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.
Dropped Staccato Breaks
A friend of ours sent us some photos of a recent pistol mishap that I thought was worth sharing. After a match while unpacking...
Do I Shoot Irons Anymore?
A question came up recently. Do I ever shoot irons anymore? The answer is yes! Almost all the reference pistols in the armory are iron...
The Devil Drill – 6/6/6 – Modified
The Devil Drill - 6/6/6 - ModifiedTime for another 1911 drill. This one is the Devil Drill and I believe the creator is Larry...
J8F1 Scrome Scope Update
Scrome out of France has reached out and shared some J8F1 scope manufacturing updates. In the attached video you can clearly see the scope...
Refreshing X9L Magazines
You want to know a secret tell about people who shoot handguns a lot? They show up at the range with a whole pile...
Strike Industries – Angled Vertical Grip
The sudden need for the AR project this summer has also brought into focus the need for more control of the gun. Looking at...
Hard Primer, Hard Stop
Hard Primer, Hard StopShoot enough it happens. Hard primer. Don’t see them often. Actually don’t see malfunctions ever with the X9L outside of ammo...
Gun Range Tree Work
Ya’ll hear me complain about trees on the John1911 range. All these trees shown here are from one single storm that blew through. Sincerely, Markywww.John1911.com“Shooting Guns...
J8F1 Scope Container Box
As some of you might recall, the John1911 Armory is on the list for a new production J8F1 scope for our French Army Sniper...
Geissele Super 42 H2 Buffer Test
OK. So it’s time to test and see of this integrally suppressed upper is over gassed. This is with the H2 buffer and it...
Clearing Out The Shooting Shelter
One of the criticisms that was leveled about our main covered shooting position is too many bugs. In particular ticks. Actually it’s fair to...
The Value of Shot Timers
This is a screen grab from a shooting session yesterday. One, I am really digging this Shooter’s Global timer. I was able to scroll...
1911 Drill – Basic Plate Rack – 6 Yards
A 1911 drill that works for double stacks and single stack 1911s. Basic plate rack. From the draw (Concealed, AIWB, whatever. You do you).
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Cat Crap Anyone?
Any readers have any experience or feedback with Cat Crap lens cleaner & defogger? Picked this up a little while ago but have been...
How to Measure Barrel Length
How to Measure Barrel LengthMultiple versions of this question came up after we were helping a foreign Blaser owner figure out a question regarding...
