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.
EDC X9L – 11,000rd Detail Strip
As promised, here is an up close analysis of the wear on the Wilson Combat EDC X9L after 11,000 rounds fired. That and countless...
Doubles Drill – Project 1
So playing around with recoil springs in the Project 1 pistol. In this case, the 14lb. With 124g full power ammo, it still shoots...
Wilson Combat – Project 1 – Springs
Let’s talk about pistol springs and specifically the Wilson Combat, Division 77, Project 1 pistol. Those of you who are regulars know I am a...
Wilson Project 1 – Muzzle Flash
For those wondering, I am shooting PMC Bronze, 124g factory ball ammo. They say it clocks at 1100fps. Obviously some duty / self-defense ammo will...
Wilson Combat – Project 1 Magazines
The Division 77, Project 01 gun from Wilson Combat is an X-frame gun that uses X-frame magazines. And while the 3 mags that come...
Jim Clark 50th Anniversary 1911
Jim Clark 50th Anniversary 1911One of the prerogatives of being the editor of this website is I am allowed to insert some personal stories...
Video Short – Project 1 – First Shots
Well…the first impressions are in. The Wilson Combat Project 1 from their Division 77 shoots very, very flat. I can literally see the red...
Big Washer For Deer Camp
When building out the facilities at the John1911 Range, I received some blow-back on my insistence for a full sized washer and dryer, plus...
Wilson Combat – Project 01 – First Impressions
First impressions of the Division 77, Project 01 pistol and how it compares to our original EDC X9L. Special thanks to Wilson Combat for sending...
POTD – Wilson Combat Project 01
We have the new Project 01 pistol in hand. Number 24 out of the first 100. So far, seems like a legit upgrade when...
Division 77 – Bill Wilson’s Skunk Works
Something interesting is going on over at Wilson Combat. Those of us who have been in the business for a while recognize that Wilson...
Lee Enfield 22 Trainer
Last of the audio test series. A 22 long rifle Lee Enfield Trainer. Just as the title says, standard UK 303 Enfield rifle converted...
Stainless Burn Barrel
Facebook Marketplace is something I find pretty handy. This is because every time I get an idea or inspiration to try something new, a...
State Police Agencies Ban The SIG P320
I 100% predicted this on the podcast. Once the SIG P320 started popping off in school resource officer holsters, at school events or on...
Why a Stevens No 35 Target
Why a Stevens No 35 TargetSo…why would be purchase an old-timey, single shot, 22 rimfire, target pistol? Two reasons primarily:We don’t have anything...
