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.
Blaser Barrel Storage
As promised in the end of year review, we will be publishing more precision rifle content from our range. And along with that comes...
Lost Gun In The Woods
So…I have a story. It’s a first for me which is saying something. On or about November 10th, I was cutting some trees to reopen...
Professional Photo Test 2
Here is the second gun form the photo test. The previous gun was obviously well worn. Now this example is in much better shape. Wilson...
EDC Pocket Dump
I don’t believe I have ever done one of these. And if I am being completely honest, it’s because I find most of these...
Headshot Work
Messing with different zero distances on RDS handguns. 5 shots. 20 yards. Freehand. Sincerely, Markywww.John1911.com“Shooting Guns & Having Fun”
Plate Rack Maintenance
While shooting some drills on the plate rack, I noticed a plate wasn’t falling that I thought should have. And instead of being target...
Fiber-Optic Front Sight Replacement
Happy New Year from the John1911 Armory. It’s Friday AM and I am knocking this off the to-do list. Replacing the FO insert on...
End of Year Update: 2020
We don’t do these very often as I think it’s kind of wasteful and narcissistic. But 2020 has been an eventful year and I...
Thoughts: Suppressed 22 AR’s
Thoughts: Suppressed 22 AR’sRecently there has been a surge of interest in suppressed 22 AR rifles. I believe this is because a dedicated 22...
3090 Round Shok-Buff
Back in the old days, it was the consensus to not run Shok-Buffs in working guns. The logic being should the buff come apart,...
Wilton Shop King Vise
This is a vice that is used primarily for cleaning and light disassembly. So the forces exerted on it are minimal. Which is probably a...
SHS-70: Remington Nylon 10
On this episode of the Second Hand Showcase we are looking at the sister gun of the Nylon 66. The Remington Nylon 10 single...
SHS-69: Colt 1861 Musket
On this episode of the Second Hand Showcase we are featuring a firearm I never would have believed existed. A full on reproduction 1861...
SHS-68: Romanian TT-33 Tokarev
With the pandemic and subsequent ammunition shortage, I have noticed a greater interest in “non-standard” military surplus firearms. The TT-33 Tokarev is one such...
No DIY Trigger Jobs!
You’ll have to watch the video to get the full message and back stories. But in brief, if you don’t know or have the...
