…it’s time to introduce big-bore to the new facility. As in 45-70.
Our regulars have seen the Wild West Guns Alaskan Co-Pilot before. Not a...
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
Glock is Already the Military Service Pistol
The fix is in. I thought maybe with the rumors about the SIG P320 being the FBI favorite, things would change?
But the FBI just...
The SRM Arms Model 1216
I came across a pretty radical new shotgun while at the wholesaler show last week. The SRM Arms Model 1216 is an American-made, semi-automatic,...
Don’t Tell Me This Isn’t a Service Rifle
A few months back, I had gotten into a little snit with a guy working the counter at Bud’s Guns in Lexington, Ky. I...
Ruger’s Line Up – 2016 SHOT Show
Ruger’s big deal at SHOT was, of course, its new American pistol available in either 9x19mm or .45 ACP. This is a continuation of...
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
Fall Fashion Week: S&W 940-1
Back in the day, these were a very hot item. A J-frame revolver that can shoot 9x19. The same caliber as most service pistols.
The...
Steven’s 22-410
Here are some images of the Steven’s Multi-Caliber Freeze and I discussed on pod. We ended up acquiring it. For those Google searching for...
