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.
Audio Test – Suppressed
Getting the range operational and it occurred to me that I hadn’t tested the new, wireless microphones with the sound of shooting. This could be...
Video Short – Ammo Inflation
Slowly moving into the new range building. Finally we have all the ammo on site. And kinda not kidding, as someone who used to...
Red Glocks – The Value of Classroom Demonstrators
Red Glocks - The Value of Classroom DemonstratorsThis video is going to cause quite a bit of heartburn in the comments section because everyone...
Ed Lovette Has Passed Away
Got word a few days ago my old friend Ed Lovette passed away.I can only assume most folks today don’t know who Ed Lovette...
Video Short – Stevens No. 35 Target
Video Short - Stevens No. 35 TargetWhy a early 1900’s, single shot, breakup, 22 rimfire, target pistol? Because not every gun needs to be...
Why a Daniel Defense Lower
We have been casually looking for a second lower to duplicate the Gemtech Integra rifle. So imagine my surprise when I discovered we didn’t...
Commentary on The LaneShark – 2 Years Later
Ok, We have had this front end cutter for two years now and I have to say…it’s incredible. We couldn’t do what we do...
Range Damage Survey – Hurricane Helene 2024
Looking down the rifle range, it didn’t appear it was damaged at all with the 60 mph winds. But once we started driving around...
Video Short – Ed Brown Executive Elite
In memory of the recent passing of Ed Brown, here is a quick look at one of his guns. My 5”, blued, 45ACP Executive...
Managing Tractor Attachments
Wanted to run this by the folks. With the new barn, I want to bring the attachments inside. At the very least the hydraulically...
Cleaning Up The Range – Post Construction
2024 is turning out to be one hell of an eventful year. Range barn and life-support upgrades almost complete. Time to clean all this...
Video Short – Ed Brown – Class A Limited
My old friend Ed Brown passed away this week and I wanted to take this opportunity to remember Ed and some of the guns...
Video Shorts – New DD Lower
Video Shorts - New DD LowerKraken helped me find this. A fully loaded Daniel Defense lower with a Geissele SD-3G trigger in it. The...
Video Short — Glock Red Trainers
The Red Glocks are what we call classroom demonstrators. These are legally considered firearms by the BATFE even though they come from the factory...
Video Short – SIG 551a1 a Good Truck Gun?
Why I choose the SIG 551a1 as a truck gun. I am not saying it’s better than an AR. Just listing the reasons why...
