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Armory Chat 29 – Gangsters, Outlaws & Lawman
A funny story about an accidental find: The RR Auctions catalog. I hope many of you find this as fascinating as I do.
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Plinking Around – Armory Construction Updates
Plinking Around - Armory Construction Updates
Yes the content has been slow, but I predicted that. As for what was going to cause that slowness,...
Military Surplus
SHS-49: Swedish Mauser
On this episode of the Second Hand Showcase we are looking at a rifle and caliber combination near and dear to my heart: An...
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...
HK G3 – PTR 91 – HK 91 Magazines are Cheap
I practice what I preach. I lived through the Clinton AWB and was caught completely flat-footed. Like many of my peers. I swore that...
SHS 55 – P38 Pistol by Mauser
On this episode of the Second Hand Showcase, we have a German P38 pistol made by Mauser. WWII production. While not in like new...
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
Rock Island Armory 9mm 1911
Succumbing to the 9mm 1911 peer pressure around here; I have it on good authority that Freeze secured this Rock Island Armory 1911 today....
Blaser Rifles
Blaser R8 Weight
Question asked: How much does my rifle weigh with all the changes I made?
Looks like over 14lbs. But understand a few things. The bipod...
Hunting
Texas Heart Shot
A couple of us went down to Texas for some pig hunting. Here is a 230lb pig I shot with a Blaser R8 chambered...
The Pulled-Pork Express
Had some inquiries about the pig hunt. Specifically in the article “Pig Processing”. Freeze makes a references to "Taking the company trailer” to bring...
POTD — Rhinos in Namibia
This photo is minutes old. Scott Mayer is eyeing rhinos on the plains of Africa. He figured maybe our readers would like to do...
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...
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
CORBON’s MPR Rifle Load
CORBON introduced a new MPR-Multi Purpose Rifle load for home defense, general shooting and hunting. The new bullet features a guilding metal jacket with...
Lever-Action Shotgun
With classic lever-action shotguns such as the Winchester Model 1887 being reproduced, you’re probably wondering why Adler Arms would show what looks like a...
Strangest New Product At SHOT?
Editor's note: As an industry professional I am calling bullshit on this product hands down. Scott's job is to get along with people and...
SIG Hunting Scopes
SIG SAUER got into the hunting scope market at SHOT Show with the introduction of its WHISKEY5 and WHISKEY3 Hunting Riflescopes as part of...
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 – Zero Confirm At The Cool Kid Range
Had the chance to run over to the Cool-Kid LE range and do some quick zero tweaking. We have a thing. So in order...
C96 Red 9 in The Armory
Figured I would show this. It’s a Mauser C96 chambered in 9mm Parabellum. Yes, the same caliber as your Glock 9x19 mags.
Every collection needs...
