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.
CMMG 22 Conversion Kit – Second Generation
Previously we had published a video discussing a CMMG 22 kit we had purchased 9 year ago at SHOT. It didn’t run very well....
POTD – HK VP9 Magwell & 20 Round Magazine
So? Are factory 20 round mags and magwells a thing for HK VP9’s? Guess we’ll find out!
Sincerely,
Marky
www.John1911.com
“Shooting Guns & Having Fun”
Will Steyr-Hahn Stripper Clips Feed Modern 9mm?
I’ll keep it short. We have this pistol. A Steyr-Hahn. Made in 9mm Steyr by the Austro-Hungarian Empire around 1912.
The Germans got a hold...
GRS Ragnarok Chassis
It appears we have a 3rd chassis now on the market for the Blaser R8 rifles. This one coming out of Norway. The GRS...
What is Long Range?
This question came up recently with some of our viewers. And I thought it was interesting to see different descriptions of “long range” reflective...
Blaser R8 Akila Chassis
So yesterday I found a new product for the Blaser R8 rifle system. Akila in Slovenia is selling a R8 based chassis system. As...
Steyr Hahn Holster
This was supposed to be a shooting video, but unfortunately the stripper clips did not come in. What stripper clips, you might ask?
Sarco is...
The FAMAS is Getting Expensive
For those who don’t know, or who didn’t assume it, the FAMAS has been on our “to-buy” list for a while. But since there...
Looks Can Be Deceiving
OK. Final post on the Bernardelli P. One rehab. At least from the workbench standpoint. Unless be break it in the future.
I have noticed...
POTD — Turkish Walther PP
While visiting The Cody Firearms Museum, I happened upon a pistol I didn’t know existed. At least back in 1947! A Walther PP copy...
Cold Weather Range Shakedown
So…it was a 1 degree day with winds gusting from 15-20mph. And “Officer Mike” wanted to see the rifle range progress. And I wanted...
Demo of FNS Striker Drop Issue
Last week we posted a video discussing the reported FNS striker drop issue some PD’s have been complaining about. CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO. As...
POTD – S&W 1006
I recently have been taking another look at some of the old S&W pistols. To be honest, I was never really a fan of...
SHS 42: LWRC R.E.P.R.
On this episode of the Second Hand Showcase (SHS) we are featuring a rifle that’s pretty well thought of in particular circles: The LWRC...
Blaser Interchangeability Guide
Chris Morlock of Morlock Designs as complied a Blaser LRS, LRS 2, LRS2 338LM and Tactical 2 parts interchangeability chart.
Right off the bat, I...
