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.
POTD – ShootingSight Trigger Installed
Shooting Sight @shootingsight trigger upgrade installed on SIG 551A1. Whew! The inside of this trigger threw me for a few loops, so I ended...
New Production Steyr-Hahn Barrels
This recently popped up in our comment section and I thought it was deserving of it’s own post. There appears to be a company...
POTD – New Pistol Section
POTD - New Pistol Section
Been shuffling around some of the guns in The Armory. The goal is to be more organized and efficient. To...
Is It Safe To Dry-Fire 1911s?
In short, yes. Just adhere to a few simple tips. While I don’t have a problem with “occasional” slide drops on an empty chamber,...
POTD – Escape From Cincinnati
Chris C. Sent this over yesterday. He’s home from work for a few weeks on medical leave. So in his spare time, he’s coming...
Most Versatile Shooting Bag – Fortune Cookie
Most Versatile Shooting Bag
After a few years of use, I have come to realize that the one shooting bag that is probably the most...
SIG 551A1 Reconfigure
SIG 551A1 Reconfigure
As promised on video, I will be running the SIG 551A1 rifle for the rest of the summer. As such, it needs...
POTD – Rusty Wolf Ammo
Rusty ammo, Ya’ll! I can’t say for certain this didn’t get wet because of me. But I was surprised. The Wilson EXperior ate it...
POTD – llama Model IV
POTD - llama Model IV
They said,
“Why would someone want a 9mm 1911?”.
“9mm 1911’s are just wrong.”
“1911’s were designs for nothing was 45ACP”.
Well….1931 is calling...
Shot Timer Works w/Suppressor
We have been playing with the Shooters Global (SG Global) shot timer. It’s a fully integrated hardware solution paired to a smart phone app.
It’s...
POTD – CAGPT
What is CAGPT?
Delta Airlines uses this moniker on checked luggage that contains firearms. I can only assume they also use it for items of...
WileyX Replacement Parts
Old business I kinda dropped.
A while back, we had a post about some WileyX eye-pro that finally gave up the ghost. I have worn...
SIG 551-A1 First Shots
SIG 551-A1 First Shots
Decided to finally pull the SIG 551-A1 out of The Armory reference collection and actually shoot the darn thing.
First Impressions:
Seems...
EDC X9L – Spring Change Update
EDC X9L - Spring Change Update
Odds and ends video updating a few things for consistency:
EDC X9L 5000rd spring change.
Dropping guns.
My thoughts...
POTD – SIG 551-A1
For those who guessed the magazine shown a few days ago was for a SIG 550 series of rifle, you guessed correctly! But there...
