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.
Mossberg 44 Trigger Guard Repair
Took this 22 in from Doc. Same as when we picked up this shotgun from him. He used to use it in 22 matches...
New Wilson – Tricked Out Experior
Wilson Combat announced over the winter that they were shutting down the single stack eXperior guns. Which is a damn shame since in my...
Benelli Super 90 Side Saddle Problem
Another project that needs to be worked on in The Armory is figuring out what to do about Doc’s Benelli Super 90 side saddle....
Robinson M96 – Designated Plinker
So after some feedback from viewers and looking at the specifics of the M96 gas system, we have decided the ONLY option is to...
POTD – Blaser R8 Cleaned
Since the rifle range construction has been winding down, the shooting has been turning up. The Blaser R8, in the GRS Ragnarok chassis was...
Project – Winchester 290 Cataloged
Just like the title says: I can’t catalog this rifle until I know what its model designation is. Been hanging on the back burner...
Video Short – Project 1 Slow Motion
Back from Africa and blowing the dust off. Wilson Combat Project 1. 14# spring. 124g factory match ammo. Still shoots super flat.This gun came...
Gun Project – Benelli B76 Snap Ring
Another project that needs to be addressed. The Benelli B76 recoil spring. It’s either out of spec, under sprung for 124g ammo, or simply...
Video Short – It’s Commie Riot Season Again
Spring 2025 is here. And while I am no Nostradamus, I’d bet a little bit of coin that the organized, paid, communists and anarchists...
Project – Steyr AUG LMG Barrel
Another gun project for this year is to buy a 24” Steyr AUG LMG barrel for the AUG. As for why:Who doesn’t like...
Project – Robinson M96 Carbine Barrel
Just like the title says, we need a shorter, lighter carbine barrel for this Robinson M96. The current configuration is 20”. And while that...
Final Verdict: The Greenworks Chainsaw
Well…it’s the Spring of 2025 and I think the Greenworks electric chainsaw deserves an update post. Here are some images I took while using...
2025 Project – FRF2 Bipod Feet
Going through the John1911 reference collection and ID’ing items or issues that need to fixed. In this case, we need a second rubber foot...
Will The DOD Drop The M17 Service Pistol?
Once again we are full of SIG P320 drama. At some point one wonders if it will trickle down to The Pentagon? There have...
POTD – Project 1 At The Gym
As some of you might be aware, we have changed up our gym situation. I have moved the company gym to the John1911 range...
