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SHS-66: Rock River Arms LAR-9
What we have here is a carbine format I was super hot on about 25 years ago. The 9mm AR-15 carbine. Back in the...
How Tomahawks Work
US sea based cruise missiles have been in the news lately. And I figured I would take this opportunity to show the full flight...
Military Surplus
Weird Bayonet Markings
This bayonet was spotted at our local FFL and I thought the conversation was worth sharing here.
Notice the notches in the handle? Interesting. Does...
M41B Sniper Rifle Project
Decided we need to set aside time to shoot some of the MILSURP projects we have in The Armory. And one in particular is...
Armory Chat EP11 — Ross Rifle Bayonet Drama
The best laid plans of mice and men. Canadian made, US marked Ross MKII rifle. We sourced a bayonet for it…and…I'll let the video...
Armory Chat 34: Valmet M76 Help
So...we have a Valmet M76 in the armory. Like everyone else in the Valmet game, we need mags. So if you have any to...
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
EDC X9L Holsters & Mags
The Wilson Combat EDC line of handguns gives the user two magazine options. A flush-fit 15 rounder and an extended 18 rounder.
Both magazines work...
Blaser Rifles
Attaching Bipod on Blaser Tactical 2
The Blaser Tactical 2, LRS2, LRS1 and CISM rifles utilize a common accessory system known as UIT or the Anschutz Rail.
I purchased a small...
Hunting
Adjustable Chokes
According to patents, in 1866 American Fred Kimble and a Brit named Pape of Newcastle, England, developed shotgun choke boring in their respective countries....
44 Mag Backup
Not all backup guns are pocket rockets. Like they say, the right tool for the job. And a J-farme snub defiantly doesn’t rate in...
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...
Col. Sanders’ Coyote Cull
Officer Mike is always down to share “some” pics of his culling gig. Yes, this is part of his job.
When a friend (Colonel Sanders)...
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
HK P7 Long Slide – Record Sale Price?
Saw this pistol pop up on Gunbroker. Never ever have I seen a long slide squeeze cocker, so we had to watch it. I...
Larry Vickers Custom 1911 Auction
This pistol is the one we referenced a few podcast episodes ago. During which we suggested the gun was not marketed properly, thus costing...
The Ruger Precision Rifle And Big Promises
As I type this, I am resting after getting back from attending the National Matches at Camp Perry. We have been getting inundated with...
Shorty Shotguns
These shorty shotguns have been making a comeback since the 2017 SHOT show. At least in force since then. They were quite popular in...
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 – SIG P220 Elite
We had a cop show up a few weeks ago carrying a SIG P227. That is a 45ACP chambered pistol. He expressed a desire...
POTD – Experior 5” Full Size
POTD - Experior 5” Full Size
Of the standard 1911s we down, this is still without a doubt the highest quality and most fulfilling one...
