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.
Glock 45 In Armory
So we recently had a new Glock 45 pass through the armory. This example belongs to a non-public staff member. At this point I...
SHS 38 – Colt M2012 Bolt Action Rifle
On this episode of the Second Hand Showcase, we are looking at a rifle I have never seen before. It’s a Colt branded bolt...
SHS 37 – Colt 1903 Shooter Grade
Previously we featured a collector grade 1903 that was asking for top dollar. Now we have something a little more in my wheelhouse. A...
SHS 36 – Hi-Standard Model B
What we have here is a Pre-WWII sporting handgun chambered in 22LR. The Hi-Standard Model B. Production was shutdown during the war to make...
Saw Cut vs Torch Cut
We’ve had some inquiries about the ZB-26 kit. Many of our younger readers haven’t seen saw cuts, or might not be aware that used...
SCAR 20s – An Up close View
So I finally got a chance to handle an honest-to-goodness FNH SCAR-20s rifle. And here are my initial observations:The Geiselle trigger is a...
New Shooting Barricade
So…a friend of ours volunteered to make some shooting barricades for the range. The design is the well known Viking Tactics variant. He sent over...
SHS 35 – Colt Anaconda Revolver
On this episode of the Second Hand Showcase, we are going to class it up a bit. While at the same time, upping the...
Rayner’s Range
So earlier in 2018, a couple of us went up to Rayner’s to check out the facilities. Some members of a local SWAT team...
SHS 34 – BCM Rifle – Fat Amy
Ok. On this episode of the Second Hand Showcase, we are looking at a very high quality used rifle. With minimal rounds through it....
Checking ZB-26 7.62×39 Barrel
Before we send the ZB-26 kit off to the FFL 07, I want to make sure this barrel is actually a 7.62x39 caliber. When you...
The Melt Your Face Drill
Ok. Confession time. This isn’t really a drill. This is what most shooting actually is: Slow, Tedious, Administrative, or Repetitive shooting. In this case, I...
SHS 33 – Glock 41 Gen 4
On this episode of the Second Hand Showcase is a used gun that seems like it just came out a hot minute ago: Glock...
SCAR 20s Has Arrived
One of our good friends, who our readers have seen shooting his SCAR-17s many times, has sold off his 17 and replaced it with...
POTD – Could You Have Named This Gun?
We had an interesting, and very rare, firearm come into the armory recently. A ZB-26. For those who are not familiar with the ZB,...
