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.
Armory Chat 48 – Smith 547 & SRO Issues
Armory Chat 48 - Smith 547 & SRO IssuesUpdate from The Armory. Two projects knocked off the to-do list. The Smith & Wesson 547...
Cameras For Tractors
Cameras For TractorsLooking for some advice. It’s about time to take the big Massey Ferguson 4707 on for service. Since that is coming, I...
Shim The Battery – Trijicon SRO
Shim The Battery - Trijicon SROWell…this was a first. Pulled the X9L out of the armory to get it ready for training. Been in...
Video Short – The NFA is Cooked
We live in interesting times. This is an AR “pistol” not an SBR. And it has a Hoffman (or Hoffman Style) Super Safety FRT...
Video Short – S&W 547 Test
Video Short - S&W 547 TestAfter working with, Chris the Gunsmith, he figured out how to get the S&W 547 running! This is exciting! Sincerely,Markywww.John1911.com“Shooting Guns...
Our K98 German Sniper
Our K98 German SniperNew acquisition for us. A German / Nazi K98 Sniper. It “appears” the rifle is real and the scope is real....
POTD – S&W 547 Side Plate Off
POTD - S&W 547 Side Plate OffSo after some years of delays, I am finally inside the S&W 547 looking for issues. Sincerely,Markywww.John1911.com“Shooting Guns &...
Red Trainer – FN Hi-Power
Red Trainer - FN Hi-PowerI think we finally have this gun figured out. Appears to be a “functional” FN Hi-Power that was deactivated in...
POTD – German K98 Sniper
POTD - German K98 Sniper German K98 Sniper. There is a story here that I will go into later on video. Just know the scope...
My FRT Dilemma
My FRT DilemmaBeen talking about this on pod for a few weeks. One of our reference collection acquisitions, unbeknownst to me, showed up with...
Video Short – FN SCAR Bait & Switch
Video Short - FN SCAR Bait & SwitchI wonder how many people ran out and overpaid market prices for Fn SCARS since they were...
POTD – Japanese Type 26 Revolver
POTD - Japanese Type 26 RevolverCharacter flaws. I suffer from them just like the rest of you. And one of my shortcomings is that...
Off-Road Grenadier School
Off-Road Grenadier SchoolBeen running down to Tennessee on business the last few months. So while down there, I have engaged a private outfitter to...
Les Baer Bullseye Gun
Les Baer Bullseye GunFollow up video on a short we published a few weeks ago. A retired competitive shooter is cleaning out a lot...
556 Sub-Gun – The Daewoo K1A1
556 Sub-Gun - The Daewoo K1A1It has been a year and SHOT Show 2026 is upon us. So this is an informal comment poll. Do...
