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.
S&W 547 Speed Loader Check
Our friend Andy hooked us up with some more of the uncommon to find HKS speed loaders for the also uncommon Smith & Wesson...
Wilson SFX9 5-Inch Model
It is inevitable I will receive inquires about this pistol. Wilson came out with a sold-frame version of the X-frame guns called the SFX9. ...
POTD – AK-12 Captured In Ukraine
Photo out of the fighting in Ukraine. Reports are this man is a Ukrainian Special Operations Soldier holding a captured Russian Army AK-12. Sincerely, Markywww.John1911.com“Shooting Guns...
Blaser R8 – Long or Short Action?
Had an interesting e-mail from someone recently who was in the market for his first Blaser R8. After some back and forth, I realized...
Porsche 911 Rolls 20k Miles
On a fun note, I just rolled 20k on the 991.1 Carrara S CAB. In 700 miles, I’ll be at 10,000 since buying it....
Stupid Holster Companies
Be forewarned, this one is going to be salty. Why? It’s 9:40pm at night, and I am not about to write War & Peace...
1911 Drill – The X-Drill
Most effective pistol drills are simple and reinforce fundamental skills needed for run-and-gun scenarios. That is what we have here: The X-DrillDraw your weapon...
GyroJet Carbine
A followup on the GyroJet pistol article. CLICK HEREThe GyroJet Carbine is just that. A carbine version of the technology. Primarily this was created...
1911 Drill – Belt-Line Reloads
Have purchased a new 1911 single stack holster and mag carrier. Both are for AIWB use. Our regulars know I have been reloading out of...
GyroJet Pistol
Saw this while visiting the Cody Firearms Museum some years ago. This is the GyroJet Pistol. Specifically the GyroJet “Mark I-B”.These weapons basically fire...
SIG P210 Trigger Pull Weight
We’ve had a few inquires about the trigger pull weight on the SIG P210 Target. Not being really sure what it was, I did...
2-2-2 Drill – Practice
Ok. The 2-2-2 Drill parameters:Distance - 10 yards.
Number of Shots - 6 shots.
Presentation - From Holstered Concealment.
2 shots - Two...
Beretta Shotgun Tool Kit
I love gun tools and am always keeping an eye out for new and interesting ways companies implement them. While traveling I ran across...
SIG P210 Carry
Looks like SIG is doubling down on their fantastic P210 re-pop. This time with a more modern take: Alloy frame. Lower profile rear sights....
WWI 1911 Assessment
The 1914 Colt 1911 project has begun. And every project begins with an assessment of what is working and what needs to be replaced. A...
