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JM 625 Charge Hole Repair
The bad news is in a former life I let a kitchen counter gunsmith jack up the charge holes on a Smith & Wesson...
Surefire X-Series Truck Gun Problem
In testing for the new truck gun configuration, I discovered a previously unrecognized problem with the setup. Specifically...when stored in the bag, the tail-cap...
Military Surplus
Brass Carcano Clips
Brass en-bloc clips came in for the 1891 Carcano rifle. The ad said original brass clips. These are obviously NIB re-pops. But…the MILSURP guys...
Bernardelli & Walther Sight Work
Pulled two reference guns out of the library to shoot them at the range. But being more of a performance focused shooter, I decided...
HK G3 – PTR 91 – HK 91 Magazines are Cheap
I practice what I preach. I lived through the Clinton AWB and was caught completely flat-footed. Like many of my peers. I swore that...
Bad News BREN
We have an update on the BREN dummy gun. Initially we had hoped the 07 could bring it back to life as a semi-auto....
Shooting
Slow-Mo Gimbal Test – Anderson Dissipator
Slow-Mo Gimbal Test - Anderson Dissipator Testing out the new gimbal and slow-mo recording, with a now discontinued, Anderson Dissipator. Krakenwww.John1911.com“Shooting Guns & Having Fun”
Workbench
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...
1911 Pistols
Wilson EDC X9L Eats Brass
This video is a little, humorous, inside baseball that originated with Kraken’s visit out here a number of weeks ago. Along those line, he posted...
Blaser Rifles
Homemade Monopod Blaser Tac2 – LRS2
Someone reached out and wanted to know if I could get them a Blaser monopod or one of these reproductions? Unfortunately I don’t have...
Hunting - Outdoors
Getting The Crossbow’s Ready For The Season: Horton & PSE
So it's well into summer and now is the time to check your hunting gear. We always start with archery since it is the...
Spring Walleye 2024
I went to Calamus Reservoir in Nebraska last week to fish for walleye and catfish. The weather had not cooperated so catfishing was a...
Mossberg 500 Hunting Setup
Our regulars know we are Mossberg fans. Some folks have key’ed in on the fact I’ve been hunting with one Mossberg or another for...
Me in Qatar
If I look like I’ve road hard and put up wet it’s because I feel like it. About 1:00 am here and only got some...
Podcast
EP-392 – Mongo – From The Stoner 63 to HK M27 IAR
Episode 392 of the John1911 podcast is going to be a special one. Today we have the very first appearance of Mongo. A firearms...
EP-391 – The DonRoe Doctrine
Episode 391 of the John1911 Podcast is now live: The CMP surplus shotguns.
ICE Agent shoots to the face.
The Ghost Fleet is on...
EP-390 -I Was Rightfully Wrong
Episode 390 of the John1911 Podcast is now live: The boys are back!
The US schwaks Venezuela.
Maduro machinegun indictments?
Going after the Ghost...
EP-389 – The Christmas Episode
Episode 389 of the John1911 podcast: Going viral.
Gun projects update.
Thoughts on AIWB clips.
Police blotter. MarkyJohn1911.com"Shooting Guns & Having Fun"
EP-388: FRT’s are Crushing The Machine Gun Market
Episode 388 of the John1911 Podcast is now live: Hunting is in effect.
Would you buy a Swiss made P320?
I think we owe...
EP-387 : Live From The Cocktail Party
Episode 387 of the John1911 Podcast is now live: The Glock V is out.
The Glock 17L is in...almost.
3x's More Bulletproof.
High Mileage...
Commentary
My FRT Dilemma
My FRT DilemmaBeen talking about this on pod for a few weeks. One of our reference collection acquisitions, unbeknownst to me, showed up with...
Russia – Shipping Container Drone Attack
Surreptitiously putting weapons in shipping containers for remote activation isn’t a new idea. See attached post from our website some years ago. But having massive...
Industry news
Akila 10rd R8 Chassis
Akila 10rd R8 Chassis The announcement by Blaser of their new 10rd magazine system for the R8 rifle hit the segment like an earthquake. At...
Silencerco Maxim 9
I am not sure what to think about these guns. I like the concept. I like the caliber. I like that it’s shorter than...
SIG MPX Good First Impression
I’ve been casually in the market for a 9mm carbine for a couple of years. My primary reason for having one is shooting steel...
Buyer Beware: The Worst Deal at Camp Perry 2015
As our regular readers know, we hit the National Matches up at Camp Perry every year. If you have never been, put it on...
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 – Caught Freeze Looking
Caught Freeze admiring the features and build quality on the Wilson eXperior. He’s more of a traditionalist when it comes to 1911s. And he...
POTD — White Steyr AUG
If I ever get an AUG, I'm opting for the Arctic version.Why?Because, "White Steyr" sounds like a cool rock band from the 80's.
Marky
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