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.
Threading 308 & 270wby Barrels
Some years ago, we purchased some Blaser factory barrels for the R8. These are semi-weight profile and in 308 and 270wby. Since I am pretty...
Don’t Teach Using Blanks
So the question about using blanks to induce malfunctions in training classes has come up. After many years of experience in this game, I think...
Range Survey
It’s rare that we operate drones on our range. So I took this opportunity to show some of the property and how it’s configured. I...
Blaser Tactical 2 — Single Loading
With the ever decreasing supply of Blaser Tactical 2 magazines, I get asked variations of the same question: Can I use X mag to...
ZB-26 Update
The ZB-26 project is almost complete. We just need a small tweak to the recoil system. Sincerely, Markywww.John1911.com“Shooting Guns & Having Fun”
Accuracy International – AX-ELR
A few things going on here. This team has a new 50 BMG caliber rifle. The Accuracy International AX-ELR. Up until this point, they...
POTD – Marking Mags
POTD - Marking MagsI haven’t been publishing videos with it, but we are still shooting the SIG 551A1 rifle. Getting tired of only have...
Akila 10rd R8 Chassis
Akila 10rd R8 Chassis The announcement by Blaser of their new 10rd magazine system for the R8 rifle hit the segment like an earthquake. At...
Night Vision Shoot
We had a friend come by our range for some projects. But while he was there, he brought his work gear and demoed some...
How To Read Night Sights
If someone never told you, how would you know? And when it comes to night sights, many people don’t seem to know this: Night...
SIG Bows Out of SHOT 2022
Having worked SHOT myself, I feel there are multiple issues at play here. Some of it can be read between the lines of the...
GRS Bipod Review
So I have been running the GRS bipod for a few months, and so far, I am extremely happy with it.It’s big enough...
POTD —EDC X9L – X300
POTD. Yup. I still used the EDC X9L every day. Rain or shine. Runs like a top. It’s my primary training AND carry gun....
Don’t Convert Training Guns
We had some commentators asking if the Glock red training guns can be converted to fire? The short answer is yes. The shorter answer...
1891 Carcano Bayonet
Do you like Bayonets? I like bayonets. And what I mean by that in firearms terms is, a bayonet makes a gun whole. If...
