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.
Buying a Remington 552 Speedmaster
Sorry for the delays in getting content out. The reasons will become apparent soon. But in the mean time, I wanted to make this...
POTD – Pachmayr Grips
POTD - Pachmayr GripsShooter’s Supply Shop (loveland) is going through old boxes of stuff with their new location move. Found some OG Pachmayr’s in...
Wilson Combat – NRA Show 2023
OK. Wilson Combat booth, NRA Show 2023. I had two goals in mind when stopping by. First, I wanted to put a Solid Frame...
Staccato Fantasy Markings
So…while at the NRA show, we did stop by the Staccato booth. One of the SWAT guys I was with says these markings on...
Maybe I’ll Do a Retro Build
So Doc was cleaning out some old gear and offered it to The Armory. One thing that caught my eye was an old style...
Let’s Talk About Tisas 1911s
I get inquires about these guns every few months. Specifically inquiries about what I think of them? Well here is my current position. As for...
Steiner Reticle Binos
I have been casually wanting some MIL reticle binos for some time. Something to keep in my truck and handy to call corrections at...
H3 Buffer Test
Ok. Now we have upgraded the Integra with a Geissele Super 42 H3 buffer. While a little better, it’s still ejecting aggressively. The minimum...
Range Tractor Battery Died
So we had our first blip with the range tractor. Showed up at the range to put in some maintenance only to discover the...
HK VP9 Optics Plate
Found this factory HK VP9 Optics Ready pistol at the 2023 NRA meeting. For those wondering, I am still quite fond of the VP9....
Fightlite MCR
Saw this belt-fed AR rifle at the 2023 NRA show and it caught my eye. And before you swing in and tell me all...
Dan Wesson DWX
Dan Wesson DWXOk, at the NRA Show in Indy I had a chance to paw at the Dan Wesson DWX. For those who don’t...
1911 Drill – Shooting In & Shooting Out
Let me start with a disclaimer. This isn’t a typical 1911 drill that I post where there are set times and benchmarks to measure...
1911 Drill – Intermediate Plate Rack
Continuation of the 1911 drill series. You can shoot this with a 17 round wonder 9, or a single stack 45 ACP 1911. No...
Let’s Try the Super 42 H3 Buffer
Let’s Try the Super 42 H3 BufferSo it appears the Gemtech Integra is still displaying suboptimal bolt speed. Up next: Let’s switch to an...
