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Project 1 Springs – Chapter 2
This is a second video addressing how we approach spring weights in the Wilson X9L & Project 1 guns. In no way are we speaking...
Accidentally Bought a BREN Parts Kit
Freeze and I were looking at an auction on a machine gun when the subject of BREN’s came up.We saw this deactivated / display...
Military Surplus
Spanish Import – Star 30M
Spanish Import - Star 30MWe got this in just under the wire. Trump got all kinds of pissed off at the Spanish government over...
The Downside to FN FNC Rifle
The Downside to FN FNC RifleAfter doing some semi-serious shooting with the FNC over the past few weeks, I have come to the conclusion...
Very Interesting SAR-8
While perusing a gun store, I ran across a very interesting G3 variant. The SAR-8 imported by Springfield Armory. These guns are ancient. Some...
Norinco Model 77B – Reference Pictures
These images are from an auction for our Chinese Norinco Model 77B. They were so good, I figured it was worth keeping them on...
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
Mundane RDS Work
Getting the hang of shooting a RDS on a pistol. The biggest change is training my mind to look where the dot is, above...
Blaser Rifles
Armory Chat 42 – Only one 338 Lapua Mag
Well...As we get closer to finishing the new rifle range, it’s almost impossible to not think about what rifles we will be able to...
Hunting - Outdoors - Off-Road
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...
Coyote Hunt – Keeping It In The Family
Coyote Hunt - Keeping It In The FamilyHunting contributor, Jeff A, was out coyote hunting with his wife and captured her very first coyote...
INEOS Quartermaster Positives
INEOS Quartermaster PositivesIn the last Grenadier video I did was to criticize the Quartermaster relative to the wagon version. What we call an SUV...
Podcast
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...
EP-403: K9 Quesadilla
Episode 403 of the John1911 Podcast is now live: Kraken's fire.
SIG sued over AR-15 injury.
Trumps slaps NATO around.
The US Navy runs...
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
AR-15 Folding Stock
Dead Foot Arms showed a Modified Cycle System retro fit kit that allows a standard AR-15 platform to transform into a folding stock rifle...
The FireClean Controversy
We are getting hammered with requests about the FireClean drama. Frankly, I don't have much of an opinion. I have never used it. And...
Thoughts on SIG P210
Took these shots on Halloween. Officer Mike had already test fired the pistol off camera. But while I have your attention during a “first...
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...
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
POTD – Duluth Trading Company Pants
So…THIS is what that little piece of fabric is for! To hold my hammer! OK. All kidding aside, Yaqui style holsters are still crap. Sincerely, Markywww.John1911.com“Shooting Guns...
POTD — Mass State Police M&P 45
A quick pic sent by a very close associate. His duty M&P 45 in a Phalanx Concealment Holster. https://phalanxconcealment.com Freezer Meatwww.John1911.com“Shooting Guns & Having Fun”
