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SIG 551a1 Configuration
Made enough upgrades and changes to the SIG USA 551a1 that it merits a video. Just easier to film it than write about it.
Short...
Submit your Questions
It's become a travel tradition. Q&A time. Leave your questions below, in e-mail, Instagram or Facebook. Questions asked via private message and e-mail will...
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...
Armory Chat EP 03
In this episode 03 of the Armory Chat, we are doing some things a little different. Originally that day, I had planned on filming...
New FAMAS Auction Price Record
Special thanks to John G. For bringing this to my attention. Without him, I would have completely missed this auction.
Last night, on Gunbroker, a...
More Remingtons
The estate I have been working with is sending over more guns to look at. Just a preview.
Freeze
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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
Barn Construction 5 – Final
As many of you have noticed, our content posting scheduled has slowed down over the past week. As expected, this is because we are...
1911 Pistols
POTD – Duluth Trading Company Pants
So…THIS is what that little piece of fabric is for! To hold my hammer!
OK. All kidding aside, Yaqui style holsters are still crap.
Sincerely,
Marky
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Blaser Rifles
Brazilian Army Sniper – Blaser Tac2’s
Brazilian Army Sniper - Blaser Tac2’s
Saw some cool pics of Brazilian Army snipers using their Blaser Tactical 2’s in a multinational service competition. Being...
Hunting
Pointed Bullets and Tubular Magazines
“Don’t use pointed bullets in tubular magazines!” We’ve all heard that warning. The reason is because the cartridges are in-line, and the point of...
Turkey Tune Up
If it’s not already turkey season in your neck of the woods, it should be soon. As much as it’s a thrill to have...
My Dove Hunt Setup
As some of you know, we were in attendance for opening day for the 2016 Dove Hunting Season. This was my very first time...
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
Larry Vickers Bans Appendix Carry For Un-vetted Students.
The ass hurt over the LAV banning appendix carry is hilarious. If Larry Vickers doesn't want open enrollment classes to carry appendix, that's his...
Blaser Barrel Blanks by Lilja
First of all, try to say that title three times fast! Now that is out of the way, let’s get down to business.
Blaser support...
Project(s) Rifle
Aka what do you do with a pile of gun parts accumulated over 30 years working in the firearms industry?
This rifle is the amalgamation...
So what is a Mountain Rifle?
A handy demonstration about rifle weight. Frankly, I think this is something that has really jumped the tracks in the US shooting community. We...
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 – Chainsaw CCW Pistol
On the internet I always see pics of really pretty 1911s people claim they carry everyday. Showroom quality these things.
But somehow, my guns end...
Mossberg 590 On The Tailgate
Still running the Plinking Around series and broke out my trusty old Mossberg 590. While there is nothing special about a Mossberg, this is...
