Marky
Writer for john1911.com. Co-Host of the John1911 Podcast. Video content provider for John1911-TV.
Areas of focus: Defense and National Security, Modern Light Weapons, Small Arms, Weapons Training.
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...
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...
Wilson Combat – Project 1 Magazines
The Division 77, Project 01 gun from Wilson Combat is an X-frame gun that uses X-frame magazines. And while the 3 mags that come...
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...
Video Short – Project 1 – First Shots
Well…the first impressions are in. The Wilson Combat Project 1 from their Division 77 shoots very, very flat. I can literally see the red...
Big Washer For Deer Camp
When building out the facilities at the John1911 Range, I received some blow-back on my insistence for a full sized washer and dryer, plus...
Wilson Combat – Project 01 – First Impressions
First impressions of the Division 77, Project 01 pistol and how it compares to our original EDC X9L.
Special thanks to Wilson Combat for sending...
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...
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...
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...
Stainless Burn Barrel
Facebook Marketplace is something I find pretty handy. This is because every time I get an idea or inspiration to try something new, a...
State Police Agencies Ban The SIG P320
I 100% predicted this on the podcast. Once the SIG P320 started popping off in school resource officer holsters, at school events or on...
Why a Stevens No 35 Target
Why a Stevens No 35 Target
So…why would be purchase an old-timey, single shot, 22 rimfire, target pistol? Two reasons primarily:
We don’t have anything...
Stevens No 35 Target – First Shots
First of all, we need to start with this pistol is very old. So without a little more research, I am not certain I...
Coyote Door Shooting Bench
Ok, as some of you may have noticed, our content output schedule has slowed. This is because we are in another (hopefully final) round...
