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.
I Need Police Patches
I Need Police PatchesSo I found this old cork-board. And I gathered up all the challenge coins and “gifts” that we have collected. And...
Rack Hub Antler Mount
Rack Hub Antler MountAs reported earlier on this website, I ran across a set of dropped, deer antlers in the back woods of the...
The UK – What Special Relationship?
The UK - What Special Relationship?Folks who listen to the podcast know that I’m very upset at the United Kingdom for their behavior regarding...
My First Holosun – ARO-RD2
My First Holosun - ARO-RD2One thing I have decided to do this year is to start buying some cheaper optics to leave on reference...
POTD – Star 30M
POTD - Star 30MRecent pickup right before Trump shut the door on imports from Spain since they are screwing us on NATO facility access....
Ducks For Grenadiers?
Ducks For Grenadiers?So recently had a Grenadier first. Walking back to my truck after picking up some dinner, there was a young women looking...
Kraken Goes Hollywood
Kraken Goes HollywoodIt seems Kraken has gone Hollywood. He submitted some images and had AI (don’t know which one) kick back cartoon versions. I...
SBA5 – Pistol Brace Install
SBA5 - Pistol Brace InstallWell…it’s March of 2026 and I have finally caught up with the kids on Reddit. The John1911 Armory finally has...
Fog Light Color – Grenadier
Fog Light Color - GrenadierWhile some cops were at the range, they took an interest in the INEOS Grenadier. Which isn’t unusual. It gets...
Found Deer Sheds
Deer ShedsSo while conducting a downed tree survey of the John1911 Range, I found something I had never personally experienced before. A pair of...
Detail Strip – Custom WWI Colt Pistol
Detail Strip - Custom WWI Colt PistolWell…the time has come. A detail strip of the Jack Basham custom 1911 to see what we are...
SRO Battery Shim Test
SRO Battery Shim TestTweaking the battery contacts on my original SRO. Here is a bench test to see if the shim is working. Sincerely,Markywww.John1911.com“Shooting Guns...
FRT – Does This Thing Work?
FRT - Does This Thing Work?Got out our first FRT (by accident). So now I need to understand, how and if, it works. Well…it certainly...
POTD – SAR-8 Sporter
POTD - SAR-8 SporterRan across this at Shooter’s Supply and thought it was worth getting a few pictures. Here we have a HK-91 clone,...
