John1911 TV / Videos
Video — Why I always Prefer a Sweat Guard
If you don’t want to watch the video, the summation is I use a sweat guard the way a NBA player uses a backboard...
SHS 33 – Glock 41 Gen 4
On this episode of the Second Hand Showcase is a used gun that seems like it just came out a hot minute ago: Glock...
Military Surplus
Australian Warships Seize Smuggled Weapons.
Figured many of our readers would enjoy this story since the attached photos are quite interesting. It would be my guess, based on condition,...
The Dardick Revolver
The cartridge on the left is one you will probably never see outside of a serious ammunition collection or gun show. It’s called a...
POTD – Russian Sniper Rifle Testing
POTD - Russian Sniper Rifle Testing
Some quick pictures from the range today. We were filming the answer to a question a viewer asked. So...
POTD — German Sniper with Russian Rifle
History is a funny thing. Here is a photo of some German snipers dated 25th April, 1945. Germany officially surrendered on May 7th.
When most...
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
Reader Buys a Used CQB
Been sitting on this one for a bit. Some months ago, Chad reached out and wanted my opinion on a mass produced 1911 vs...
Blaser Rifles
Blaser Barrel Storage
As promised in the end of year review, we will be publishing more precision rifle content from our range. And along with that comes...
Hunting
Mossberg 500 Weaver Scope Mount
I noticed this shotgun during our dove hunt. Freeze’s SIL was running one of his 500 Mossberg’s. Obviously we don’t need scopes for wing-shooting,...
Getting The Crossbow’s Ready For The Season: Horton & PSE
So it's well into summer and now is the time to check your hunting gear. We always start with archery since it is the...
North American Sheep Grand-Slam
Took these pics in Cody Wyoming. What you are looking at here is considered one of the greatest feats in hunting: The North American...
Trail Breaker At Camp Perry
I haven’t seen one of these types of bikes in 30 years. I didn’t know they still made them! Or perhaps started making them...
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
G45 over The G19x
Ok. So I had a chance to finally see these two pistols in person. Actually at the same time. If you want to know...
AIM Surplus Visit
Stopped in AIM Surplus to pick up some extra ammo real quick for the Kraken visit. They have REALLY upgraded their showroom for the...
Gemtech Integra First Impressions
In a word: Favorable.
The upper is lighter than I would have expected. The gas to the shooters face is almost NIL. And it seems...
Belt Buckle Guns
These have always been goofy. Something that appeals to children or folks who’s view of “combat” is distorted by fetish and fantasy.
Typically two traits...
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
Labeling Your Brass For a Match
I saw this photo on the internet and it got me thinking. A lot of folks don’t realize that there are generally two types...
POTD – Clean Wilson Experior
The Wilson eXperior came into the armory for some basic cleaning and video recording. Since it normally lives in my truck as my backup...
