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.
Fine Tuning Zero
One thing I have always liked about nice 1911s is how consistently one can shoot itty-bitty groups of the desire or need arises.
I have...
Crisis Averted
So recently I had to run out of town for some meetings. And about an hour before I was supposed to leave, I had...
9mm 1911 In The Snow
So after installing the new magwell and sear spring, it was time to function test the gun. And the Good Lord blessed me with...
All Steel 9mm Handguns
So it seems the latest trend at the last few SHOT Shows is to take traditionally polymer framed guns and make them in all...
9mm 1911 Magwell Install
Some of the, “The Boys” have been showing up with hi-capacity STI 1911s, chambered in 9mm. The Staccato-P to be exact. Hopefully soon I...
Gemtech Integra – Still Chasing Function
Title says it all. Cheapammo sent over some Hornady Frontier 55g ammo for the Gemtech Integra.
It does run better. Which isn’t saying much. But...
Thinking About a Sonic Cleaner
Since we are now running suppressors on AR’s, the need for a sonic cleaner has moved to the fore. One of the PD’s was...
They Underestimated Him
So…while traveling today, I had to go through the usual firearms check-in procedures.
At the counter was an employee who seemed like a helper. I...
Suppressor Over-gasses AR-10: Resolution
Special note: Some minor audio issues with the popping since the wind was very high that day. 20+ mph.
So this is a chapter 2...
Cracked Keepers Concealment Holster…Again
So…while getting changed to work out I took off my AIWB rig and set it on the bathroom counter.
It’s only then when the light...
Armory Chat 46: Kinetic QD MLOK
Talking to Officer Mike about my GRS Ragnarok bipod woes, he suggested a solution I had never heard of: Kinetic QD MLOK.
Turns out I...
VP9 17rd Magazines & RDS Cuts
Well…this “new” Heckler & Koch business model that pays attention to the US market is coming at us fast.
First they made a US style...
300WM Barrel Shot Out
Doc has been suspicious for over a year that his 300WM’s barrel is shot out.
The rifle: Remington 700 Sendero.
Years owned: 22.
Rounds...
Primer Locks Up SCAR-20
This happened over the summer. While shooter was running handholds in his SCAR-20, the system jammed and couldn’t be cleared.
It had to be mortared...
Zeroing Thermal Scope With Hand-Warmer
Watching Doc and guest zero their pig guns. This shooter is setup with a thermal scope since most pig hunting is done at night.
I...
