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.
Don’t CCW a “Nice” Gun, They Said
Look. I get it. I really, really do. I have access to rare and collectible firearms in our reference collection. So I understand value....
Reloading Supplies Breaking Loose?
Most of you know I don’t reload but many members of the John1911 staff do. Particularly our precision rifle shooters.
I know Doc waited almost...
Post Sickness Workouts
Working out the kinks in my shooting after being sick for a week.
—Marky
Wilson Experior HP Ammo Test
Just what the title says. I haven’t run much if any HP ammo in this single stack 1911. Why? Because I don’t generally carry...
Custom Blaser Tactical 2 Barrels
This has been in the works for quite some time and was knocked by the pandemic disruptions. But now we can talk about it....
Surefire X300u FDE
Update to some old news: I have acquired a new Surefire X300 light. Technically I believe this is the, “Surefire X300u FDE”. I do...
Cobray M11 Function Test
Cobray M11 Function Test
As some of you are aware, we have a new video on the range testing cameras, equipment and software edits. It’s...
Don’t Buy Pistols Without Optics Plates
So…here is an example of how I have to within my own boundary conditions. Been looking out for a HK P30 LEM pistol for...
POTD – Cobray M-11
We’ve had this pistol in the reference collection for at least 4 years. According to our records anyway. And you know what? We have...
EDC X9L – VTAC Work
Putting in some VTAC work with the EDC pistol. Wilson Combat EDC X9L.
Sincerely,
Marky
www.John1911.com
“Shooting Guns & Having Fun”
Winchester G30 Prototype
The Winchester Model 30 (G30) was an experimental project to see if they could manufacture a cheaper, upgraded version of the M1 Garand. History...
Split Screen Test – Kimber Rapide
Just as the title says. We were doing some film testing on the range and they caught me shooting the borrowed Kimber. I do...
GBRS Hydra Mount
After looking at this product online, I figured it was worth mentioning here. A company called GBRS has come up with a single, tall...
O-Ring Replacement on SRO
So after spending all day July 4th with a camera crew on the range, I got home and noticed my SRO dot was out....
Kimber Rapide First Shots
Just that. First shots. Getting a feel for the gun, the sights and the trigger. It’s a Kimber. For good or ill.
But for good...
