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.
Situational Awareness — Option B
There is a phrase that has become very common in the firearms / self-defense community. It’s a phrase that I am sure many of...
Video — Working the Blaser Safety
The Blaser system is still relatively uncommon in The United States. The safety on this design is heavy since it cocks and un-cocks the...
SCAR-17 Load Data 175g Sierra
A friend was shooting his SCAR-17 with a Vortex muzzle device. Some have inquired about the load data used for the pictured group. 5...
SPAS-12 Reproduction Sling
The final item in the SPAS-12 “project” (Nod to the actual SPAS-12 Project — SPAS-12.com) is a reproduction “correct” sling. The good news is...
Why SOCOM Wants a 300Blk
The news today is SOCOM has put out a RFP for a very short, very light, 300 blackout (300blk) M4 pattern rifle. They also...
Video — My Argument for the Forward Assist
This is something I have thought for quite sometime. I have carried weapons as a hobby. I have carried weapons for sport. And I...
Kalashnikov at UAE Arms Show
The 2017 IDEX show just recently came and went. This year it was held in he UAE. On the international arms circuit, it is...
Replacing Buffer on SPAS-12 Shotgun
Here is a time-lapse video showing how to install a replacement buffer in a Franchi SPAS-12 shotgun. It took me 12 minutes and this...
Armory Chat EP22 — Bolting Stuff to Your Rifle
Armory Chat EP22. It seems there are some people who might need some explanation on how to bolt stuff to your rifle. It's not...
Video — Smith Enterprises Vortex Flash Hider
A friend of ours switched from his factory FN muzzle break to a Smith Enterprises Vortex. And it was like a whole new gun....
Factory Colt 1911 Cutaway for Winchester
These images have a lot going for them. One, it’s a cool Colt 1911. Two, the cutaway was done by Colt for Winchester. Three,...
Video — How to Check for SCAR Bolt Damage by Magazine
Quick video demoing how to check that your magazines aren't damaging the bolt on your SCAR rifle
Marky
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Trump’s 12 Carrier Navy: Money Well Spent?
Trump has come out and endorsed a 12 carrier Navy. For those wondering a 12 Carrier navy is considered the comfortable minimum number of...
Mannlicher 1905 Pistol
I took this photo at the Buffalo Bill Firearms Museum. It’s a Mannlicher model of 1905 chambered in 7.65 Mannlicher. I always thought it...
Video — Why I always Prefer a Sweat Guard
If you don’t want to watch the video, the summation is I use a sweat guard the way a NBA player uses a backboard...
