John1911 TV / Videos
How Tomahawks Work
US sea based cruise missiles have been in the news lately. And I figured I would take this opportunity to show the full flight...
Video — This is a Good M&P Holster
Time for a update to a previous video: THIS IS A BAD M&P Holster. The main issue was the lack of tension in that...
Military Surplus
Using Tape to Camouflage a Rifle
The photo is of French Troops in winter conditions with their FAMAS assault rifles and what I guess is a MAS FR F2 Sniper...
POTD – Mauser HSc
While at The Cody Firearms Museum, I took this picture of a Mauser HSc. I can only assume this was a WWII German gun that...
We Have a 1898 Krag
After some years we have sourced a US Army, unmodified, Krag-Jorgensen, Model 1898 rifle. Manufactured in possibly 1899. The condition of this Krag is outstanding....
Army Service Pistols
So I got a chance to handle Doc’s M17 today. Trigger is heavier than I like. But I suspect it will smooth-in. The thumb-safety...
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
Wilson Experior HP Ammo Test
Just what the title says. I haven’t run much if any HP ammo in this single stack 1911. Why? Because I don’t generally carry...
Blaser Rifles
GRS Ragnarok Forend
GRS Ragnarok ForendThis video is the direct result of someone asking how long the forend is on the GRS Ragnarok chassis. In chatting with...
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
Old Cheap Body Armor
I’m going to share with you one of our inside-baseball tricks. Old Body Armor lives exactly the same kind of life that old pickup...
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....
Bolt Carrier Offers Gas Adjustment
2A-Armament LLC introduced its Regulated Bolt Carrier (RBC). This is a lightweight carrier with a gas regulating gate built into the carrier itself to...
G45 over The G19x
Ok. So I had a chance to finally see these two pistols in person. Actually at the same time. If you want to know...
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
Retiring My Range Hat
Think it’s safe to say my OG Holland & Holland range hat is done for. No way it survives anymore washings. Fun fact, the...
POTD – Star 30M
POTD - Star 30MRecent pickup right before Trump shut the door on imports from Spain since they are screwing us on NATO facility access....
