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.
SHS-75: Enfield No4 Mk1 – Long Branch
On this episode of the Second Hand Showcase, we are looking at a WWII Enfield pattern rifle that was factory refurbished in 1949. I...
SHS-74: KEL TEC PMR30
On this episode of the Second Hand Showcase, we are looking at a pistol from a brand that used to not get a lot...
SHS-73: Whitney Wolverine
The Whitney Wolverine. What makes this gun so special? Or rare? Or collectible? Or Desirable? It’s all about rose colored glasses. If you were a...
Wilson Steel Target First Shots
Getting some old business to of the way again. The Wilson Combat Scorable Steel Target is setup in the pit. Next to the falling...
SHS-72: Smith & Wesson 25-5
On this episode of the Second Hand Showcase is a very practical revolver for lands with 4 legged threats. The Smith & Wesson 25-5. The...
Wilson Scorable Steel Target Arrives
Getting some old business out of the way. We have been playing with a Wilson Combat Scorable Steel Target system. Since the entire thing...
SHS-71: Winchester 1887 Lever-Action Shotgun
What we have on this episode of the Second Hand Showcase is something of an anomaly these days: The lever-action shotgun. So what is that...
556 FAL Function Test
So…we were testing the SAR-4800 / 556 FAL trying to get it ready for some projects. It was initially gassed for some old Wolf...
The Gear Queer Hamster Wheel
I realize most readers of this website are more interested in smaller or CCW sized handguns. And while it seems the gravitational pull of...
Rifle Range – Why T-Posts
So you want to build a rifle range but you are not sure what configuration you should choose for rifle range targets? Let me...
POTD – SIG P220 Elite
We had a cop show up a few weeks ago carrying a SIG P227. That is a 45ACP chambered pistol. He expressed a desire...
Zero and DOPE Check
Why shoot cheap, reloaded ammo through your higher-end bolt gun? Simple. It’s a cheap way to practice position shooting. What a lot of people...
5000 Rounds Fired – EDC X9L
5000 Rounds FiredFirst off, this video requires some explanation. It’s actually a video test. And since every video needs a goal, for the purpose...
SRO in Heavy Rain
I am not saying open emitter red dots are just as good as closed emitter. They are not. And it’s likely in 20 years,...
Dry Tune Up
Short story. Practice makes perfect. Focusing on position shooting this year. But before I can do that, I need to work out the kinks...
