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.
Retiring My Range Hat
Think it’s safe to say my OG Holland & Holland range hat is done for. No way it survives anymore washings. Fun fact, the...
2023 National Farm Machinery Show
Since we now have a tractor for range maintenance, it made sense to swing down to Louisville, only a few hours away, to get...
GRS Ragnarok Forend
GRS Ragnarok ForendThis video is the direct result of someone asking how long the forend is on the GRS Ragnarok chassis. In chatting with...
Geissele Super 42 Buffer Upgrade
Been A LOT of workbench posts lately, but maintaining and completing projects necessitates that. The Gemtech Integra upper has shown some signs of being under-sprung....
Shiloh Sharps Shooting Block
While shooting the Sharps rifle for the first time, not having an appropriate set of sticks or rest for this rifle really became an...
1911 Ejector Clearance
Look. I’m old. And Old Guys tend to be hide-bound and obsessed with yesteryear. It’s a huge weakness on our part. But that doesn’t...
POTD – On The Road EDC
Not quite a nightstand picture. More of a EDC while on the road shot. Getting dressed. Wilson EDC X9L
18+1 rounds on board.
18...
Gemtech Integra Sling Setup 2023
Ok. Time to get a sling on this rifle. Still using the Edger Sherman product. Also instead of using the QD mounts up front,...
Geissele Trigger Splits
Picking the Gemtech Integra project back up. And that means running the Geissele SD-3G trigger. Well for me that takes practice. This is what...
POTD – Clean Wilson Experior
The Wilson eXperior came into the armory for some basic cleaning and video recording. Since it normally lives in my truck as my backup...
Wilson eXperior Field Strip
By viewer request, here is a field-strip of the full-size Wilson eXperior, 9mm 1911. In my opinion the best “traditional” 9mm chambered, 1911 possibly...
Video Short – Gemtech Integra VTAC Run
So we have the film guys back out in the range trying to pickup where we left off last year. Been shooting the Gemtech...
Bumping Into Sharks
Life is usually about odds. The more you do something, the greater the odds. The less you do something, the lower the odds. It’s...
Bore-Sighting a Blaser
I don’t, generally, have to re-zero rifles from scratch. But when I do, doing it on a Blaser is pretty easy. From the clear...
SRO – Duracell Battery Change
Battery died on the SRO. Which happens. And was actually planned for. If you might recall, I wanted to see what drop dead battery...
