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.
Is a Russian SF AK really an AK?
I will admit, the title of this post is somewhat provocative. But I think it’s an important question to ask if you are looking...
French Foreign Legion Beretta 92 by MAS
Many years ago, I had a Beretta 92. Picked it up off a retiring DSS agent in the very, very early 1990’s. How he...
Pro-Tip: Always Wear Eye Protection
I shoot a lot. I really do. And with that, I see snake-eyes rolled more often than most. In just the last 12 months,...
Cleanup in Nepalese Isle Six
Freeze is looking for another project gun and has been dropping hints about the “you buy ‘em, you fix ‘em” rifles from IWA. I...
POTD: Jihadi Protects His Junk
This photo is out of Syria. In it we see a Jihadi who is concerned with the afterlife. It seems he doesn't want to...
Shooting a Suicide Bomber -The One Way Trip
With all the news that has been coming out of Europe over the past few weeks, I have received some inquires about the current...
Donald Trump: What The Media Doesn’t Report
I have been watching with horror, but not surprise, the behavior of The Left over the past few months. And to make matters worse,...
POTD – Cleaning The Executive Elite
Like many of you, my first love was the 1911. And while I have since related the 1911 to second line work, I do...
Machining Suppressors
While I was on other business, I happened to be in the presence of a suppressor manufacturing operation. It occurred to me that many...
Video – HK VP9 Slow Motion
I was just playing with the slow motion camera while on the range. HK VP9 my CCW pistol. Markywww.tacticaltshirts.comwww.john1911.com"Shooting Guns & Having Fun"
Chocolate Stick Grenade – Potato Masher
I love the internet for reasons like this. If any of you are planning on getting me candy for my Easter Basket, I respectfully...
Setting Up Slide-Lock Reload Drills
I have two ways I generally setup reloading drills on pistols. My preferred way is to put a single round on one magazine and...
Magic Marker Rear Sight Blackout
I have a schizophrenic mind when it comes to night sights on handguns. I like my pistols to have tritium inserts for both front...
Home Made De-Jammer Tool
Had someone ask what the brass rod is for? That’s simple. A home-made squib tool / de-jammer. It’s longer to be able to handle...
So I Forgot My Staple Gun
Thought I would share an unflattering story. I’ve been shooting quite a bit of steel and wanted to change it up. Need to focus...
