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.
Enfield No4 MkI
After posting a video shooting the Indian Enfield, I started wonder…why don’t we have a regular 303 Enfield in the reference collection?
So I have...
Brommeland Max Con V
Blast from the past. Back in the day I carried leather 1911 holsters. Primarily because that was the best option then.
Going through some old...
A NATO Enfield
How do you 100% solve rim lock in an Enfield rifle? Simple. Shoot one chambered in 7.62 NATO!
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Just out blowing the dust off the...
What Is a 1911A1?
This is sitting in Shooter’s Supply. Our local FFL. Contrary to what the name of this website might lead you to believe, I don’t...
Bush Hog Down 2022
First day cutting the range of 2022. And the bushhog lasted 2 hours. No…the bolt isn’t what’s wrong. That was some “extra-wrong” I found...
Painting Suppressor Height Sights
Long term project on the bench. Trying to decide if I want to paint the the front sight a radically different color than what...
Don’t Scare The Horses
It’s been a while since we discussed this, but I still carry the SIG 551a1 in the truck. And yes, I still use a...
1891 Carcano Brass Clips
Follow on video for the 1891 Carcano rifle we have in the reference collection. The rifle is rough but serviceable. Which is about all...
POTD – Ishapore 2A1 Enfield
Had the Ishapore 2a1 out for a bit last week. —Marky #john1911 #ishapore2a1 #enfield #762 #milsurp
Sincerely,
Marky
www.John1911.com
“Shooting Guns & Having Fun”
Winchester Model 12 Trench Gun
Ok. Before the collectors come at me with pitchforks and tar, let’s start off the bat by saying this shotgun isn’t a real Model...
Experior Full Size – Viewer Questions
Received some viewer questions about the Wilson eXperior Full Size 1911. So instead of answering them singularly in an email, I think they merit...
Brass Carcano Clips
Brass en-bloc clips came in for the 1891 Carcano rifle. The ad said original brass clips. These are obviously NIB re-pops. But…the MILSURP guys...
Wilson EDC X9L Shoot Hollow Points?
Since I have opened videos to viewer questions one thing has become clear; I cannot assume the viewer knows what I know.
In this case,...
The Future For Tanks
Not looking to stir up trouble, but instead showing both sides of the argument. The link is to a story from some time ago.
https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/.../goodbye-tanks-how.../
When...
POTD – I Need a X300 Holster
Weapon mounted lights are always good things to have. The only reason I don’t keep this mounted on the EDC X9L is for lack...
