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1870/87/15 Vetterli Safe to Shoot?
1870/87/15 Vetterli Safe to Shoot?The 6.5 Carcano converted Vetterli rifles. Are they safe to shoot? Do they have known headspace issues? Are there any...
Steyr Hahn Holster
This was supposed to be a shooting video, but unfortunately the stripper clips did not come in. What stripper clips, you might ask? Sarco is...
Military Surplus
POTD – M1 Garand Sniper Rifle
Thought these were neat images. Looking closer, I am guessing this is a M1C variant since the scope mount is bolted to the receiver....
Reader’s Sten Build
Marky & Freeze,Just wanted to follow-up on the Sten project since you guys sent me that template a few months ago. After doing some research,...
1939 French Mortar
While headed down to Texas for pig earlier this year, I ran across an exact copy of the French Mortar we have in the...
A CZ Produced k98 Mauser Rifle
So…I was perusing an estate auction when I saw this rifle. It is a Yugo copy of a 98k Mauser. I’ve been in the...
Shooting
Ollin Target Camera Test
Ollin Target Camera TestTesting out the new target camera setup on the Bullseye Range. Considering it’s only 25 yards, I expected it to be...
Workbench
Going Back to Pencils
Going Back to PencilsA little glimpse into my personal life here. Some of you are aware that I am a highly mobile person. As...
1911 Pistols
EDC X9L – Magazine Design
The Wilson EDC X9L double-stack series of guns have a significantly less bulky grip and feel when compared to a traditional 2011. How do they...
Blaser Rifles
Home Camo Job on Your Rifle. Sig Sauer / Blaser Tactical...
The Blaser project has been proceeding nicely. It's a very nice rifle with lots of features but still doesn't weigh a metric S-Ton. The...
Hunting - Outdoors - Off-Road
Tarter FS20 – The Tick Killer
Tarter FS20 - The Tick KillerWe are fighting ticks just like everyone else. But our issue has been going on for about 3 years....
Broken Lane Shark – Lessons Learned
Broken Lane Shark - Lessons LearnedSo a few weeks back, we had an incident down on the rifle range. The Lane Shark we use...
That New Range Manager is Working Out
That New Range Manager is Working OutAs mentioned on pod, we have brought in a crew to handle all range management duties for all...
Grenadier Lights – On Rifle Range
Grenadier Lights - On Rifle RangeWas out doing some testing and figured it was a good opportunity to show how well the spots and...
Podcast
EP-409: The Worst Arson Story Ever
Episode 409 of the John1911 Podcast is now live: Major range progress.
FRF2 Sniper Drama.
Smoking out the gun forums.
PSA blowout deals.
CMP...
EP-408: Sir Mongo LLC And Cattle
Episode 408 of the John1911 podcast is now live: We've hired a property manager.
US SF using 6mm ARC.
Crane puts out a Hypervelicty...
Ep-407: Is GunTube Dead?
Episode 407 of the John1911 Podcast is now live: Range Manager.
Is GunTube Dead?
Blue Glocks.
Winning the MILSURP Game.
Wilson brings back a...
EP-406: DOE SMG – You’ll Shoot Your Finger Off, Kid
Episode 406 of the John1911 Podcast: Getting smoked on a T48.
Timney Trigger failures.
Dude-44 shot down twice.
Ruger flees south.
The Cadillac Gage...
EP-405: Range & Armory Updates
Episode 405 of the John1911 Podcast is now live: Bullseye Range Functioning.
Saddleback Leather Company
H&R DOE Gun.
Getting Skunked on a T48.
Valmet...
EP-404: I Thought Dugan Was Dead
Episode 404 of the John1911 Podcast is now live:Mongo goes thermal.
Bullseye range operational.
De Lisle carbine loss.
I thought Dugan Ashley was...
Commentary
Commentary – Cops Who Can’t Fight
Commentary - Cops Who Can’t FightThis is going to be an unpopular opinion since most will see it through the lens of their own...
The UK – What Special Relationship?
The UK - What Special Relationship?Folks who listen to the podcast know that I’m very upset at the United Kingdom for their behavior regarding...
Industry news
IWI US Introduces TAVOR SAR In .300 Blackout
The .300 Blackout cartridge has gained enough popularity that IWI US, Inc. showed its highly popular TAVOR SAR as a dedicated .300 Blackout bullpup....
Gunsite Combat Tupperware
While watching some SHOT Show videos early this year, I became aware of Gunsite’s launch of their Gunsite Glock Service Pistol or, “GGSP”. This...
Springfield Armory Echelon
So I opened social media today and this is all I see. If you’ve ever complained about main stream news all saying the exact...
Video — This Is a Bad M&P Shield Holster
I hate buying new gear. I really do. Because we are just too damn busy actually shooting to be dicking around with new, untested...
Interesting Stories Around The Web
Disposing of a MacBook Air
Disposing of a MacBook AirSo what to do with an old company computer after it has lived out it usefulness, been wiped numerous times,...
Paper Maps – Road Atlas Books
Paper Maps - Road Atlas BooksSo an interesting story popped up in Moscow Russia last week and it really piqued my interest. For reasons...
POTD
Porsche Ammo Pickup
I don’t know what the weight restrictions are on the 911’s “frunk”, but I’m confident I could have purchased 5000 rounds of 9mm and...
POTD — Glock 17 Gen 5
“Officer Mike” reached out today. Earlier this morning, he picked up a brand new Glock 17 Gen 5. Being a awesome guy, he offered...
