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.
Looking For Blaser 556 Barrel
I wasn’t really sure what to title this post. The runner-ups:“Help! I’ve fallen and I can’t get it up!”“Desperately Seeking Susan”“Das Barrel!!!”“Dreams of My...
S&W 22 Mag J-Frame
I have been eyeing these 22 Magnum J-frames for a while. Which seems strange to my old co-workers. You see, I once…now infamously…said to...
Handling Criminal Road Blocks in the US
Ok. The first thing that needs to be said is, if you stop your car you are asking for trouble. I understand that initially...
POTD — The Gurkha Knives
Thought this was an interesting photo. Like many of you, I know “some” about the Kukri knife. But I am certainly no expert. To...
Belt Buckle Pistol
I used to see references to these things as a kid. Notably in a particular comic book series called “Weird War”. Since the series...
CZ75 Refinish
I saw these photos on the internet and thought they would be informative for some of our younger readers. I am of two minds...
I’d Rather Be Shot
It’s inevitable: When I post a story about hunting, we get some blowback. The complaints and accusations are always filled with logical fallacies and...
PMAG Giveaway Winner
Brian H. of Utah is the winner of the 10 PMAG giveaway. He was kind enough to send over some pics for everyone to...
Heavy Duty Prius
So I had pulled off the highway to fill my tank. And while I was standing there, a guy at the next pump started...
Bolt-on Side Charging Handle
OK. Let me start off with a confession: I can’t believe I like this product. And I know as I am typing this many...
Texas Heart Shot
A couple of us went down to Texas for some pig hunting. Here is a 230lb pig I shot with a Blaser R8 chambered...
Worst Deal Camp Perry 2016
So we swung by the Springfield shop during the 2016 National Matches at Camp Perry. And just like 2015, the super-crazy priced HK91 /...
POTD — LED Front Sight
I have noticed an emerging trend by some of the higher end hunting rifles. Led front sights. I wasn’t really sure how I felt...
Osprey MK-36
While perusing vendor’s row during the National Matches at Camp Perry, I spotted a very, very, very unusual rifle: The Osprey MK-36.Apparently, the inventor...
Government Thinks Gadsden Flag Racist
Yup. You can’t make this stuff up. The march towards George Orwell’s 1984 is well down the path. An official complaint has been filed....
