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1891 Carcano Fatal Flaw Chapter 2
So…the first video I filmed test firing the 1891 Carcano rifle had all kinds of problems. The wind was terrible, making the audio almost...
Glock 21SF Giveaway
We asked. You answered. Glock 21SF Threaded Barrel is the next giveaway gun.
We are still implementing the giveaway signup process and will let everyone...
Military Surplus
RPG-26 Aglen Anti-Tank Weapon
We briefly discussed this weapon in a video published last week. Those of you who watched it know it came into our possession by...
Daewoo DP51 First Shots
Just like the title says, apparently we have never fired the DP51. Function tested or anything. So…we needed to get this off the to-do...
Now That’s a Dirty Barrel
Previously we shared some testing I did with the 1905 Ross rifle. (CLICK HERE) Well, when I went to clean the barrel, this is...
MAS-38 Parts Kit Analysis
So…I have been looking for a MAS-38 for sometime. Every once in a while I think about just building one. Here is Matt and...
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
POTD – Experior 5” Full Size
POTD - Experior 5” Full Size
Of the standard 1911s we down, this is still without a doubt the highest quality and most fulfilling one...
Blaser Rifles
POTD – Battle Steel Gun Jaw
We had some viewers inquire about more info on Officer Mike’s tripod setup. The manufacturer of the mount is Battle Steel. And the tripod...
Hunting
Which Barrel on Over-Under Shotguns?
Most over/under shotguns let you select which barrel fires first. It’s an important feature because you should select the bottom barrel to fire first...
So what is a Mountain Rifle?
A handy demonstration about rifle weight. Frankly, I think this is something that has really jumped the tracks in the US shooting community. We...
Taking the Kids Scorpion Hunting. By: Scott Mayer
This is the first contributor article to be published. With the unexpected growth of our business, our technology backbone was never able to keep...
A Shotgun That is Almost a Rifle
Fortunately, the number of shotgun only states is falling fast. At least for me. But if you are a “rifle guy” and the rules...
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
Blaser Optics
Some have asked me about Blaser optics. Or if I will be trying Blaser optics? In short: No.
IMO they are way too heavy. And...
SCAR 20s Has Arrived
One of our good friends, who our readers have seen shooting his SCAR-17s many times, has sold off his 17 and replaced it with...
FNH USA Announces SCAR 17 Recall
RSR a major US distributor to most gun shops has announced a SCAR 17 recall. It seems they have detected the possibility that 471...
Civic Duty HP Ammunition
Speer’s “Flying Ashtray” was the handgun bullet to use “back in the day.” But since then, there have been some serious advancements made in...
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
POTD — 347,000 Round Gen 1 Glock
This image is one I took a few years ago while passing through the Cody Firearms museum during a hunting trip. I knew I...
POTD — HK VP9 Glamour Shot
I had a chance to cross paths with a professional photographer the other day. He had the typical giant camera with an even bigger...
