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CMMG 22 Conversion Kit – Second Generation
Previously we had published a video discussing a CMMG 22 kit we had purchased 9 year ago at SHOT. It didn’t run very well....
The S&W 5906 vs the 5903
Some of my Smith collection. A model 5906 and the little less common 5903. And the differences between the two. Krakenwww.John1911.com“Shooting Guns & Having Fun”
Military Surplus
Cleaning The PTR-91
I like the G3 pattern of rifles. They are robust and reliable. But cleaning them kinda sucks. One day I should invest in some...
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...
Rifles Seen at 2016 Ft. Benning Sniper Challenge
A followup to the handguns seen at the Sniper Challenge, here are some pictures of the rifles and scopes at same. Some of the...
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...
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
1911 Cutaway Gun
Chris from Big Sky Shooting, LLC (Big Sky Shooting, LLC) out of Kalispell, Montana has been working on some projects that have really piqued...
Blaser Rifles
Cold Weather Zero Testing: Blaser Tactical 2 & 308 ASYM 175g...
The day before Thanksgiving.
I took some time on Wednesday to sneak out of the office and do some cold weather / zero testing. It...
Hunting - Outdoors - Off-Road
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...
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...
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
Bolt-on Side Charging Handle
OK. Let me start off with a confession: I can’t believe I like this product. And I know as I am typing this many...
Mystery Polymer Gun
Wilson Combat released a video last week on the topic of sighting in pistols. But that’s not what caught our attention. It seems Wilson,...
Buying a Remington 552 Speedmaster
Sorry for the delays in getting content out. The reasons will become apparent soon. But in the mean time, I wanted to make this...
Expedition AR
The Expedition rifle I saw from Fort Discovery is custom machined from 7000 series precision CNC aircraft billet aluminum and tumbled after machining to...
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 — Cleaning S&W Model 64
If you shoot them, you must clean them.Marky
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POTD — Red White & Blue Blaser Tactical 2
First of all, not my rifle. Second of all, not my style. At least when I was younger. But now that I am older...
