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.
First Shots: New Barricade
So…on the coldest day of the season so far, I decided it was a good time to try out the new barricade on the...
1911 Drill – Extended Prep or Press
Picked this up from Mike Seeklander. If you are interested in online firearms training, I suggest you look him up. He can explain this...
2022 – Shooting The eXperior More
In 2022, I have decided I need to shoot the Wilson eXperior 9mm 1911 more. It’s a traditional single stack gun. For those who don’t...
HK P7 Long Slide – Record Sale Price?
Saw this pistol pop up on Gunbroker. Never ever have I seen a long slide squeeze cocker, so we had to watch it. I...
The Blaser Click
The title says it all. Have you ever pulled the trigger on a Blaser and heard a click instead of bang? Chances are it’s...
FRF2 Rusty Magazines
As I have shown on video, the two magazines that came with our FRF2 sniper rifle had some light rust issues. Obviously the goal...
Container Shelving
One project for this Winter is to make storage on the John1911 range more efficient. The first thing is to remove all floor standing...
EDC X9L Plate Rack Work
There is no getting around it. Pistol competency comes down on two factors: measurements & and repetition. Some call it practice. Others might call...
Rolex GMT II – Cleaning Guns
I used to travel quite a bit so the different time zones on this watch were pretty handy. Haven’t been flying much at all...
What’s Up With The Cannon?
Confession time. Occasionally stop in Nitro West Virginia on my way to the East Coast. Which in itself isn’t a big deal. But every...
FRF2 Sniper – A Closer Look
As we have hinted around on our social media, we have acquired a French Army, bolt action, sniper rifle. The model is known as...
Brazilian Army 556 FAL’s
DOD put these images out and I thought they were interesting. Here we see members of the US 101st shooting some Brazilian Army 556...
EP-237: Bought a French Sniper Rifle
Episode 237 of the John1911 podcast:Buying a French FRF2 Sniper.
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That’s Not A Write-Off!
Just a little office inside baseball. Latest acquisition, French Army FRF2 Sniper rifle chambered in 7.62x51 (NATO). —Marky
I Need A Bigger Case
Well…I have been putting this off for far too long. Ever since I switched to the Wilson EDC X9L pistol, with red dot, my...
