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.
60 Tons of Gravel
On the downslope of gun range construction: putting down the gravel. Here is 60 tons of #2. That is now down, and Monday 80...
Project – We Need A MAB PA-15 Grip Screw
Just like the title says, we need a grip screw for our French made PA-15 pistol. And while we are on it, 1 or...
Off-Road Curious – 911 Dakar
Pulling back the curtain and showing you some of the conversations going on around here. I am lowkey debating getting an off-road capable vehicle....
Parking Lot Construction
Inquiring minds want to know: Where have we been? After numerous inquiries and jokes from readers, here is the answer. We are finishing out the...
Armory Project – Broken AR-15 Dustcover
Just like the title says. Working through The Armory and checking off all the items on the project to-do list. In this case, my...
Armory Project – Geissele SD-3G Trigger Spring
Last year we purchased a complete Daniel Defense lower that had a Geissele SD-3G trigger already installed in it. Frankly, that was THE reason...
Mossberg 44 US – Trigger Guard Repair
OK, knocking this project off the list since it’s low hanging fruit. We purchased a Mossberg 44 US Government marked 22 rifle from Doc....
Finally Shoot The VEPR-12
On the 2025 bingo card is to finally shoot the VEPR-12 shotgun. I know it’s simple and kinda dumb. But I have never shot...
SCAR-16 SBR Project
Another item on the 2025 John1911 Armory project list is to finally SBR the SCAR-16s. I like the SCAR. Ran it for quite a...
Hydraulic Top Link Installed
Putting a hydraulic top link on the Massey has been on my to do list for well over a year. Purchased this thing BEFORE...
POTD – Brownells BRN-10A
We finally picked up a modern clone of the original AR-10. These were made by Brownells for a few years. Reasonably priced. But once...
Ruger 10/22 – Banana Mags
Another project for 2025 is wanting to get some Ruger factory 25 round magazines for my old 10/22. We don’t have a “standard capacity”...
Russia – Shipping Container Drone Attack
Surreptitiously putting weapons in shipping containers for remote activation isn’t a new idea. See attached post from our website some years ago. But having massive...
Remington 81 Sniper?
Picked this used Remington 81 up from Shooter’s Supply in Loveland, Ohio. It was in on consignment and also came with some boxes of...
Project – S&W Model 547 Complete Sort Needed
This gun has been haunting me for years at this point. It’s a pretty rare-ish Smith & Wesson Model 547. What’s neat about these...
