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eXperior Trigger Control
The trigger on the Wilson eXperior is much “crispier” than on the EDC X9L. It’s been about a decade since I ran such a...
The Melt Your Face Drill
Ok. Confession time. This isn’t really a drill. This is what most shooting actually is: Slow, Tedious, Administrative, or Repetitive shooting.
In this case, I...
Military Surplus
POTD – FN FNC
With all the hubbub at SHOT about pending imports of FNC rifles from Indonesia, people have been asking if we will buy an FNC.
Well…we...
Guns of The Little Bighorn
We had the Shiloh Sharps rifle out again this week. And while I didn’t get a chance to shoot any video, we do happen...
Scrome FRF2 Scope Mounts
So we signed up with Scrome and committed to buying one of their J8 scopes for the French Army FRF2 sniper rifles.
Well…a few days...
SHS-75: Enfield No4 Mk1 – Long Branch
On this episode of the Second Hand Showcase, we are looking at a WWII Enfield pattern rifle that was factory refurbished in 1949. I...
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
Refreshing X9L Magazines
You want to know a secret tell about people who shoot handguns a lot? They show up at the range with a whole pile...
Blaser Rifles
Blaser R8 – Long or Short Action?
Had an interesting e-mail from someone recently who was in the market for his first Blaser R8. After some back and forth, I realized...
Hunting
Armory Chat 26 – Old Guy Air Guns
By popular demand, here is a close up of the GAMO 640 rifle we use for deprivation around the armory buildings. And a bonus,...
Chainsaw Party 2018
Well…the 2018 Chainsaw party has come and gone. I don’t know I am getting older or if the logs are getting heavier, I suspect...
Pointed Bullets and Tubular Magazines
“Don’t use pointed bullets in tubular magazines!” We’ve all heard that warning. The reason is because the cartridges are in-line, and the point of...
Ground Blind Hunting — by Freezer Meat
With early archery season just a few week away I thought I would talk a bit about how you can enjoy harvesting deer from...
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
Crazy Expensive VP9
You know a pistol has “made it” when custom versions sell for 3-4x their MSRP. Here we have a HK VP9 that is commanding...
Can Cannon Update
Earlier this year John1911 previewed a new product seen at SHOT Show called the Can Cannon-- a launching device set up for launching full...
Boyds’ Savage A17 Hardwood Replacement Stocks
I’m a big fan of Boyds gunstocks because they’re made well, are reasonably priced and usually drop right in. I’m also a recent fan...
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...
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 – The Fix by Q
Editor’s note: Officer Mike has been talking about getting a Q rifle for a few months. Looks like he has finally procured one. Personally...
Eat Your Heart Out
Officer Mike sent this over after seeing Doc’s SCAR-20 Group.
—Editor
Officer Mike
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