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.
Video Short – Ed Brown Executive Elite
In memory of the recent passing of Ed Brown, here is a quick look at one of his guns. My 5”, blued, 45ACP Executive...
Managing Tractor Attachments
Wanted to run this by the folks. With the new barn, I want to bring the attachments inside. At the very least the hydraulically...
Cleaning Up The Range – Post Construction
2024 is turning out to be one hell of an eventful year. Range barn and life-support upgrades almost complete. Time to clean all this...
Video Short – Ed Brown – Class A Limited
My old friend Ed Brown passed away this week and I wanted to take this opportunity to remember Ed and some of the guns...
Video Shorts – New DD Lower
Video Shorts - New DD LowerKraken helped me find this. A fully loaded Daniel Defense lower with a Geissele SD-3G trigger in it. The...
Video Short — Glock Red Trainers
The Red Glocks are what we call classroom demonstrators. These are legally considered firearms by the BATFE even though they come from the factory...
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...
We Have a 1898 Krag
After some years we have sourced a US Army, unmodified, Krag-Jorgensen, Model 1898 rifle. Manufactured in possibly 1899. The condition of this Krag is outstanding....
Where Did CMP Get Krag Rifles From?
Where Did CMP Get Krag Rifles From?So with the news of CMP releasing 800 Krag Jorgensen rifles, the first question is where did they...
POTD – Swollen Nuts
True story. My truck is in the shop with “swollen nuts” so I am driving the 911 to the John1911 range this week. -Marky...
My SKS Story – Don’t Sell Your Guns
Ever sold or gotten rid of a gun only to find yourself replacing it years later at 12x the original cost? Well…welcome to the...
The Strongest RDS Plate?
Perhaps this is a rhetorical question that only interests me. But with all the drama on the internet regarding broken RDS plates, I figured...
Do All Holsters Break?
Do All Holsters Break?Just like the title says. Do all Kydex holsters break? At least AIWB rigs? For me personally, I am getting about...
