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14 Degree Snow Day
So we finally had a blast of cold weather come through the range. Considering it’s been the third wettest year on record, having stuff...
Wilson Combat – Project 1 – Springs
Let’s talk about pistol springs and specifically the Wilson Combat, Division 77, Project 1 pistol. Those of you who are regulars know I am a...
Military Surplus
Fascists vs Communists — American Made Mosin
Editor’s note: We recently had a reader inquire if we could authenticate a Spanish Civil War Mosin Nagant rifle. Also knowns as a “Mexicanski”....
The ZB-26 Parts Kit at FFL
The ZB-26 kit has arrived at LMG Firearms for the re-build project. Mattwww.John1911.com“Shooting Guns & Having Fun”
Bren Gun Tripod
Its pretty amazing what I find laying about in my basement or garage. I was rummaging around and came across an old WW2 dated...
POTD – Colt SP1
Our Colt SP1 with period correct-ish 30 round mag. It’s cool these 20” guns have come back into vogue. Even though this rife is...
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
Video Short – DOE Red Dot Options
Video Short - DOE Red Dot OptionsHave one of these Harrington & Richardson DOE pistols. 9mm. Looking into putting a red dot on it....
1911 Pistols
Red Dots & Seatbelts
While sitting in a different vehicle, something happened that I hadn’t ever experienced before. The possibility that the seatbelt could prevent me from drawing...
Blaser Rifles
How Not To Blow Up Your Blaser Rifle
Caliber change weapons seem very slick on paper. And in the right hands, they really offer some interesting options to the conscientious end user.But...
Hunting - Outdoors - Off-Road
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...
Alaskan Brown Bear
Alaskan Brown BearI had texted Officer Mike asking him some questions about thermal. The message didn’t go through. Inquired through some mutual friends and...
Trolling for Walleye
Trolling for WalleyeI had a pretty good couple of days of fishing. We hit a reservoir in central Nebraska. The walleye bite was off...
Tarter FS20 Spreader
Tarter FS20 SpreaderFirst of all, I want you to know that going forward, this thing will be known as The Tater. You’re welcome. 😉So...
Podcast
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...
EP-402: Japanese Military Weapons Coming to the US?
Episode 402 or the John1911 podcast is now live:Japanese Military Weapons Coming to the US?Mongo goes on a buying spree - HK533k
Why...
EP-401: Nuke It From Orbit
Episode 401 of the John1911 Podcast is now live:Trump plays chess.
NATO is screwed.
Will the US nuke Iranian uranium?
1903 USMC Sniper...
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
Zeiss LRP S3
Taking this opportunity to welcome a new contributor to the John1911 website: KrakenOne thing he does is precision rifle shooting. So it will be...
Tara TM-9 First Shots
Picked up this Tara TM-9 from Centerfire Systems. For practically a steal, IMO. Came with 2 17 round mags but we decided to toss...
Kimber REeVOLVE K6 Revolver
When I first got the release on what Kimber was bringing out for 2016, it had some model variations but nothing really amazingly new....
Smart Phone Wind Meter by Nikon
This is cool. Nikon launched a Spot On Ballistic Wind Meter that plugs directly into the headphone port found on almost all smart phones....
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 911 Rolls 20k Miles
On a fun note, I just rolled 20k on the 991.1 Carrara S CAB. In 700 miles, I’ll be at 10,000 since buying it....
POTD — My Desk In The Armory
We have decided, read that as were given permission, to show some images from the armory. Some. So here goes. I have two offices...
