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.
Siberian Tiger Mount
I spotted this mount while stopped in a small Wyoming shop. It caught my attention because I had never seen a private tiger mount...
Huge Disappointment – HK 45C
Ever ask someone their opinion of guns?
Was that person someone you admired?
Maybe that person was a combat vet?
Perhaps Special Forces?
Maybe even, “Very Special Forces”?
Perhaps...
Daewoo DP51 Takedown
Daewoo DP51 Takedown
By viewer request, a takedown video of the Daewoo DP51 pistol. While not a complicated pistol, there are a few tricks the...
Pawn Shop Find – Dan Wesson
No, I am not in the market for a Dan Wesson revolver. Actually have have owned one of their complete pistol packs back in...
Press-Checking The 1911
Some considerations when press-checking your 1911. Also some historical perspectives on where certain moves came from. Well…at least as I remember it.
Your experiences may...
What Every Modern Pistol Should Have
Kind of a FAQ item. When I get the usual inquiries asking about X or Y pistol, I can just point to this video...
Navy Arms FR-F2 Scope Base
“Paris, we have a problem”.
Well…the long promised FR-F2 scope base from Navy Arms arrived this week. And for those who don’t know, the French...
Blast From The Past — Old Shok Buffs
Going through old boxes in the armory. Still getting organized since the move during COVID. And look at what I found here: old time...
35 Yard A/C 10-Shot Challenge
Picked this challenge up from Mike Seeklander. It’s a 10 shot string, no misses, at 35 yards, on an A/C sized target. Oh...one more...
Winchester 12 Faux Trench Gun
Winchester 12 Faux Trench Gun
The final installment on the faux trench gun collection I ran across. This one is a Winchester Model 12. And...
10-8 Grip Screws
Been organizing the armory durning off hours and have finally dug into all my old 1911 supplies.
It’s been interesting, and fun, to see items...
SIG 551a1 Configuration
Made enough upgrades and changes to the SIG USA 551a1 that it merits a video. Just easier to film it than write about it.
Short...
Long Range Head Shot Work
Let’s be real. This is a low percentage shot in the real world. The target will be moving, innocents around the target will be...
Edger Sherman Designs Sling
Still working on accessorizing the SIG 551a1 and as you can see from other posts, it’s been “Sling Week” around here.
Well…I have put my...
X-Frame Mag-Well Considerations
So…after 8000 rounds through the EDC X9L, it’s time to look closely at the mag-well and address a few questions & concerns some people...
