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SHS 02: American Eagle Luger
Up next in the Second Hand Showcase series is something a little more pedestrian: An American Eagle Commercial Luger. Model of 1900. Grip Safety. Early...
Armory Chat 08 Trump & NATO
The media is lying about Donald Trump’s comments about NATO.Also, a special appearance is made by my Glock 17 GEN 4 FDE.Marky
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Military Surplus
SHS 11 – Colt Army Special
On this episode of the Second Hand Showcase, we have a revolver that was made by Colt in the hopes of getting a government...
Cleanup in Nepalese Isle Six
Freeze is looking for another project gun and has been dropping hints about the “you buy ‘em, you fix ‘em” rifles from IWA. I...
Com-Bloc RPG with Bi-Pod
Some of you are aware that besides firearms, we keep examples of man portable ordnance in the armory as well. A month or so...
WWI 1911 Shadow Box Complete Assembly
A few months ago, I shared with our readers the story about a WWI 1911 that we saved from destruction. The pistol has seen...
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
EDC X9L – VTAC Work
Putting in some VTAC work with the EDC pistol. Wilson Combat EDC X9L. Sincerely, Markywww.John1911.com“Shooting Guns & Having Fun”
Blaser Rifles
Up For Down – Down For Up
Playing with a fully adjustable stock. The general rule is to raise the butt for prone. And lower the butt for standing. So let’s see...
Hunting - Outdoors - Off-Road
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...
Coyote Hunt – Keeping It In The Family
Coyote Hunt - Keeping It In The FamilyHunting contributor, Jeff A, was out coyote hunting with his wife and captured her very first coyote...
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
CMMG Banshee & DefCan
The new one in my armory. 45 ACP SBR with can. Just a loaner, but fun as hell! One of my has the...
Graphic – Shooter Puts 22-250 Through Foot
This was sent to us by a reader who wanted us to pass it along. It is my understanding that a shooter was unloading...
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...
Zeiss VICTORY V8 Riflescope
Carl Zeiss Sports Optics introduced the new VICTORY V8 riflescope line at SHOT Show. Models include 1-8x30, 1.8-14x50, 2.8-20x56 and 4.8-35x60. The scope has...
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
2022 – Shooting The eXperior More
In 2022, I have decided I need to shoot the Wilson eXperior 9mm 1911 more. It’s a traditional single stack gun. For those who don’t...
POTD – Doc Flies a Cirrus
So Doc had a good week. A friend of his owns a Cirrus SR-22. Which is a pretty high performance general aviation airplane. Everything...
