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.
POTD – Kraken’s X9
So Kraken came through town and spent some time on the John1911 range. Unfortunately it was bitterly cold (3-5 degrees) and we are crippled...
The Daniel H9 Pistol
It appears AR maker Daniel Defense has released a re-pop of the Hudson H9 pistol. I believe the concept is identical but internally the...
LAW-12 Manual of Arms
So the subject of the Franchi LAW-12 shotgun came up recently. With all the attention being paid to shotguns lately…because of Beretta’s offerings, some...
Winning vs Being Right
Apparently the dropping-slide thing is ping-ponging around the internet again. Don’t intentionally drop the slide on empty chamber 1911s. Don’t do it intentionally on...
2nd Annual Cold Start Competition
So for this year’s Cold Start Competition, we are at 12 degrees with the overnight low being down to 5 degrees Fahrenheit. The tractor...
TMAG – Magpul’s Translucent Magazine
TMAG - Magpul’s Translucent MagazineLooks like Magpul is releasing a translucent AR mag. They must be feeling that Lancer heat. It’ll be interesting to...
Shooting a Rare Revolver
Plinking around with a J-frame revolver. This one is a “no-dash”, Smith & Wesson Model 442. But the kicker is unlike most 442’s that...
Barn Construction Pics 2
Well…it’s been another month in the building process so it’s time to give an update. Right now, we have base gravel done, drains and water...
Plinking Around – The Mossberg 590
The fact I haven’t shot this gun in some years is evident in my performance. Not that I was ever great feeding a pump...
POTD – Armory Undisclosed Location
Thought some of you might find pics like this interesting. The John1911 Reference Collection is currently hiding at an “undisclosed location” a la Dick...
2311 Takedown Procedure
The long and short of it. With the 2311 being a 1911-style gun, how do you remove the ambidextrous slide-stop to take the gun...
Mossberg 590 On The Tailgate
Still running the Plinking Around series and broke out my trusty old Mossberg 590. While there is nothing special about a Mossberg, this is...
POTD – French PA-15 Pistol
Don’t think I have ever shown this pistol on our website. It’s a MAB produced PA-15. Made in France. It’s a 9x19, 15 round...
Gaston Glock Passes Away
Gaston Glock passed away today at the age of 94. I think it’s safe to say the 3 most successful pistol makers of all...
New 600 Yard Shooting Pad
So while building the new range barn, we decided to drop a small cement pad at the 600 yard shooting position. This gets us...
