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.
Wilson eXperior Commander Double Stack
Wilson rolled these out a few months ago and I thought it was worth featuring here. And here’s why.
If you like the double stack...
Stevens 22-410 Extractor Repair Test
Stevens 22-410 update. The extractor was keeping the gun from closing. Turns out a set screw had backed out and was allowing the extractor...
1844 Cavalry Carbine
Ran into this at Shooter’s Supply Shop (Loveland, OH). While it’s not really in my wheelhouse, I can’t help but think when will be...
POTD – SIG 226 SAO Legion
While walking through a Cabela’s Firearm Library I ran into a gun I have always been curious about. The SIG 226 SAO model. In...
Ryobi Grease Gun
So you knew this was coming. Big new range tractor needs new grease gun. Looking at the market, there are lots of battery powered...
Definitive SRO Battery Life
Delayed on getting this post out when it happened, but I have more data on “real” SRO battery usage. The Energizer battery died after...
Benelli B76 Recoil Spring Retaining Ring
Benelli B76 Recoil Spring Retaining Ring
Getting back on schedule around here with projects. Today I am having major frustrations with a retaining ring. Some...
More Holster Cracks Discovered
Been sitting on this for a while, but I might have mentioned it on the podcast. My daily CCW AIWB holster that had a...
Steven’s 22-410 First Shots
This project has been delayed while we’re going through some major range changes: new tractor, new attachments and a new barn. So…now that has...
Re-Gravel The Ranges
Range maintenance is coming along swimmingly. Trying to get all the major work done before we get too close to deer season. Gravel for...
Rafdal Blaser R8 Barrel Shanks
So are you in the market for a custom Blaser R8 Barrel? Maybe a faster twist rate than what Blaser offers? Or maybe there...
POTD – Kimber K6s
These Kimber K6s revolvers are pretty interesting. I’ve heard they upgraded them even from the originals. Man! The trigger on these out of the...
Flying with EMT Shears
Flying with firearms feels like a never ending escalation ladder. Not trying to sound too salty, but I have been flying with guns for...
Are Kimber’s Accurate?
If a gun is accurate, it’s good right? Yes and no. A lot more goes into the equation of what is considered good. There...
Front End Cutter Arrives
So..after some weeks a front end cutter has arrived for the John1911 range tractor. This example is made by Lane Shark and will be...
