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Daewoo DP51 Takedown
Daewoo DP51 Takedown
By viewer request, a takedown video of the Daewoo DP51 pistol. While not a complicated pistol, there are a few tricks the...
Night Vision Shoot
We had a friend come by our range for some projects. But while he was there, he brought his work gear and demoed some...
Military Surplus
SHS 02: American Eagle Luger
Up next in the Second Hand Showcase series is something a little more pedestrian: An American Eagle Commercial Luger.
Model of 1900. Grip Safety. Early...
Mexican Mondragon Rifle
The Mondragon is a unicorn rifle for us. They are very rare overall and extremely rare inside of the United States. Why? Logically…how many...
POTD — M1D Garand Deer Hunting
Interesting photo showed up on the internet this week. The owner of a M1D Garand sniper rifle had his MILSURP out in the Western...
Actual Kennedy – Oswald Ammo.
Years ago I bought a box of reloading stuff. It was a mismatched batch of powder, bullets, some dies and other what nots. In...
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
Barn Construction 5 – Final
As many of you have noticed, our content posting scheduled has slowed down over the past week. As expected, this is because we are...
1911 Pistols
Wilson EDC X9L Shoot Hollow Points?
Since I have opened videos to viewer questions one thing has become clear; I cannot assume the viewer knows what I know.
In this case,...
Blaser Rifles
2022 IWA: Akila R8 Detachable Mag
For our European readers, it appears Akila will be showing off their R8 detachable magazine chassis at the IWA show in March.
If you are...
Hunting
I’d Rather Be Shot
It’s inevitable: When I post a story about hunting, we get some blowback. The complaints and accusations are always filled with logical fallacies and...
Freeze’s Dove Gun – Winchester 101
I’m not exactly sure I recall every detail about Freeze’s Winchester 101. I know, according to him, it’s a little short for some winged...
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,...
Shark Fishing
Shark fishing was good today.
Officer Mike
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“Shooting Guns & Having Fun”
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
Bushnell ConX 1-Mile LRF
Brownell's was blowing out the ConX LRF. At $700, I was not a buyer. But at $299? I jumped on it. Looking for a...
Don’t Be “Suppressed!”
I just got word from friends over at Silencerco that the Hearing Protection Act (HPA) was reintroduced to the House of Representatives this past...
M41B Swede Sniper Cheek Piece
Follow up on the Swede Sniper project. One thing that became obviously clear during the function test was the cheek position on that rifle...
Vortex Scope Cut-Away
Saw this at the Vortex booth during the 2019 NRA show. And I have to tell you, it was amazing!
Scott Terhall spent about 20...
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
Fall Fashion Week – Bernardelli P.One
So it’s Fall Fashion Week again here at The Armory. Up today is an Italian Manufacture, Israeli Police surplus Bernardelli P.One pistol.
Sincerely,
Marky
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Honest Wear – Wilson Protector
Andy A. sends over a 1911 with honest wear. —Editor
Here’s my carry Wilson. Been to Gunsite numerous times. Only time it’s malfunctioned has been...
