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.
All The Signature
Some SWAT Snipers hit the John1911 range to run their 50 caliber AI. And I have to tell you, even with Peltors on 20...
Very Interesting SAR-8
While perusing a gun store, I ran across a very interesting G3 variant. The SAR-8 imported by Springfield Armory. These guns are ancient. Some...
1911 Control Surfaces
1911 Control SurfacesHad some questions about the Wilson eXperior from Vatey. This particular video address just one of them. What do I think of the...
Thinking About a Toolcat
So…advice needed from my equipment operating friends. Some of you may recall I was looking at a Ventrac 4520z to use on the John1911...
SRO Red Dot Died, Again
Well…before everyone gets all crazy butt-hurt over this headline, turn the volume way down, and let me explain. I have been intentionally running the battery...
S&W 547 Revolver Broken?
One thing about running a large reference collection is there are always “problem children”. The S&W 547 revolver is one such child. The culprit?...
Larry Vickers Custom 1911 Auction
This pistol is the one we referenced a few podcast episodes ago. During which we suggested the gun was not marketed properly, thus costing...
Milt Sparks Holster
I have decided I need to shoot some 1911 drills drawing from 3 o’clock concealment. The reason being I feel more viewers who are...
S&W 547 Speed Loader Check
Our friend Andy hooked us up with some more of the uncommon to find HKS speed loaders for the also uncommon Smith & Wesson...
Wilson SFX9 5-Inch Model
It is inevitable I will receive inquires about this pistol. Wilson came out with a sold-frame version of the X-frame guns called the SFX9. ...
POTD – AK-12 Captured In Ukraine
Photo out of the fighting in Ukraine. Reports are this man is a Ukrainian Special Operations Soldier holding a captured Russian Army AK-12. Sincerely, Markywww.John1911.com“Shooting Guns...
Blaser R8 – Long or Short Action?
Had an interesting e-mail from someone recently who was in the market for his first Blaser R8. After some back and forth, I realized...
Porsche 911 Rolls 20k Miles
On a fun note, I just rolled 20k on the 991.1 Carrara S CAB. In 700 miles, I’ll be at 10,000 since buying it....
Stupid Holster Companies
Be forewarned, this one is going to be salty. Why? It’s 9:40pm at night, and I am not about to write War & Peace...
1911 Drill – The X-Drill
Most effective pistol drills are simple and reinforce fundamental skills needed for run-and-gun scenarios. That is what we have here: The X-DrillDraw your weapon...
