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.
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...
GyroJet Carbine
A followup on the GyroJet pistol article. CLICK HEREThe GyroJet Carbine is just that. A carbine version of the technology. Primarily this was created...
1911 Drill – Belt-Line Reloads
Have purchased a new 1911 single stack holster and mag carrier. Both are for AIWB use. Our regulars know I have been reloading out of...
GyroJet Pistol
Saw this while visiting the Cody Firearms Museum some years ago. This is the GyroJet Pistol. Specifically the GyroJet “Mark I-B”.These weapons basically fire...
