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.
M47 Madsen Market Analysis
This might be the first M47 Madsen I have ever seen for sale in person. Well…it wasn’t actually for sale. I tried to buy...
Brazilian Army Sniper – Blaser Tac2’s
Brazilian Army Sniper - Blaser Tac2’sSaw some cool pics of Brazilian Army snipers using their Blaser Tactical 2’s in a multinational service competition. Being...
Benelli B76 – First Shots
OK. First of all let me start with the acknowledgement of a possible mistake. The records we have on file don’t show this pistol...
POTD – Benelli B76
Looked at the logs and it doesn’t seem like we have shot this pistol much (or possibly at all). This is a Benelli B76 semi-auto...
Don’t CCW a “Nice” Gun, They Said
Look. I get it. I really, really do. I have access to rare and collectible firearms in our reference collection. So I understand value....
Reloading Supplies Breaking Loose?
Most of you know I don’t reload but many members of the John1911 staff do. Particularly our precision rifle shooters. I know Doc waited almost...
Post Sickness Workouts
Working out the kinks in my shooting after being sick for a week. —Marky
Wilson Experior HP Ammo Test
Just what the title says. I haven’t run much if any HP ammo in this single stack 1911. Why? Because I don’t generally carry...
Custom Blaser Tactical 2 Barrels
This has been in the works for quite some time and was knocked by the pandemic disruptions. But now we can talk about it....
Surefire X300u FDE
Update to some old news: I have acquired a new Surefire X300 light. Technically I believe this is the, “Surefire X300u FDE”. I do...
Cobray M11 Function Test
Cobray M11 Function TestAs some of you are aware, we have a new video on the range testing cameras, equipment and software edits. It’s...
Don’t Buy Pistols Without Optics Plates
So…here is an example of how I have to within my own boundary conditions. Been looking out for a HK P30 LEM pistol for...
POTD – Cobray M-11
We’ve had this pistol in the reference collection for at least 4 years. According to our records anyway. And you know what? We have...
EDC X9L – VTAC Work
Putting in some VTAC work with the EDC pistol. Wilson Combat EDC X9L. Sincerely, Markywww.John1911.com“Shooting Guns & Having Fun”
Winchester G30 Prototype
The Winchester Model 30 (G30) was an experimental project to see if they could manufacture a cheaper, upgraded version of the M1 Garand. History...
