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.
Damn. I Need to Buy Scope Rings
Was hoping to be able to mount this scope with rings we have in the armory. Turns out, the Badger 1.125 high rings are...
Behind the scenes: Remington 244 vs Winchester 243
This was recorded by accident during a cease fire. Turns out, the conversation was pretty interesting. Here's why:Today, we see a big push in...
Scoped Enfield
When I see images like this, it inevitably begets the question: What is your definition of sporterized?Is it a weapon that has been modified...
Saudi Made HK G3 Rifle
This is perhaps the fanciest HK G3 style rifle I have ever seen. According to the display placards, it is a licensed Saudi copy...
M202A1 FLASH— The Commando Bazooka
I have only seen this weapon twice in my life. The first was in a movie called The Commando starring Arnold Schwarzenegger as retired...
Two Cool Webley Revolvers
While visiting one of my regular FFL’s on other business, I happened to notice a man who was taking possession of two very interesting...
Man Rams Parked SWAT Vehicle
In Cobb County Georgia, Brian Palusiak (33) decided to ram a parked Bearcat SWAT vehicle with his 2001 Ford Explorer. Here’s the deal. The...
Video — Don’t Flush Cut Your Pistol Barrel
Should you flush cut or recess cut the barrel on your pistol? From a practical standpoint, I am against this option completely. Marky
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Video —My 2 o’clock Appointment
My schedule is electronic. People can add stuff to it as they see fit. I am still surprised when I occasionally move stuff back...
Video — Is it Safe to Dry Fire a Blaser Rifle?
Yes, it is safe to dry fire a Blaser Straight-pull rifle. With one caveat. You must do so with a barrel attached. Let me...
Situational Awareness — Option B
There is a phrase that has become very common in the firearms / self-defense community. It’s a phrase that I am sure many of...
Video — Working the Blaser Safety
The Blaser system is still relatively uncommon in The United States. The safety on this design is heavy since it cocks and un-cocks the...
SCAR-17 Load Data 175g Sierra
A friend was shooting his SCAR-17 with a Vortex muzzle device. Some have inquired about the load data used for the pictured group. 5...
SPAS-12 Reproduction Sling
The final item in the SPAS-12 “project” (Nod to the actual SPAS-12 Project — SPAS-12.com) is a reproduction “correct” sling. The good news is...
Why SOCOM Wants a 300Blk
The news today is SOCOM has put out a RFP for a very short, very light, 300 blackout (300blk) M4 pattern rifle. They also...
