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.
Switching To the SG Timer
Suppressed Shot Timer TestAs we have alluded to in some other posts, we have a need to run AR’s for about 6 months. Well…that...
Shooter’s Global Update
I have somewhat of a confession. I get set in my ways. Why change something that isn’t broken? And in the case of the...
Burn Proof Gear – Rail Rap
Picking up the Gemtech Integra project again, one issue I need to address is fore-end heat. The integral suppressor, with a 10.5” barrel and...
POTD – CZ Bren 2 – AK Configuration
POTD - CZ Bren 2 - AK ConfigurationThis caught my eye over at Shooter’s Supply last week. A CZ Bren 2 (I think) that...
EDC X9L – Is The Trigger Too Lite?
Looking back over my projects list and realized I dropped this very simple request: Please do a trigger pull test on the Wilson EDC...
Gemtech Integra Coming Back
This project has languished for 3 years. The Gemtech Integra upper. Well it’s time to move it up and get it running right. So...
POTD – S&W Model 10 – Stand Test
We bought a whole pile of rifle and pistol stands for the video guys. Just playing with them to see how it all works. Sincerely, Markywww.John1911.com“Shooting...
The Argument For Short Mags
The Argument For Short MagsWell…at least one. This was a habit I picked up from SWATsnipers some years ago. Even when they are not...
POTD – Stay Away From My Tractor
POTD - Stay Away From My TractorA thoughtful, remarkably on-brand gift for the John1911 Armory. It produced quite a lot of giggles. Sincerely, Markywww.John1911.com“Shooting Guns & Having...
Video Short – SIG 551a1
Video Short - SIG 551a1A video short of shooting the SIG 551a1 rifle. Sincerely, Markywww.John1911.com“Shooting Guns & Having Fun”
PSA- Broken Blaser Firing Pins
While I have addressed this subject on our website over the years, it has occurred to me I haven’t made a video specific to...
Scrome – J8F1 Scope Manufacturing
My contact over at Scrome was nice enough to send over some pics showing their progress on the J8F1 scope project. For those who...
Vickers Guide – Heckler & Koch – Vol 1
We don’t buy all the gun books out there. But when it happens, the tipping point is something that helps us reference information I...
Adjusting Steiner 5-25 Military Scope
This is a painful video to make and even more painful article to write. I have to present the issue in two ways: Scope...
Blaser Aftermarket Barrels – Nitride
While messing with the J. Sip barrels in The Armory, something small happened that turned into a testing opportunity: the nitride finish. As I write...
