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.
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...
Mosinka – Modernized Mosin Nagant Rifle
Saw these pics in the news and figured it was worth addressing here. Soldiers in Ukraine are taking what bolt action they have and...
The MILSURP Wall
Most of you have seen all of these items from previous office posts. Some of it was in my personal office. Some of it...
We Bought a Box Blade!
IronCraft does it again. After reaching out to our dirt work people for quotes on a parking lot and road to The Pit, I...
POTD – Holosun DRS-TH, Thermal Sight
Now…we don’t want everyone screaming like little girls at a Taylor Swift concert, but Kraken and I have both purchased Holosun DRS-TH thermal sights. ...
Video Short – Armalite 50 Clears The Deck
Kraken was out shooting his new Armalite 50 BMG. Not being a fan of the 50’s blast under that shelter, I stepped back. Once...
Coyote Door – 100 Yard Steel Test
Decided to setup a 100 yard steel target that measures out from The Coyote Door (tm). Figure it’s necessary to confirm zeros from that...
