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.
Iran Analysis: Tanker & Drone Attacks 2019
Iran analysis: Incase you don't know what's going on? Iran wants conflict with the US for propaganda at home. They know we won't destroy...
LAW-12 Buffer Installed
Ok. Buy reader request. We did a post about changing out the buffers on both a SPAS-12 and LAW-12. You can see them both...
A German MP40 Sold For $12k
I am posting really for my benefit and education. Not being up on all NFA market prices, I was surprised to see this transferrable,...
General Garnett’s Sword Update
I was recently reminded by a viewer that I hadn’t done a follow up on Armory Chat 41: General Garnett’s Sword (Lamp).
So…Cough…cough…let me put...
Blaser R8 Pro-Tips
This is a general list of “how to” for the Blaser R8 rifles. Actually for all the Blaser straight-pull rifles: R8, R93, LRS, LRS2,...
Pit Target Install
We have started the permeant install of the pistol pit steel targets and paper stands. Also combining this with cleaning up the erosion from...
Why I Don’t Like Bobtailed 1911s
This isn’t a decision I came to lightly. Or very quickly. It took me a few years and lots of shooting experience with a...
Red 9 Stripper Clips Arrive
C96 - Red 9 stripper clips are in....Errr...well only 1! But What the heck! 😎🤪😬 #c96mauser #broomhandlemauser #mauser #wwi #pistol #gunsofinstagram
Sincerely,
Marky
www.John1911.com
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Shelter Construction Update
As I write this, it’s 5am. And later today, I will be hitting the range to review the final phase of the new shelter...
Straight Pull: Ross Rifle vs Blaser
Straight Pull: Ross Rifle vs Blaser
User question: What are the differences between the Ross straight pull and the Blaser straight pulls?
In short? Everything. Besides...
Mexican Mondragon Rifle
The Mondragon is a unicorn rifle for us. They are very rare overall and extremely rare inside of the United States. Why? Logically…how many...
Armory Chat 45 – C96 / Red 9 Mauser
We’ve been in the market for a shooter grade C96 for a while. But what made the quest even harder was we wanted it...
Winchester-Hotchkiss Model 1879
So…why I am I looking at a sporting rifle? The first clue is the caliber. It’s in 45-70. So that makes we wonder if...
TSA Gun Check Update
I travel quite a bit. Have been for years. Almost always with firearms. Been doing it well before 9-11. So I’ve seen it all:...
Model 1917 with BAR Magazine
We’ve all seen the ’03 Springfield’s that have been modified to take the larger magazines. Some are done after the fact since it’s a...
