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.
Didn’t Buy Browning M2
Took these photos a while back at CFM. Never published them since the glare from the display cases played havoc on the image quality....
eXperior 1911 Pull Weight
After shooting the 30 yard plate rack sequence, we received a few inquires about the Wilson eXperior 1911. In particular what is the pull...
Books: Colt & Astra
We occasionally pick up academic literature to support The John1911 Armory’s reference collection. And these two books are an example of that.Book One: A...
30 Yard Plate Rack
Got some “me time” in at the range on Sunday. The snow was falling and the steel was cold. Felt like putting some time...
Rant – 1911’s Are Not The Best Gun Ever
Rant: It has been my observation that people who fetishize makes and models of guns can't shoot. Skill is skill. Back when I was...
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,...
