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SHS 59: Kimber 10mm 1911
On this episode of the Second Hand Showcase, we are looking at a dream gun for many of us 1990’s gun owners. A new...
When The Wind Doesn’t Blow
We are still trying to get used to the particulars of the new rifle range. And one of the most interesting aspects is it’s...
Military Surplus
Remington 1875 Factory Blem?
Long story very short. We are not 100% sure what we are looking at here. Is the variation shown in these revolvers normal or...
SHS 37 – Colt 1903 Shooter Grade
Previously we featured a collector grade 1903 that was asking for top dollar. Now we have something a little more in my wheelhouse. A...
Straight Pull: Ross Rifle vs Blaser
Straight Pull: Ross Rifle vs Blaser
User question: What are the differences between the Ross straight pull and the Blaser straight pulls?
In short? Everything. Besides...
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...
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 09: SIG Scorpion 1911
On this episode of the Second Hand Showcase we are looking at a Sig Scorpion 1911.
I could go on and on about all the...
Blaser Rifles
Sunset on The Rifle Range
Unlike most people in the Shooting community I always make sure to shoot all year round.
And truth be told, when it starts getting cold;...
Hunting
300 Weatherby For Africa
Doc and I were out on the range for another project, but he wanted to get his 300 Weatherby shot. A big trip to...
SIG Cross – OINK OINK!
Most of you know Doc has been in Arizona all winter. Well he is slowly driving his way back to Cincinnati. But while on...
Zeiss VICTORY V8 Riflescope
Carl Zeiss Sports Optics introduced the new VICTORY V8 riflescope line at SHOT Show. Models include 1-8x30, 1.8-14x50, 2.8-20x56 and 4.8-35x60. The scope has...
Ivory Stocked Rifle
I will start off by saying that I like Ivory. I like it as grips for firearms and have carried a ivory gripped pistol...
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
Multi-Caliber Survival Package
MGI had its Survival Package at SHOT Show set up for four popular calibers all in one tactical case. The package includes a 9mm...
Multi-Caliber AR Mag
One of the weakest links in the reliability of the Stoner system is the magazine. Modern synthetic mags have greatly improved the situation, but...
Thermal Imaging For Less Than $3K
Armasight introduced its latest and most technologically advanced family of Predator thermal imaging weapon sights to the sporting, law enforcement and military markets. The...
Gemtech Integra First Impressions
In a word: Favorable.
The upper is lighter than I would have expected. The gas to the shooters face is almost NIL. And it seems...
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 – EDC X9L w/Surefire X300u-b
Unfortunately there is some holster drama that will likely require a replacement. Since that is in play, it’s finally time to look into AIWB...
Reloading: Don’t Skip Primer Pocket
Reloading: Don’t Skip Primer Pocket
Clean those primer pockets. Even after you tumble them. Carbon build up in the left. Corncob media in the right.
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