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.
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...
SIG P210 Trigger Pull Weight
We’ve had a few inquires about the trigger pull weight on the SIG P210 Target. Not being really sure what it was, I did...
2-2-2 Drill – Practice
Ok. The 2-2-2 Drill parameters:Distance - 10 yards.
Number of Shots - 6 shots.
Presentation - From Holstered Concealment.
2 shots - Two...
Beretta Shotgun Tool Kit
I love gun tools and am always keeping an eye out for new and interesting ways companies implement them. While traveling I ran across...
SIG P210 Carry
Looks like SIG is doubling down on their fantastic P210 re-pop. This time with a more modern take: Alloy frame. Lower profile rear sights....
WWI 1911 Assessment
The 1914 Colt 1911 project has begun. And every project begins with an assessment of what is working and what needs to be replaced. A...
Advice – Your First Custom 1911
Our friend Andy sent over these photos of his Wilson Millennium Protector. These were produced just before, and around, the year 2000. Hence the...
2022 IWA: Akila R8 Detachable Mag
For our European readers, it appears Akila will be showing off their R8 detachable magazine chassis at the IWA show in March. If you are...
1891 Carcano Rifle – First Shots
So…we have been focusing very heavy on the performance and precision side of the armory. But many of our newer viewers may not be...
New Single Stack Holster
My EDC holster is a AIWB rig from JM Custom Kydex. Been so happy with it, I decided to buy a second version for my...
LifePod 2.0 Travel Case
I have been using the same airline travel case to check pistols for 30 years. Just writing that sentence seems impossible. But when you...
Pearl Harbor – The Untold Story
I’d bet a dollar those of you know who Adm. Kimmel was, at Pearl Harbor, never heard of his predecessor: ADM James Richardson. Pearl Harbor....
Upper Body Triangle – Single Stack
The Upper Body Triangle drill. The goal is to move the gun by only using your upper body and arms. Also..not bending your elbows....
