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.
Facebook Live – Armory Chat Volume 1
So here is the deal. We did a Facebook Live video today. Honestly, it was more like a test. The plan is to every...
POTD — Shotgun Receiver Cutaway
OK. I have a confession. I don’t know if this is a cutaway or just a disassembled shotgun receiver. But as I get older,...
German 88 with Tank
“Contact! German 88 12 o’clock! 1000 yards!!!”, my mind screamed.Driving down the highway today, I suffered one millisecond of World War II WTF. You...
Pig Hunting Accommodations
Since UnderArmor decided to come out against hunting, this is a good time to get this article off my to-do list. A group of...
FNH USA Announces SCAR 17 Recall
RSR a major US distributor to most gun shops has announced a SCAR 17 recall. It seems they have detected the possibility that 471...
POTD — Fire Ring
The cool thing about everyone having cameras is the greater chances for great photos. Check this out! A perfect circle of fire from a...
22 Caliber SAW Trainer
While I was traveling down south, I stopped in a Army Surplus Store. Now this isn’t your average, run of mill, surplus shop. The...
HK VP9 Giveaway Winner
Some old news that I want to get addressed. It seems I never actually posted photos of the HK VP9 giveaway. Received a somewhat...
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...
