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.
Playing with Camera in Blind
Took these photos last year while pig hunting in Texas. The quality isn’t the best, but that’s not the point. I have seen many...
Re-Thinking the F-35
About 2 years ago, I had a conversation with a flag officer who was involved with the F-35 program. We discussed the negative reputation...
Video — One Handed Shooting HK VP9
I am a big proponent of one handed and weak hand shooting. Without getting into all the reasons, the next time you see video...
Video — My Broken Firing Pin Face
Drive 4 hours to confirm dope out to 1000 yards and firing pin breaks on first shot. That look on my face when I...
USMC Colt M45A1 Decommissioned Pistol
I ran across this pistol recently. It was the first time I have had a chance to actually fondle a “turn-in” M45. As you...
Booby Trapped AK-47
A friend of mine sent me this pic of a AK-47 uncovered in Raqqa, Syria. Apparently it was booby trapped by retreating ISIS fighters....
POTD — White Steyr AUG
If I ever get an AUG, I'm opting for the Arctic version.
Why?
Because, "White Steyr" sounds like a cool rock band from the 80's.
Marky
John1911.com
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Armory Chat 29 – Gangsters, Outlaws & Lawman
A funny story about an accidental find: The RR Auctions catalog. I hope many of you find this as fascinating as I do.
Marky
www.John1911.com
“Shooting Guns...
POTD – Daily Carry Life
I'm never without this pistol. Ever. And before this pistol I was never without my previous carry pistol.
All day. Every day. Regardless of whatever...
Press-Check Gone Wrong
Viewer discretion advised. The image shown is being reported as a user mistake while performing a press-check. Caliber 9mm. Ammunition FMJ. The bulk of...
1941 Indian Motorcycle – US Army Model
Freeze sent these pics over to me today with the following note:
“This 1941 Indian is for sale in Pennsylvania. The Craigslist ad is asking...
No. The Army Won’t Go Back to 308
I have been getting hammered with inquiries and comments about the Congressional testimony of Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Milley on the US...
Broom-Handle Mauser: 30 Mauser or 9mm Luger?
One of my regular FFL stores popped up with a Broom-handle Mauser also known as the C96. I have been casually paying attention to...
Armory Chat 28: Viewer Q&A
Episode 28 of the Armory Chat.
Some of the viewer questions with some extra FB live questions tossed in at the end.
What do I think...
My Best 1000 Yard Group Doesn’t Count
Now to answer the next logical question: Why?
The reasoning is simple. Around here, a 3 shot group is a liar’s group. Only 5 shot...
