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1905 Ross Rifle Function Test
It’s New Years weekend and the armory is slow. So it’s a perfect time to get something off my to-do list. Today I am...
Video — Full Speed – Slow Speed Video Test
Full Speed - Slow Speed video test. It is interesting to see your own hands under recoil to pick out every little nuance. Also...
Military Surplus
Scoped Enfield
When I see images like this, it inevitably begets the question: What is your definition of sporterized?
Is it a weapon that has been modified...
POTD — The Golden BB
Thought this was an interesting photo. What you are looking at is an anti-aircraft round that has passed through this plane’s prop while in...
Steyr-Hahn 1912 Disassembly
Steyr-Hahn / Steyr 1912 Assembly and disassembly instructions.
Sincerely,
Marky
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“Shooting Guns & Having Fun”
SPAS-12 Reproduction Sling
The final item in the SPAS-12 “project” (Nod to the actual SPAS-12 Project — SPAS-12.com) is a reproduction “correct” sling. The good news is...
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
Carry Guns & Gloves
Another thing I like about the Wilson X9L is the increase in trigger-guard size. Any CCW gun that is carried daily ideally should be...
Blaser Rifles
POTD – Battle Steel Gun Jaw
We had some viewers inquire about more info on Officer Mike’s tripod setup. The manufacturer of the mount is Battle Steel. And the tripod...
Hunting
Shark Fishing
Shark fishing was good today.
Officer Mike
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“Shooting Guns & Having Fun”
Chainsaw Party 2018
Well…the 2018 Chainsaw party has come and gone. I don’t know I am getting older or if the logs are getting heavier, I suspect...
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...
“Civilized” Hunting
As much as I love hunting, the idea of sitting in a treestand and freezing my tail off for hours doesn’t appeal to me....
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
A Love Letter To EoTech
Dear EoTech,
While I have never personally dated you, I have seen you in relationships with plenty of my friends. I have seen you treat...
Pat Rogers of EAG Tactical Passed Away Today
Pat was a very interesting person. A long time firearms professional and retired NYPD Detective, he didn't move in the cool-guy Hollywood circles. But...
Beretta Prop Gun
Movie prop gun checked out of The Armory for a few weeks. Just got it back in. Student movie from what I’ve seen. Hope...
NPR: NY Residents Have Only Registered 45,000 Military Style Weapons
News outlets in New York State are reporting that only 45,000 military style weapons have been registered under the SAFE Act. And many, many...
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 — Cleaning S&W Model 64
If you shoot them, you must clean them.
Marky
www.tacticaltshirts.com
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POTD – Bush-Hog Killer
It’s time to start cutting the John1911 range. Which means bush-hog FOD walks. Look what I found today:
Old barbed wire fence.
Yowza! And here’s the...