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New Website Tour
We have a new website. It’s been a major lift. This explains why new posts were off for a week.The new design is broken...
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.Marky
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Military Surplus
FNC Bois In Ukraine
An Ode to the FNC.
“Living my best life,
Running with the Bois,
Rolling deep with that FNC HEAT,
Should I come out the other side,
I have become,
An...
Red 9 Stripper Clips Arrive
C96 - Red 9 stripper clips are in....Errr...well only 1! But What the heck! ??? #c96mauser #broomhandlemauser #mauser #wwi #pistol #gunsofinstagram Sincerely, Markywww.John1911.com“Shooting Guns & Having...
FAMAS Price Ceiling?
Me following the price of FAMAS rifles has turned into somewhat a reoccurring theme around here. Probably a coping mechanism to assuage my guilt...
Video — Strange bullpup Rifles
The world is a big place and it’s easy to get tunnel vision regarding small arms. The fact is, we live in a Glock,...
Shooting
Armalite AR-50 200y Zero
Armalite AR-50 200y ZeroKraken is back at the John1911 range with his favorite gun. The Armalite AR-50. Here he is shooting surplus ammo to...
Workbench
FN Hi-Power Inert Trainer
FN Hi-Power Inert TrainerJohn1911 staff are having a debate around here about a pistol. So if you have something to add, please speak up...
1911 Pistols
Freeze’s Missing Gun
So while working late in the armory, I had a chance to go through some of the backlogged piles from the move. In particular...
Blaser Rifles
GRS Ragnarok Rides in a Hog Saddle
Being a Blaser guy used to mean always being behind the curve when it comes to all the cool kid gear. So much so...
Hunting - Outdoors
Doc’s African Trophies
After some covid delays, Doc finally got his 2020 hunt on the books. In 2023. The mounts just landed in the US. Enjoy. -Editor Docwww.John1911.com“Shooting...
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...
“Civilized” Hunting
As much as I love hunting, the idea of sitting in a treestand and freezing my tail off for hours doesn’t appeal to me....
POTD – Holosun DRS-TH, Thermal Sight
Now…we don’t want everyone screaming like little girls at a Taylor Swift concert, but Kraken and I have both purchased Holosun DRS-TH thermal sights. ...
Podcast
EP-390 -I Was Rightfully Wrong
Episode 390 of the John1911 Podcast is now live: The boys are back!
The US schwaks Venezuela.
Maduro machinegun indictments?
Going after the Ghost...
EP-389 – The Christmas Episode
Episode 389 of the John1911 podcast: Going viral.
Gun projects update.
Thoughts on AIWB clips.
Police blotter. MarkyJohn1911.com"Shooting Guns & Having Fun"
EP-388: FRT’s are Crushing The Machine Gun Market
Episode 388 of the John1911 Podcast is now live: Hunting is in effect.
Would you buy a Swiss made P320?
I think we owe...
EP-387 : Live From The Cocktail Party
Episode 387 of the John1911 Podcast is now live: The Glock V is out.
The Glock 17L is in...almost.
3x's More Bulletproof.
High Mileage...
EP-386: Glock Gets Taken Out
Episode 386 of the John1911 Podcast: Glock Series V.
AI Gun Detection.
Tundra Goes Down Hard.
Suppressor Baffle Strikes. MarkyJohn1911.com"Shooting Guns & Having Fun"
EP-385: North Korean Boob Jobs
Episode 385 of the John1911 Podcast is now live: The INEOS Grenadier is here.
Website traffic.
History of Weapons of War Shuts Down.
FN...
Commentary
Russia – Shipping Container Drone Attack
Surreptitiously putting weapons in shipping containers for remote activation isn’t a new idea. See attached post from our website some years ago. But having massive...
Steyr AUG – A Gun For Non-Gun People
Had some visitors to the John1911 range. There was a request to shoot a few rifles. But what surprised me the most was One,...
Industry news
M1 Carbine Paratrooper
I have spent a lot of time carrying heavy rifles up big hills. One doesn't have to walk more than a few hours to...
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...
John Jardine – RIP
Got word late yesterday that John Jardine, an old time gunsmith has passed. While not a well known maker by today’s gun forum crowd,...
Buyer Beware: The Worst Deal at Camp Perry 2015
As our regular readers know, we hit the National Matches up at Camp Perry every year. If you have never been, put it on...
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
14 Shot Tokarev
This is a Khyber Pass copy of the Tokarev. Except it is holds 14 shots. Also fully engraved. The Khyber Pass gun market is...
POTD – Cobray M-11
We’ve had this pistol in the reference collection for at least 4 years. According to our records anyway. And you know what? We have...


































