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Marky

Marky
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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.

Kracked Krag

Been looking for a nice shooter Krag for a while. Sporterized isn’t obviously high on the list of desirables. But…if it’s the right gun?...

CZ-75 TSO

Got to play with one of these this week. Very interesting gun. The only thing I can kick it on was the thumb safety....

The 1911 Won Two World Wars…

Every time I see a comment about the 1911 winning two world wars, I think about General Curtis LeMay. Let’s keep it real, people....

Siberian Tiger Mount

I spotted this mount while stopped in a small Wyoming shop. It caught my attention because I had never seen a private tiger mount...

Huge Disappointment – HK 45C

Ever ask someone their opinion of guns? Was that person someone you admired? Maybe that person was a combat vet?Perhaps Special Forces?Maybe even, “Very Special Forces”? Perhaps...

Daewoo DP51 Takedown

Daewoo DP51 TakedownBy viewer request, a takedown video of the Daewoo DP51 pistol. While not a complicated pistol, there are a few tricks the...

Pawn Shop Find – Dan Wesson

No, I am not in the market for a Dan Wesson revolver. Actually have have owned one of their complete pistol packs back in...

Press-Checking The 1911

Some considerations when press-checking your 1911. Also some historical perspectives on where certain moves came from. Well…at least as I remember it. Your experiences may...

What Every Modern Pistol Should Have

Kind of a FAQ item. When I get the usual inquiries asking about X or Y pistol, I can just point to this video...

Navy Arms FR-F2 Scope Base

“Paris, we have a problem”.Well…the long promised FR-F2 scope base from Navy Arms arrived this week. And for those who don’t know, the French...

Blast From The Past — Old Shok Buffs

Going through old boxes in the armory. Still getting organized since the move during COVID. And look at what I found here: old time...

35 Yard A/C 10-Shot Challenge

Picked this challenge up from Mike Seeklander. It’s a 10 shot string, no misses, at 35 yards, on an A/C sized target. Oh...one more...

Winchester 12 Faux Trench Gun

Winchester 12 Faux Trench GunThe final installment on the faux trench gun collection I ran across. This one is a Winchester Model 12. And...

10-8 Grip Screws

Been organizing the armory durning off hours and have finally dug into all my old 1911 supplies. It’s been interesting, and fun, to see items...

SIG 551a1 Configuration

Made enough upgrades and changes to the SIG USA 551a1 that it merits a video. Just easier to film it than write about it. Short...
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