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.
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...
Video — My Argument for the Forward Assist
This is something I have thought for quite sometime. I have carried weapons as a hobby. I have carried weapons for sport. And I...
