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.
Video Short – Ithaca 37 Shoots Loose
Kraken warned me about this. The Ithaca 37, being a lightweight shotgun, has a tendency to shoot its furniture loose. No big deal, we’ll...
Why Buy a Second Wilson eXperior
When Wilson Combat announced they were shutting down the eXperior line, that caused a slight panic here at John1911. You see, I have always...
Video Short – Remington 81 Plate Rack
Kraken and I were out function testing a new to us Remington 81 in 300 Savage. After we were done, the plate rack was...
POTD – FN 5.7 Pistol
Had the chance to shoot this FN 5.7 pistol recently. Pretty interesting gun. Seems like a 20 round magazine of angry little bees! Sincerely,Markywww.John1911.com“Shooting Guns...
New Shooting Benches
Kraken is arriving tomorrow. Guess he didn’t want to shoot it 50BMG prone, so I promised him a shooting bench at the 600 yard...
Loaded Rifle Rack Project
This has been on the back burner for a bit and still is. But I ran across the hardware this week working in The...
Bernardelli P.One Decocker?
Received a question from a viewed who wanted to know if our P. One had a decocker? Swears he has seen such configurations in...
Rifle Range Fire Pit
Been meaning to do this for a while. After all the range construction comes to an end, we need to install a fire pit....
POTD – Cleaning Wilson Division 77 – Project 1
Took some pics while cleaning my daily driver: The Division 77, Project 1 by Wilson Combat. I still find the samurai sword, brass tool...
1911 Cutaway Gun
Chris from Big Sky Shooting, LLC (Big Sky Shooting, LLC) out of Kalispell, Montana has been working on some projects that have really piqued...
WWII – 1911 Field Repair Kit
Ran into this over at Shooter’s Supply while in on other business. An honest to goodness, complete, 1911 field repair kit. As I recall,...
Lesson Learned – Gravel With The Tractor
As you have noticed, we have been unusually quiet. That is due to the final push to get the John1911 range operational. Right now...
POTD – 1911 Cutaway Arrives
Chris’ cutaways are gorgeous. I’ve always wanted one in 1911 and ours just arrived. Even the refinished park job is outstanding! Sincerely,Markywww.John1911.com“Shooting Guns & Having...
Papoose First Shots (Marlin Model 70P)
Knocking this off the to-do list. First shots with the Marlin Papoose rifle. Also known as the Marlin Model 70P. It’s a 22rimfire, takedown,...
Off-Road Curious – INEOS Grenadier in White
So after some thinking and researching, I went back up to Dublin, Ohio to test drive the Grenadier again. This one a 2025 in...
