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WWI 1911 Assessment
The 1914 Colt 1911 project has begun. And every project begins with an assessment of what is working and what needs to be replaced.
A...
3 Second Par Time
Blowing the dust off the VP9 and playing with a 3 second par time. And the video tells the tale: I need to work...
Military Surplus
AIM Surplus Visit
Stopped in AIM Surplus to pick up some extra ammo real quick for the Kraken visit. They have REALLY upgraded their showroom for the...
Armory Chat 43 – Firearm’s Hidden Features
Wanted to take a quick minute to encourage the viewer to always be curious about things you don’t know. And confident in the things...
POTD — Fantasy German Sniper
I have always felt there are generally two types of people in the gun community. Collectors and shooters. The collectors want everything original, correct,...
Steyr-Hahn 1912 Disassembly
Steyr-Hahn / Steyr 1912 Assembly and disassembly instructions.
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Marky
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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
How Forgings End Up As Guns
Thought this was a neat picture from the National Firearms Museum. In it you see forgings as they are shipped from the steel plant...
Blaser Rifles
Threading 308 & 270wby Barrels
Some years ago, we purchased some Blaser factory barrels for the R8. These are semi-weight profile and in 308 and 270wby.
Since I am pretty...
Hunting
Bad Skull Mount
Been spending some time getting the office organized. With the reactivation of the shipping department, the move into a new armory, and opening up...
Beautiful Opening Day 2015
As I type, I am sitting in the dark. With no power. And it’s zero degrees outside. Winter is fully upon us in these...
My Zeiss Compromise
Now I know this headline seems a little like click-bait. But I assure you it’s not. Hear me out.
I have been in the professional...
Hunting Camp
My “hut”. I am really roughing it. No spa. Can’t have everything!
No joy this morning. Saw lots but no opportunity for a shot. Try again this afternoon.
Slept 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 “Broom” For Brass
The first time I saw a device like the Ammo Up was at Gunsite Academy, but instead of being configured like a broom, it...
Bob Munden Display
Many of you know who Bob Munden was even if you don’t know his name. His videos showing him draw a six-shooter from a...
CZ Scorpion and Bren
Marky specifically wanted me to check out CZ’s 805 Bren, so here’s my understanding--YMMV. It’s a convertible pistol/carbine, but you can only convert a...
Silencerco Maxim 9
I am not sure what to think about these guns. I like the concept. I like the caliber. I like that it’s shorter than...
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
Crisis Averted
So recently I had to run out of town for some meetings. And about an hour before I was supposed to leave, I had...
POTD — LED Front Sight
I have noticed an emerging trend by some of the higher end hunting rifles. Led front sights. I wasn’t really sure how I felt...
