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2-2-2 Drill – Project 1 Gun
2-2-2 Drill - Project 1 Gun
Shaking out the Wilson Combat Project 1 gun. In particular trying out the 14# spring I put in it....
EDC X9L – 11,000rd Detail Strip
As promised, here is an up close analysis of the wear on the Wilson Combat EDC X9L after 11,000 rounds fired. That and countless...
Doubles Drill – Project 1
So playing around with recoil springs in the Project 1 pistol. In this case, the 14lb. With 124g full power ammo, it still shoots...
Military Surplus
Lee Enfield 22 Trainer
Last of the audio test series. A 22 long rifle Lee Enfield Trainer. Just as the title says, standard UK 303 Enfield rifle converted...
Video Short – SIG 551a1 a Good Truck Gun?
Why I choose the SIG 551a1 as a truck gun. I am not saying it’s better than an AR. Just listing the reasons why...
Video Short – Norinco Model 77B Magazines
Why have a rare gun with only 1 magazine when we can really double down and scoop up some more. Already these mags are...
Shooting
2-2-2 Drill – Project 1 Gun
2-2-2 Drill - Project 1 Gun
Shaking out the Wilson Combat Project 1 gun. In particular trying out the 14# spring I put in it....
Doubles Drill – Project 1
So playing around with recoil springs in the Project 1 pistol. In this case, the 14lb. With 124g full power ammo, it still shoots...
Wilson Project 1 – Muzzle Flash
For those wondering, I am shooting PMC Bronze, 124g factory ball ammo. They say it clocks at 1100fps.
Obviously some duty / self-defense ammo will...
Workbench
The Safe is Full Again!
Basic laws of physics dictate a gas will expand to fill the volume it is in. The gun world equivalent is the number of...
EDC X9L – 11,000rd Detail Strip
As promised, here is an up close analysis of the wear on the Wilson Combat EDC X9L after 11,000 rounds fired. That and countless...
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...
1911 Pistols
2-2-2 Drill – Project 1 Gun
2-2-2 Drill - Project 1 Gun
Shaking out the Wilson Combat Project 1 gun. In particular trying out the 14# spring I put in it....
MEME – Budget 1911’s
MEME - Budget 1911’s
I made this. Yes, it’s a little harsh, but also funny. I mean sure, if you enjoy project guns; go ahead...
EDC X9L – 11,000rd Detail Strip
As promised, here is an up close analysis of the wear on the Wilson Combat EDC X9L after 11,000 rounds fired. That and countless...
Blaser Rifles
POTD – Stay Zeroed – Customer Shirt
Special thanks to the person who sent us this picture with the new Stay Zeroed t-shirt. You know who you are.
The rifle is a...
GRS Ragnarok Forend
GRS Ragnarok Forend
This video is the direct result of someone asking how long the forend is on the GRS Ragnarok chassis. In chatting with...
Bore-Sighting a Blaser
I don’t, generally, have to re-zero rifles from scratch. But when I do, doing it on a Blaser is pretty easy. From the clear...
Hunting
9mm “Bear Loads”
The recent discussion around 10mm handguns spurred a lot of discussion on the viability of using a 9mm for bear/animal defense.
Imagine my surprise when...
Massey-Ferguson – Snow Plow Duty
More new firsts with the Massey Ferguson. First we got 11 inches of snow at the range. Then 2 more came in a few...
2024 Montana Deer Season
The 2024 hunting season was crazy busy for me and I was only able to get out deer hunting for one day this year....
Podcast
EP-360: She Knows How To Handle The Hardware
EP-360: She Knows How To Handle The Hardware
is now live:
Don Lemon owns himself.
The LA wildfires.
Should the government bail out LA?
Blaming...
EP-359: She’s Not Impressed
Episode 359 of the John1911 Podcast is now live:
I have cooties.
Blaser R8 Silence.
AimPoint COA Glock.
Trump wants to conquer the world.
...
EP-358: The Worm Has Turned on Biden
Episode 358 of the John1911 Podcast is now live:
The Wilson Project 1 questions.
Will drones be more regulated than guns soon?
The big...
Commentary
MEME – Budget 1911’s
MEME - Budget 1911’s
I made this. Yes, it’s a little harsh, but also funny. I mean sure, if you enjoy project guns; go ahead...
Red Glocks – The Value of Classroom Demonstrators
Red Glocks - The Value of Classroom Demonstrators
This video is going to cause quite a bit of heartburn in the comments section because everyone...
Industry news
Jim Clark 50th Anniversary 1911
Jim Clark 50th Anniversary 1911
One of the prerogatives of being the editor of this website is I am allowed to insert some personal stories...
Division 77 – Bill Wilson’s Skunk Works
Something interesting is going on over at Wilson Combat. Those of us who have been in the business for a while recognize that Wilson...
SIG Sauer Loses $11 Million Lawsuit
Well…the hits just keep on coming for SIG Sauer. A jury in Philadelphia has awarded George Abrahams $11 million for injuries suffered when his...
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...
2023 National Farm Machinery Show
Since we now have a tractor for range maintenance, it made sense to swing down to Louisville, only a few hours away, to get...
POTD
POTD – Wilson Combat Project 01
We have the new Project 01 pistol in hand. Number 24 out of the first 100. So far, seems like a legit upgrade when...
POTD – S&W 1026
Most of you are starting to suspect that Kraken is a dyed-in-the-wool old Smith Guy. And you would be correct. I am hoping once...
POTD – Classic 686 Snubbie
Or it is as snubbie as an L frame can be. I recently acquired a Smith and Wesson 686-3 from a good friend. This...
