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 – Can You Name This Magazine?
I enjoyed shooting this gun way more than I would have thought. Can you name the rifle that accepts the magazine? #john1911 #whatisit
Sincerely,
Marky
www.John1911.com
“Shooting Guns...
4th of July Message
And….we bought it. Original buyer couldn’t pass the 4473. So…we even got it cheap. French BCF-66. I’m sure this is a a tip of...
POTD – Enfield No.4 MK1 T Sniper
Took these pics a few years ago at the Cody Firearms Museum. At the time, this was Enfield sniper was racked in their storage...
Wilson Scorable Steel Target
Another video test.
Subject: The Wilson Combat scorable steel target.
Location: John1911 Range Pit.
Pistol: EDC X9L
Caliber: 9mm
Shooter: Some old, fat dude.
;-)
Sincerely,
Marky
www.John1911.com
“Shooting Guns & Having Fun”
POTD – French BCF-66 380 Caliber Pistol
Don’t see these everyday. A French BCF-66. 380 blowback. I would guess there is a threaded barrel option from the factory, because this just...
SHS-75: Enfield No4 Mk1 – Long Branch
On this episode of the Second Hand Showcase, we are looking at a WWII Enfield pattern rifle that was factory refurbished in 1949. I...
SHS-74: KEL TEC PMR30
On this episode of the Second Hand Showcase, we are looking at a pistol from a brand that used to not get a lot...
SHS-73: Whitney Wolverine
The Whitney Wolverine. What makes this gun so special? Or rare? Or collectible? Or Desirable?
It’s all about rose colored glasses. If you were a...
Wilson Steel Target First Shots
Getting some old business to of the way again. The Wilson Combat Scorable Steel Target is setup in the pit. Next to the falling...
SHS-72: Smith & Wesson 25-5
On this episode of the Second Hand Showcase is a very practical revolver for lands with 4 legged threats. The Smith & Wesson 25-5.
The...
Wilson Scorable Steel Target Arrives
Getting some old business out of the way. We have been playing with a Wilson Combat Scorable Steel Target system. Since the entire thing...
SHS-71: Winchester 1887 Lever-Action Shotgun
What we have on this episode of the Second Hand Showcase is something of an anomaly these days: The lever-action shotgun.
So what is that...
556 FAL Function Test
So…we were testing the SAR-4800 / 556 FAL trying to get it ready for some projects. It was initially gassed for some old Wolf...
The Gear Queer Hamster Wheel
I realize most readers of this website are more interested in smaller or CCW sized handguns. And while it seems the gravitational pull of...
Rifle Range – Why T-Posts
So you want to build a rifle range but you are not sure what configuration you should choose for rifle range targets? Let me...
