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.
POTD – S&W 547 Side Plate Off
POTD - S&W 547 Side Plate OffSo after some years of delays, I am finally inside the S&W 547 looking for issues. Sincerely,Markywww.John1911.com“Shooting Guns &...
Red Trainer – FN Hi-Power
Red Trainer - FN Hi-PowerI think we finally have this gun figured out. Appears to be a “functional” FN Hi-Power that was deactivated in...
POTD – German K98 Sniper
POTD - German K98 Sniper German K98 Sniper. There is a story here that I will go into later on video. Just know the scope...
My FRT Dilemma
My FRT DilemmaBeen talking about this on pod for a few weeks. One of our reference collection acquisitions, unbeknownst to me, showed up with...
Video Short – FN SCAR Bait & Switch
Video Short - FN SCAR Bait & SwitchI wonder how many people ran out and overpaid market prices for Fn SCARS since they were...
POTD – Japanese Type 26 Revolver
POTD - Japanese Type 26 RevolverCharacter flaws. I suffer from them just like the rest of you. And one of my shortcomings is that...
Off-Road Grenadier School
Off-Road Grenadier SchoolBeen running down to Tennessee on business the last few months. So while down there, I have engaged a private outfitter to...
Les Baer Bullseye Gun
Les Baer Bullseye GunFollow up video on a short we published a few weeks ago. A retired competitive shooter is cleaning out a lot...
556 Sub-Gun – The Daewoo K1A1
556 Sub-Gun - The Daewoo K1A1It has been a year and SHOT Show 2026 is upon us. So this is an informal comment poll. Do...
FN Hi-Power Inert Trainer
FN Hi-Power Inert TrainerJohn1911 staff are having a debate around here about a pistol. So if you have something to add, please speak up...
Jack Basham Custom Colt 1911
Jack Basham Custom Colt 1911Had a chance to pick this up from an old, retired, competitive shooter. I did so for two reasons. Firstly,...
POTD – Wilson eXperior Training Tailgate
POTD - Wilson eXperior Training TailgateGetting reacquainted with training and shooting a single stack 1911. Wilson eXperior 1911 Full Size. —Marky
Anderson Dissipator – Recoils Like an M4
Anderson Dissipator - Recoils Like an M4Kraken and I take the Anderson Dissipator out for some test shots. It’s a neat gun. Not sure...
POTD – 2-Tone eXperior In The Sun
POTD - 2-Tone eXperior In The SunWilson eXperior 2-tone, single stack, in the sun today. Getting back into the steel, single stack is taking...
Estate – Les Baer Target Pistol
Estate - Les Baer Target PistolHinted around about this gun in a video short. Along with the Jack Basham Colt, we also picked up...
