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.
Real or Fake Ivory Grips
This subject came up recently in the comment section. Are these real or fake elephant ivory? I can assure you these are real, legal...
Colt Python Speedloader
Per Kraken’s advice, I picked up some Safariland Comp II Speedloaders for the Colt Python. After reading the instructions, and some fiddle-farting around, I...
Blued Colt Python
Was in a regional gun shop and saw my first 2024 Colt Python in blue. I have a fondness for blued guns, but and...
Reopening The Rifle Range
As the grass has gotten taller with the Spring rains, I have intentionally not cut it. My logic is as follows: The more gun...
2024 Colt Python First Shots
Surprise! Surprise! We found a 4” Python on the secondary market. Instantly we acquired it for the library. But don’t kid yourselves, this will be...
Condor – Golok Machete
It’s not often I get to post anything knife related. So here goes. While the John1911 range has a tractor, chainsaws, power tools, weed-whackers,...
MEME – I Shoot 9mm
Made this meme just to poke the 45 Bear. Yes, my advice still stands: Get the 1911 in 9mm. If you are only going to...
POTD – Colt Python Estate Pickup
POTD - Colt Python Estate PickupReferenced this on the podcast. On our long term to buy list was one of the reproduction Colt Pythons....
Detonics Pocket 9
Was in Shooters Supply (Loveland, OH) this past week on some other business. And every time I am in the shop, we always ask...
Wilson EDC X9 2.0
It appears Wilson Combat has released an update to the EDC X9 family. A grip panel version. But wait! Doesn’t the original EDC X9 have...
Tisas Raider Hammer Follow Test
Ok. Let me start off by staying that any 1911 that exhibits hammer follow is extremely dangerous. Primarily through one simple problem: What if...
Barn Construction 5 – Final
As many of you have noticed, our content posting scheduled has slowed down over the past week. As expected, this is because we are...
Tisas Raider Breaks at Zero Rounds
Well…we picked up one of the Tisas Raiders in 9mm. Looked like a fun clone gun. Especially for the price. And..it appears at that...
Barn Construction Pics 4
Barn Construction Pics 4OK, time for installment 4 of the Range Barn construction. It’s hard to believe we broke ground on this late November...
Tisas 1911 Accuracy Testing
Assessments: After shooting the Tisas 1911a1, I was left with an impression that the sights are tracking left. Not low left. Just left. It shows...
