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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 – HK VP9 Magwell

HK Vp9 Magwell
Those who remember my previous experience with VP9 magwell’s might be cringing in horror at this sight. But alas, I would like to find...

Hans Shot Ze Timer

Hans Gruber Shot Ze Timer!
Freeze and I were just getting some plate rack time in and I noticed a never before seen issue. The PACT timer gave a...

Why a Lighting Link is Not a Good Buy

Lighting Link vs Transferable Receiver
So…you want to get into the NFA game, eh? And obviously your first choice is to look for machine-gun options for the most popular...

SHS-54: Smith & Wesson Model 41

SHS-54: Smith & Wesson 41
On this episode of the Second Hand Showcase we are looking at a legendary target gun. The Smith & Wesson Model 41. IMO what ...

Walker’s In-Ear Pro Initial Test

Walker's Hearing Protection
For years I have put off getting some in-ear electronic plugs. Mostly because it was a “nice to have”, but my current ear-pro muffs...

Government Armory Doors

GSA Government Armory Vault Door. Arms Room Door.
I figured this was a chance show folks something without showing ours. When you hear us use the phrase, “The Armory”? That is a...

SHS 53: Colt Trooper MK III Unfired

Colt Trooper MK III Revolver.
What we have here is a pretty unique gun. For two reasons. The first being it originates from a time when the go-to handgun...

Is Your Rocket Launcher Legal to Own?

Is Your Rocket Launcher Legal?
This video is the product of a series of questions one reader was asking. He was attending gun shows and expressed an interest in...

Bush Hog Down

Broken DR 52T Bush Hog. Barbed Wire Jammed Up
Well…it finally happened. The bush hog went down. But through no fault of it’s own. So DR Power Systems is off the hook.  I did...

SHS-52: Swiss 1906/24 Luger 

SHS 52 Swiss Luger
On this episode of the Second Hand Showcase (SHS), we are looking at a rare gun. A Swiss Luger Model 1906/24 brought into the...

Steiner X7Fi IFS 4-28×56

Steiner M7Xi IFS 4-28x56
In 2008 or 2009, I was working SHOT show and saw something I knew was going to change the rifle community drastically and forever....

SHS-51: Winchester 1894 30-30

SHS-51 Winchester 1894
On this episode of the Second Hand Showcase, we are looking at a Pre-64 Winchester Lever Gun. Since this gun is located in Ohio,...

S&W 5906 Musings 

Shooting S&W 5906 Pistol
Freeze and I were playing with a LEO trade-in 5906. Obviously we need to work in that DA/SA transition. But that would come with...

SHS 50: S&W 629-1

SHS50 - S&W 629-1 Revolver
On this episode of the Second Hand Showcase (SHS), we are looking at the stainless steel version of the Dirty Harry 44 Magnum. “The...

SHS-49: Swedish Mauser

SHS49 - Swedish Mauser 1896
On this episode of the Second Hand Showcase we are looking at a rifle and caliber combination near and dear to my heart: An...
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