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.
Most Versatile Shooting Bag – Fortune Cookie
Most Versatile Shooting BagAfter a few years of use, I have come to realize that the one shooting bag that is probably the most...
SIG 551A1 Reconfigure
SIG 551A1 ReconfigureAs promised on video, I will be running the SIG 551A1 rifle for the rest of the summer. As such, it needs...
POTD – Rusty Wolf Ammo
Rusty ammo, Ya’ll! I can’t say for certain this didn’t get wet because of me. But I was surprised. The Wilson EXperior ate it...
POTD – llama Model IV
POTD - llama Model IVThey said,“Why would someone want a 9mm 1911?”.“9mm 1911’s are just wrong.”“1911’s were designs for nothing was 45ACP”.Well….1931 is calling...
Shot Timer Works w/Suppressor
We have been playing with the Shooters Global (SG Global) shot timer. It’s a fully integrated hardware solution paired to a smart phone app. It’s...
POTD – CAGPT
What is CAGPT? Delta Airlines uses this moniker on checked luggage that contains firearms. I can only assume they also use it for items of...
WileyX Replacement Parts
Old business I kinda dropped. A while back, we had a post about some WileyX eye-pro that finally gave up the ghost. I have worn...
SIG 551-A1 First Shots
SIG 551-A1 First ShotsDecided to finally pull the SIG 551-A1 out of The Armory reference collection and actually shoot the darn thing. First Impressions:Seems...
EDC X9L – Spring Change Update
EDC X9L - Spring Change Update Odds and ends video updating a few things for consistency:EDC X9L 5000rd spring change.
Dropping guns.
My thoughts...
POTD – SIG 551-A1
For those who guessed the magazine shown a few days ago was for a SIG 550 series of rifle, you guessed correctly! But there...
POTD – Can You Name This Magazine?
I enjoyed shooting this gun way more than I would have thought. Can you name the rifle that accepts the magazine? #john1911 #whatisit Sincerely, Markywww.John1911.com“Shooting Guns...
4th of July Message
And….we bought it. Original buyer couldn’t pass the 4473. So…we even got it cheap. French BCF-66. I’m sure this is a a tip of...
POTD – Enfield No.4 MK1 T Sniper
Took these pics a few years ago at the Cody Firearms Museum. At the time, this was Enfield sniper was racked in their storage...
Wilson Scorable Steel Target
Another video test. Subject: The Wilson Combat scorable steel target. Location: John1911 Range Pit.Pistol: EDC X9LCaliber: 9mmShooter: Some old, fat dude. ;-) Sincerely, Markywww.John1911.com“Shooting Guns & Having Fun”
POTD – French BCF-66 380 Caliber Pistol
Don’t see these everyday. A French BCF-66. 380 blowback. I would guess there is a threaded barrel option from the factory, because this just...
