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.
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...
Shooters Global Shot Timer
The Shooters Global / SG Shot timer is both a hardware and phone app implementation of a firearm shot timer. What is interesting about...
Good Things In Small Packages
Been shooting the R8 quite a bit this week. Nothing I can publish. But…just look at this thing. It could fit in a back...
Beretta – Loquacious Likes The D
Before you watch this video, I want to confess something. I am a hypocrite. Not now. Now tomorrow. Not yesterday. But forever and apparently...
Rolex Bezel Replacement
After 24 years of daily use, I have finally acquiesced and replaced the bezel on my GMT Master II Rolex. 1997 production (when I...
SWAT Team Review – Steyr GB Pistol
Interesting video for us to make. When we first popped up with the Steyr GB for The Armory reference collection, there were a number...
SRO – 4000 Rounds
So….we are not gear reviewers. But…we do get questions about how well the SRO is holding up?In a word: great! With these pics it has...
POTD – Glock 22P (Red Glock)
After I did a video showing some training guns in the armory, some expressed an interest in seeing up close photos of the Glock...
