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.
Advice – Your First Custom 1911
Our friend Andy sent over these photos of his Wilson Millennium Protector. These were produced just before, and around, the year 2000. Hence the...
2022 IWA: Akila R8 Detachable Mag
For our European readers, it appears Akila will be showing off their R8 detachable magazine chassis at the IWA show in March. If you are...
1891 Carcano Rifle – First Shots
So…we have been focusing very heavy on the performance and precision side of the armory. But many of our newer viewers may not be...
New Single Stack Holster
My EDC holster is a AIWB rig from JM Custom Kydex. Been so happy with it, I decided to buy a second version for my...
LifePod 2.0 Travel Case
I have been using the same airline travel case to check pistols for 30 years. Just writing that sentence seems impossible. But when you...
Pearl Harbor – The Untold Story
I’d bet a dollar those of you know who Adm. Kimmel was, at Pearl Harbor, never heard of his predecessor: ADM James Richardson. Pearl Harbor....
Upper Body Triangle – Single Stack
The Upper Body Triangle drill. The goal is to move the gun by only using your upper body and arms. Also..not bending your elbows....
S&W 625 JM
Back in the day when I was running 45ACP for work. It made a lot of sense to buy 45ACP caliber guns in general....
EDC X9 Complete Detail Strip – Assembly
We did a quick and dirty version of this last year. But many viewers wants a complete, step-by-step video showing each part coming out...
New Airline Travel Case
Playing with a new travel case. It is known as the Lifepod and is made by vaulteksafe.com Pretty technologically advanced compared to the plain metal...
Vickers’ 1911 Guide
Two Colts made the same year. 1914. Civilian model in book. Military model in our reference collection. These second edition 1911 books are incredible....
SIG P210 Takedown
I have gotten enough questions about this that it warrants a video. Also at some point, we will probably need this video internally. What is...
Schuetzen Style Rifles
I keep an eye on this segment of the market. In the US these types of rifles are not very popular. As such, sometimes...
1911 Drill – 5 Shot Pace Drill
1911 Drill - 5 Shot Pace DrillPicked this drill up from Mike Seeklander probably 2 years ago. It’s still something I need to work...
EDC X9L & Gloves
Well…it’s that time of year again. Winter PSA. Does your carry gun allow you to operate it with gloves? Or…is your plan to “de-glove”...
