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.
Papoose First Shots (Marlin Model 70P)
Knocking this off the to-do list. First shots with the Marlin Papoose rifle. Also known as the Marlin Model 70P. It’s a 22rimfire, takedown,...
Off-Road Curious – INEOS Grenadier in White
So after some thinking and researching, I went back up to Dublin, Ohio to test drive the Grenadier again. This one a 2025 in...
Goof’n With The Kimber Aegis
Getting back online after the latest round of range construction. Filmed this with Kraken this past winter, when he was in town. A Kimber...
Ruger 10/22 BX-25 Magazines
Working on getting through some of the 2025 gun projects and first up are factory Ruger 25 round magazines for the 10/22. The model...
SecureIt Rimfire Pistol Mounts
One of the weaknesses of the SecureIt weapon rack system has been it’s general focus on military grade weapons. Which is to be expected...
Gun Project – Shoot The Papoose
Ok. This is the last of the 2025 Gun Project Series. And what we have here is a Marlin takedown, survival rifle. Chambered in...
Off Road Curious – INEOS Grenadier
So just up the road from us is an INEOS Grenadier dealer. I suppose most of you have not heard of them before. Personally...
60 Tons of Gravel
On the downslope of gun range construction: putting down the gravel. Here is 60 tons of #2. That is now down, and Monday 80...
Project – We Need A MAB PA-15 Grip Screw
Just like the title says, we need a grip screw for our French made PA-15 pistol. And while we are on it, 1 or...
Off-Road Curious – 911 Dakar
Pulling back the curtain and showing you some of the conversations going on around here. I am lowkey debating getting an off-road capable vehicle....
Parking Lot Construction
Inquiring minds want to know: Where have we been? After numerous inquiries and jokes from readers, here is the answer. We are finishing out the...
Armory Project – Broken AR-15 Dustcover
Just like the title says. Working through The Armory and checking off all the items on the project to-do list. In this case, my...
Armory Project – Geissele SD-3G Trigger Spring
Last year we purchased a complete Daniel Defense lower that had a Geissele SD-3G trigger already installed in it. Frankly, that was THE reason...
Mossberg 44 US – Trigger Guard Repair
OK, knocking this project off the list since it’s low hanging fruit. We purchased a Mossberg 44 US Government marked 22 rifle from Doc....
Finally Shoot The VEPR-12
On the 2025 bingo card is to finally shoot the VEPR-12 shotgun. I know it’s simple and kinda dumb. But I have never shot...
