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.
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...
Blaser Tactical 2 Magazine Pouches
Had a someone reach out looking for mag pouch options for his Blaser Tactical 2. Thought about it and figured I better get this...
Clark Custom Meltdown 1911
There was a time when a Clark Custom Meltdown treatment was the pinnacle for CCW guns. At least in my eyes.
These days manufacturers have...
All The Signature
Some SWAT Snipers hit the John1911 range to run their 50 caliber AI. And I have to tell you, even with Peltors on 20...
Very Interesting SAR-8
While perusing a gun store, I ran across a very interesting G3 variant. The SAR-8 imported by Springfield Armory. These guns are ancient. Some...
1911 Control Surfaces
1911 Control Surfaces
Had some questions about the Wilson eXperior from Vatey. This particular video address just one of them.
What do I think of the...
