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The Remington Rider Revolver
Full name: The Remington-Rider New Model Double Action Belt Pistol.
Remington made this pistol between 1863 and 1873. In that 10 year run 3000 to...
Giraffe Bone: Working Man’s Ivory
Ivory is as popular as ever, but the prices and restrictions are becoming larger and larger hurtles. There is a cheaper alternative however. —Editor
Freeze
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“Shooting...
Military Surplus
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...
FN FAL in Iraq
A reader from Iraq reached out and wanted some advice. His personal weapon is an honest to goodness FN made FAL. But he wishes...
J8F1 Scope Container Box
As some of you might recall, the John1911 Armory is on the list for a new production J8F1 scope for our French Army Sniper...
1891 Carcano Bayonet Repair
Follow up on a video we did a few weeks ago. Putting together a correct 1891 Carcano rifle, so a bayonet was in order.
However…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
5000 Rounds Fired – EDC X9L
5000 Rounds Fired
First off, this video requires some explanation. It’s actually a video test. And since every video needs a goal, for the purpose...
Blaser Rifles
Blaser R8 Extraction Issues
So while out on the range, I had a complete failure of the gun to extract spent cases. Actually loaded cases as well.
After some...
Hunting
Playing with Camera in Blind
Took these photos last year while pig hunting in Texas. The quality isn’t the best, but that’s not the point. I have seen many...
Boresighting without a collimator
Bore Sighting a Rifle
So you just bought a new scope, mounted it on your rifle and are ready for the range, right? Not quite. ...
POTD: The Boneyard
Just a quick picture of the day. Freeze is a very accomplished hunter. So much so, he processes his own deer every season. As...
Piebald Deer Sighted
Freeze has sighted a piebald deer on his property. His current plan is to harvest the deer next year, should it survive. —Editor
Freeze
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“Shooting Guns...
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
Blaser Optics
Some have asked me about Blaser optics. Or if I will be trying Blaser optics? In short: No.
IMO they are way too heavy. And...
Ultra Lightweight AR
At 5.0 pounds with no compromises on materials, 2A-Armament has set out to deliver a factory built, lightweight rifle that combines all of its...
Tara TM-9 First Shots
Picked up this Tara TM-9 from Centerfire Systems. For practically a steal, IMO. Came with 2 17 round mags but we decided to toss...
FNH USA Announces SCAR 17 Recall
RSR a major US distributor to most gun shops has announced a SCAR 17 recall. It seems they have detected the possibility that 471...
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
Borchardt Carbine
What’s better than a Borchardt pistol? Why a carbine of course! I took these photos a while back while visiting the Cody Firearms Museum...
POTD – Rusty Wolf Ammo
Rusty ammo, Ya’ll! I can’t say for certain this didn’t get wet because of me. But I was surprised. The Wilson EXperior ate it...
