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.
Maybe I’ll Do a Retro Build
So Doc was cleaning out some old gear and offered it to The Armory. One thing that caught my eye was an old style...
Let’s Talk About Tisas 1911s
I get inquires about these guns every few months. Specifically inquiries about what I think of them? Well here is my current position.
As for...
Steiner Reticle Binos
I have been casually wanting some MIL reticle binos for some time. Something to keep in my truck and handy to call corrections at...
H3 Buffer Test
Ok. Now we have upgraded the Integra with a Geissele Super 42 H3 buffer. While a little better, it’s still ejecting aggressively. The minimum...
Range Tractor Battery Died
So we had our first blip with the range tractor. Showed up at the range to put in some maintenance only to discover the...
HK VP9 Optics Plate
Found this factory HK VP9 Optics Ready pistol at the 2023 NRA meeting. For those wondering, I am still quite fond of the VP9....
Fightlite MCR
Saw this belt-fed AR rifle at the 2023 NRA show and it caught my eye. And before you swing in and tell me all...
Dan Wesson DWX
Dan Wesson DWX
Ok, at the NRA Show in Indy I had a chance to paw at the Dan Wesson DWX. For those who don’t...
1911 Drill – Shooting In & Shooting Out
Let me start with a disclaimer. This isn’t a typical 1911 drill that I post where there are set times and benchmarks to measure...
1911 Drill – Intermediate Plate Rack
Continuation of the 1911 drill series. You can shoot this with a 17 round wonder 9, or a single stack 45 ACP 1911. No...
Let’s Try the Super 42 H3 Buffer
Let’s Try the Super 42 H3 Buffer
So it appears the Gemtech Integra is still displaying suboptimal bolt speed. Up next: Let’s switch to an...
Dropped Staccato Breaks
A friend of ours sent us some photos of a recent pistol mishap that I thought was worth sharing. After a match while unpacking...
Do I Shoot Irons Anymore?
A question came up recently. Do I ever shoot irons anymore?
The answer is yes! Almost all the reference pistols in the armory are iron...
The Devil Drill – 6/6/6 – Modified
The Devil Drill - 6/6/6 - Modified
Time for another 1911 drill. This one is the Devil Drill and I believe the creator is Larry...
J8F1 Scrome Scope Update
Scrome out of France has reached out and shared some J8F1 scope manufacturing updates. In the attached video you can clearly see the scope...
