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.
What Is This Luger?
Ok. Here’s the deal. We acquired this German Luger from an estate. I don’t know much about Lugers beyond them being Lugers & made...
POTD – German Luger
The John1911 Armory recently picked up an entire estate of firearms. As for why will become clear later in the year. But in the...
10 Wilson EDC X9 Options
Just as the title says, here are the 10 options I choose for my Wilson X9 pistol, and the logic behind those decisions.
Your mileage...
5 Reasons Why 1911’s Need Front Cocking Serrations
Here it is, Folks. I have seen FCS come onto the scene as an obvious sign of custom-shop work, and I have seen the...
Springfield Armory 10-8 Function Test
This video is going to be filled with my biases and some tropes. It’s is inevitable. But they are based in reality and facts....
ZB-26 Conjugal Visit
While visiting the 07 on some other business I had an opportunity to visit with my ZB-26. Yes, it’s been a long 3 years...
Benelli B76 Shock Test
Ok…well…kinda. After 3 years we have sourced some OEM replacement grips for the Benelli B76. It seems look at many of these guns on...
Draws – Transitions – Reloads
Sometimes I just need to blow the dust off and reaffirm some skills. Is anything shown here impressive? No. But shooting is a journey,...
New FAMAS Auction Price Record
Special thanks to John G. For bringing this to my attention. Without him, I would have completely missed this auction.
Last night, on Gunbroker, a...
Springfield Armory – First Shots
Springfield Armory - First Shots
So…we reached out to Springfield Armory to question the origin of this pistol and they confirmed SACS did build the...
Shameful Men
What kind of man, a father even, sits there and lets people attack his wife and daughters? Look closely. He is sitting right there!...
Benelli B76 Replacement Grips
The Benelli B76 we picked up a couple-three years ago had a broken grip panel. Looking at how the wooden grip is setup, I...
The Truth About Gun Forums
Yes, it’s a Meme. But…what if it’s something more? —Marky #john1911#memes #gunmeme #waxonwaxoff
SACS 1911 Takedown Pics
These images are more “for the record” than anything else. Here are the take-down pics of the “used” SACS 40S&W 1911 we purchased.
The images...
The Accelerator Drill – First Shots
You want to see me shoot bad? Here’s how you see me shoot bad. The Accelerator Drill. First time EVER shooting it. And I...
