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.
Kraken Goes Hollywood
Kraken Goes HollywoodIt seems Kraken has gone Hollywood. He submitted some images and had AI (don’t know which one) kick back cartoon versions. I...
SBA5 – Pistol Brace Install
SBA5 - Pistol Brace InstallWell…it’s March of 2026 and I have finally caught up with the kids on Reddit. The John1911 Armory finally has...
Fog Light Color – Grenadier
Fog Light Color - GrenadierWhile some cops were at the range, they took an interest in the INEOS Grenadier. Which isn’t unusual. It gets...
Found Deer Sheds
Deer ShedsSo while conducting a downed tree survey of the John1911 Range, I found something I had never personally experienced before. A pair of...
Detail Strip – Custom WWI Colt Pistol
Detail Strip - Custom WWI Colt PistolWell…the time has come. A detail strip of the Jack Basham custom 1911 to see what we are...
SRO Battery Shim Test
SRO Battery Shim TestTweaking the battery contacts on my original SRO. Here is a bench test to see if the shim is working. Sincerely,Markywww.John1911.com“Shooting Guns...
FRT – Does This Thing Work?
FRT - Does This Thing Work?Got out our first FRT (by accident). So now I need to understand, how and if, it works. Well…it certainly...
POTD – SAR-8 Sporter
POTD - SAR-8 SporterRan across this at Shooter’s Supply and thought it was worth getting a few pictures. Here we have a HK-91 clone,...
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....
