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SHS-75: Enfield No4 Mk1 – Long Branch
On this episode of the Second Hand Showcase, we are looking at a WWII Enfield pattern rifle that was factory refurbished in 1949. I...
The S&W 5906 vs the 5903
Some of my Smith collection. A model 5906 and the little less common 5903. And the differences between the two.
Kraken
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Military Surplus
Semi-Auto M-60 “Machine Gun”
Freeze got me started on looking at these a few years ago. He makes the argument that these semi-auto, belt-feds, conversions are fun, collectable...
SHS 10: Last Ditch Arisaka Rifle
In this episode of the Second Hand Showcase, we have a late war Arisaka Type 39 Rifle. Also known as a, “Last Ditch Rifle”.
Mechanically...
Yugo Mauser Pics In The Snow
I have kind of been on Freeze about him taking more pictures of our projects and sharing them with readers. He’s always got some...
S&W 5906 Restoration
Marky dropped this off at my house with no warning. His words were, “Fix this gun”. For the pics you can see at THE...
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
1911 Drill – 5 Shot Pace Drill
1911 Drill - 5 Shot Pace Drill
Picked this drill up from Mike Seeklander probably 2 years ago. It’s still something I need to work...
Blaser Rifles
Home Camo Job on Your Rifle. Sig Sauer / Blaser Tactical...
The Blaser project has been proceeding nicely. It's a very nice rifle with lots of features but still doesn't weigh a metric S-Ton. The...
Hunting
Broken Tine Down
Broken Tine spotted.
Broken Tine sighted in.
Broken Tine down.
Broken Tine on the plate.
“Officer Mike”
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Blue Wildebeest
Been out looking for a warthog. It may take several days as this is one of the most difficult species to hunt.
Shot this blue wildebeest...
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...
The .505 Gibbs—Big, But Not So Bad!
When it comes to what I consider the “big-ass” cartridges, one I really like is the .505 Gibbs. It’s beltless, and factory loads send...
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
Bushnell ConX 1-Mile LRF
Brownell's was blowing out the ConX LRF. At $700, I was not a buyer. But at $299? I jumped on it. Looking for a...
Pioneer Airbow From Benjamin
Wow have things changed in airguns since my youthful days of BB gun wars! Benjamin is now owned by Crosman Corporation, and people hunt...
Package Deal ARs
I was visiting a gun store on some other business when I happened to see a rifle that came in for transfer. I won’t...
FN HIPER Pistol
FN released info about this pistol a few days ago. Looking at the promotional material, it appears they do not intend to sell it...
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 — STI DVC-P 2011
This is on loan from a local SWAT team. It still is being broken in and the owner was kind enough to let us...
POTD – Stay Away From My Tractor
POTD - Stay Away From My Tractor
A thoughtful, remarkably on-brand gift for the John1911 Armory.
It produced quite a lot of giggles.
Sincerely,
Marky
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