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SHS 11 – Colt Army Special
On this episode of the Second Hand Showcase, we have a revolver that was made by Colt in the hopes of getting a government...
Beretta 92X Performance First Shots
Ok. First shots with the 92x are in the can. Shoots very well. VERY. I didn’t include pics of the paper groups. But it’s...
Military Surplus
POTD – Steyr GB
Steyr GB coming into the reference collection. By the time you read this, it should already be here and on the books.
—Marky
Inert Training Rifles
While the term “blue gun” is a relatively recent development in firearms training circles, the concept of inert training weapons is not. Some are...
Robinson M96 Coming Back?
This was sent to us by a reader. A member of the Robinson M96 Facebook page posted a email from Robinson Arms stating that...
C96 Pistols in Khyber Pass
Two C96 pattern pistols in the Khyber Pass region of Pakistan.
Umar
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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
Reader Buys a Used CQB
Been sitting on this one for a bit. Some months ago, Chad reached out and wanted my opinion on a mass produced 1911 vs...
Blaser Rifles
Dry Tune Up
Short story. Practice makes perfect. Focusing on position shooting this year. But before I can do that, I need to work out the kinks...
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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Germany’s “Cabela’s”
On a recent hunting trip to Germany, I came across what can only be called the Deutschland equivalent of Cabela’s. Frankonia was stocked with...
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...
Strange Target Damage
Made reference about this incident on pod a few weeks back. Also since it happened during deer gun season, I am putting it under...
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
Combat Gauze – Medical Dorks & Swat Doc’s
Soapbox Alert.
Can we be real for a minute? Most shooters don't have much of anything along the lines of a first aid supplies. And...
New BATFE Approved Barrel On Thompson Semi-Auto Carbine
For more than 100 years, the “Chicago Typewriter” has been a favorite among collectors and shooting enthusiasts. Now, Kahr Firearms Group has given the...
Barrett 98B LW
When most shooters think of Barrett, the first thing that comes to mind is their .50-caliber rifle and that makes sense considering all the...
Belt Buckle Guns
These have always been goofy. Something that appeals to children or folks who’s view of “combat” is distorted by fetish and fantasy.
Typically two traits...
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 – Colt SP1
Our Colt SP1 with period correct-ish 30 round mag. It’s cool these 20” guns have come back into vogue. Even though this rife is...
POTD – Timed Hostage Rescue Shot
Doc and I at the Cool-Kid-Range practicing a timed, multi-target, hostage rescue shot.
Sincerely,
Marky
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