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.
Glock Factory Cutaway
So back in 2019 is the last time I laid eyes on a factory cutaway Glock. It was at the Cody Firearms Museum, behind...
FNC Bois In Ukraine
An Ode to the FNC.
“Living my best life,
Running with the Bois,
Rolling deep with that FNC HEAT,
Should I come out the other side,
I have become,
An...
Long Term Review – Wilson X9 Mags
A question came in that stirred up a whole mess of head scratching around here, “Are the Wilson X9 15 round mags more reliable...
Commentary – People who HATE Glocks
Over the years I have noticed certain patterns in the gun community. Some might even call them tells. Here is a common one that...
Pinning The 1911 Grip Safety?
It has come to my attention that some folks endorse pinning, or otherwise deactivating, 1911 grip safeties because Col. Jeff Cooper did so. Basically...
1911 Drill – Malfunction Clearance
It’s a simple fact of life, things go wrong with guns at the most inopportune times. Drawing down on an animal. In the middle...
Ammo Availability 2024
Things are quiet. Too quiet considering all of the issues dominating the world in 2024. I suggest you look at this time as the...
AIM Surplus Visit
Stopped in AIM Surplus to pick up some extra ammo real quick for the Kraken visit. They have REALLY upgraded their showroom for the...
1.98 Second Bill Drill
1.98 Second Bill DrillSo while the Amish guys are building the “barn”, I snuck away for a few minutes to shoot in the pit....
High Density Storage – Secureit Wall System
Second update on Arms Room #1. Putting up the Secureit wall system. And after running these things for over 4 years, I can honestly...
Tisas Safety Recall Notice
Looks like Tisas is recalling 6 models of 1911 within specified serial number ranges. Looking at the text, it appears these guns suffer from...
And Then There Were Ten
Steyr AUG mags that is. Since we finally scored a white Steyr, the need for mags has come to the fore. Well…after looking around,...
New Vault Room 1 Construction
New Vault Room 1 ConstructionSo…we have begun setting up vault room 1 (of 3). This is one wall of 4 that will be racked...
POTD – FN FNC
With all the hubbub at SHOT about pending imports of FNC rifles from Indonesia, people have been asking if we will buy an FNC. Well…we...
Adams Revolver (MKIII)
Saw this over at Shooters Supply. An Adams Revolver also known as the British Army MKIII. Introduced in 1878, this is the gun you would...
