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Video — Working the Blaser Safety
The Blaser system is still relatively uncommon in The United States. The safety on this design is heavy since it cocks and un-cocks the...
Yaqui Holster Issue — Demo Video
I keep getting inquires about specifically why I don’t like Yaqui style holsters. Previously I have addressed it, but it seems I need to...
Military Surplus
Goofy Stocks of the Past
Recently while browsing a Rock Island Auction online catalog I was reminded how far we’ve come with gun ergonomics, and how much ergonomics change...
POTD – Deuce 1/2
I have been remiss in keeping our readers up to date on the rifle range construction. For that I apologize. It has been a...
Rhodesian Shotgun Breakdown
Per multiple requests, this video is a breakdown and analysis of the Rhodesian A-5 Shotgun we have in The Armory. It’s long. It’s tedious....
Broom-Handle Mauser: 30 Mauser or 9mm Luger?
One of my regular FFL stores popped up with a Broom-handle Mauser also known as the C96. I have been casually paying attention 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
SHS – The One That Got Away
The One That Got Away
Heads up. We are bringing back the Second Hand Showcase video series this week. It’s in editing now. But I...
Blaser Rifles
Blaser Tactical Magazine Analysis
Can’t post too much on this. But we occasionally get private messages about this subject. Since we can’t address specifics, all I can show...
Hunting
Taking the Kids Scorpion Hunting. By: Scott Mayer
This is the first contributor article to be published. With the unexpected growth of our business, our technology backbone was never able to keep...
Eye Candy — By Scott Mayer
Exceptional gun engraving is nothing less than pure art on steel canvas. For many hunters, it tells their story and adds a soul to...
Man Injured in Hog Hunt
I was recently sent this photo since we posted about pig hunting in Texas. I don’t recall where the sender said it happened, but...
Riding The Ranch
One of my favorite past times is reconnaissance. I’m weird like that. I’m a natural patroller. So when we show up to hunt a...
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
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...
Glock is Already the Military Service Pistol
The fix is in. I thought maybe with the rumors about the SIG P320 being the FBI favorite, things would change?
But the FBI just...
ThermaCELL Heated Insoles ProFLEX Heavy Duty
I know this is supposed to be all about guns and shooting and such, but I just had to include these because I know...
DDI12—12-gauge AK
You’re probably familiar with the 12-gauge Saiga or the Molot-made Vepr that we reviewed here last year. Now there’s a new 12-gauge AK from...
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
Old Habits Die Hard – Shotguns
Do you have any guns designated for roles more out of habit that logic? Mine is this Mossberg 590. I have had it for...
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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