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.
How Not To Blow Up Your Blaser Rifle
Caliber change weapons seem very slick on paper. And in the right hands, they really offer some interesting options to the conscientious end user.
But...
POTD — Stack of Lugers
Thought this was just a neat photo. A pile of Lugers. The fancy scroll-looking logo on the toggles of many of them stands for...
Somali Pirate AK’s Captured
These photos were recently released by groups operating off the East Coast of Africa. A group of Somali pirates were captured and their weapons...
Coffee Table Made From Mosin Sniper Crate
I saw these photos on the internet and immediately thought of Freeze. This is something he would do. And as I type this, I...
Nighthawk Custom Teams up with Korth Revolver
OK. I will be the first to admit I am not quite sure what we are looking at here. Is Nighthawk licensing the manufacture...
Video – Turkish M-60 Tank Survives Hit by Modern ATGM
Some of my old USMC tanker friends will probably enjoy this story. The Turkish military still operates some surplus American made M-60 tanks. They...
POTD: Japanese Type 1 Folding Paratrooper Rifle
JAPANESE TYPE 1 PARATROOPER BOLT ACTION CARBINE. Caliber 6.5 Japanese. Converted from a standard Type 38 Carbine. I have a weakness for any rifle...
Why I Didn’t Spend Big Money on a G36 Conversion
It has been announced by some US dealers that Heckler & Koch (HK) is bringing some of their MP5 semi-auto based pistols into the...
The 2016 Sullivan Cup Tank Competition
The 2016 Sullivan Cup competition was held this past week at Ft. Benning. This year's winning team is a National Guard unit out of...
The Internet of Derp
Here is an example of what I have to put up with on the internet. This is a guy who was offended because I...
Old Cheap Body Armor
I’m going to share with you one of our inside-baseball tricks. Old Body Armor lives exactly the same kind of life that old pickup...
Walther PPQ KaBoom
Looking at these pictures, it is obvious this is ammunition related. Sources indicate the shooter was running hand-loads. At the time of this writing,...
Harris Publications Closes: The Future of Firearms Media
While I was away last week, it was announced that Harris Publications closed it’s doors. On one level, I can’t say I was surprised....
Hand Loading at the Range – Springfield Trapdoor
I saw something recently that I suspect many shooters don’t get to see. Someone who is actually loading rounds at the range to test...
POTD – Homemade Sight Movers
I recently saw this image online and was struck by it’s sheer genius and ingenuity. You see one must always debate the cost -...
