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.
Tara TM-9 First Shots
Picked up this Tara TM-9 from Centerfire Systems. For practically a steal, IMO. Came with 2 17 round mags but we decided to toss...
Bad Skull Mount
Been spending some time getting the office organized. With the reactivation of the shipping department, the move into a new armory, and opening up...
Video Short – Tara TM-9
The Tara TM-9 pistol. An introduction for the internet. Sincerely, Markywww.John1911.com“Shooting Guns & Having Fun”
M41B Sniper Rifle Project
Decided we need to set aside time to shoot some of the MILSURP projects we have in The Armory. And one in particular is...
Reader Buys a Used CQB
Been sitting on this one for a bit. Some months ago, Chad reached out and wanted my opinion on a mass produced 1911 vs...
Gemtech H4 Buffer Test
Just as the title says. We have a Barnes H4 buffer in the gun with a Springco Blue (+15%) buffer spring. If you look...
Federal Hi-Power Bird Shot
Ok. Confession time. Where I come from, we call this snake shot. Also, I haven’t seen brass-crimped centerfire pistol pellets for sale in many,...
Springfield Armory Echelon
So I opened social media today and this is all I see. If you’ve ever complained about main stream news all saying the exact...
Ironcraft – X-Treme Root Grapple
Cool Hand Luke. We had a major wind storm last week that damaged farms all around the range. Decided today was buy a grapple...
Trijicon SNIPE-IR Clip-On Thermal
While at the 2023 NRA show, I walked the floor with some SWAT Snipers. As I have mentioned before. One thing they were looking for...
HCAR – Heavy Counter Assault Rifle
If you need proof that today is one of the most exciting times private US firearms ownership history, look no further than the HCAR....
1911 Drill – 25 Yard Plate Rack
The 25 yard plate rack drill. Draw from concealment.
6 Station Falling Plate Rack.
Time 5.09 seconds.
Pistol: Wilson EDC X9L 1911 (9mm).
Sights:...
POTD – Suppressed 1911
I have a confession. In all my years I do not think I have ever fired a suppressed 1911. Yup. It’s true. But you...
SIG 551a1 100y Zero
As I intimated a few months ago, we are converting all reference and working tac rifles back to 100 yard zeros. While the 25,...
The 1911 Safety & AIWB
To answer a question about managing the safety on a 1911 and appendix carry, it was just easier to film a video. The long and...
