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Cracking Open a Locked Pistol
This subject is Basic Pistol 101 stuff. But if you have never been formally trained on pistol manipulations, there is no reason to expect...
SHS 42: LWRC R.E.P.R.
On this episode of the Second Hand Showcase (SHS) we are featuring a rifle that’s pretty well thought of in particular circles: The LWRC...
Military Surplus
Ohio Ordnance Semi-Auto M1918 BARs
While at NRA 2023, I did see a gun that is definitely on our to-buy list. The reproduction BARs made by Ohio Ordnance. What’s...
POTD — Turkish Walther PP
While visiting The Cody Firearms Museum, I happened upon a pistol I didn’t know existed. At least back in 1947! A Walther PP copy...
The MAC 1950 – First Shots
So Old Western Scrounger out of West Virginia imported some pretty rare pistols. French Army MAC 1950’s. These are single stack, 9mm pistols that...
Shooting
Ed Brown A3 Tactical – First Shots
Kraken and I took his new Ed Brown rifle out to get a rough zero. The gun shoots pretty well. Especially with crappy hunting...
Workbench
Ed Brown A3 Tactical – Overview
Kraken drove in from Nebraska and brought one of his latest acquisitions: An Ed Brown A3 Tactical chambered in 300wm. This rifle uses Ed...
1911 Pistols
SRO Battery Died
Red Dot Battery Died
I didn’t realize I had gone quite so long with the current battery in the SRO. While at the range, I...
Blaser Rifles
GRS Ragnarok Spotted in US
First off, let me get this out of the way. I am very excited about this product! A true chassis system for the Blaser...
Hunting
My Wildcat Cartridge
A “wildcat” cartridge is one where a hobbyist shooter comes up with on his or her own unique cartridge usually by necking an existing...
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...
Freeze Uses K31 on Opening Day
Editors note: Freeze is away on his annual trip to deer camp. During this time, he is functionally unreachable. But I did wake up...
2023 Nebraska Buck
I have been down three weeks with respiratory infections. I finally got out yesterday. Packed cough syrup, coffee, water, sandwiches, and decided I was...
Podcast
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...
EP-329: The Double Douche From Road House
Episode 329 of the John1911 podcast is now live:
SHOT Show 2024.
Shooitng an Ed Brown Rifle.
S&W 32H&R J-Frame.
New FNC rifles coming...
EP-328: The Chocolate Monk
Episode 328 of the John1911 Podcast is now live:
Missing listener questions.
Negative 15 outside.
Ed Brown Rifles
Smith & Wesson Side De-cocker.
Will...
Commentary
Not Buying The New SG Shot Timer
Those of us who run the original SG Shot timer are aware of it’s one weakness: The beep speaker isn’t as loud as it...
Going Down In Flames – Bump Stock Case
Attached is the audio for the oral arguments before the US Supreme Court (SCOTUS) in the Garland v Cargill case. Aka The Bump Stock...
Industry news
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...
Howa Rifles At SHOT – Best Kept Secret
When it comes to really accurate out-of-the-box rifles there are brands such as Savage that have earned a reputation for offering accuracy above and...
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...
Armory Chat 29 – Gangsters, Outlaws & Lawman
A funny story about an accidental find: The RR Auctions catalog. I hope many of you find this as fascinating as I do.
Marky
www.John1911.com
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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
Long Saturday
At 630am it was website updates. By 930am it was range time. By 2pm it was tractor service center to bring in busted range...
POTD – Can You Name This Magazine?
I enjoyed shooting this gun way more than I would have thought. Can you name the rifle that accepts the magazine? #john1911 #whatisit
Sincerely,
Marky
www.John1911.com
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