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.
POTD – Glock 19x FDE
Officer Mike is trolling us. He randomly sent this over. Not sure if he’s flashing his resources or offering to let us try the...
Drill – Colt SP1 – VTAC 1-5
This vid is really more of a test than something standalone. We are picking out a place on the farm where we can easily...
The 5.56 FAL Argument
Right off the bat, I have to confess this video is more for my benefit than yours.Pretty consistently we receive drive-by comments about the...
POTD — Suppressed Ruger 10/22 Takedown
Just recently we shared some video of a staff member with his Ruger 10/22 Takedown. Well…our good friend, “Officer Mike” decided he wanted to...
Make it a Point to Shoot in Bad Weather
Today was scheduled to be a range day. Unfortunately the weather didn’t cooperate. But unless there is lightning, our range is operational.My point? Don’t...
Ruger 10/22 Takedown Model
A team member got his first rifle this past Christmas. A Ruger 10/22 takedown model.What a great first rifle at any age. All the...
Trying To Start a Fire in The Rain
Was shooting the SCAR out in the pouring rain yesterday. Discovered something unexpected. More on that later.In the meantime, enjoy the light show. Ammo...
SCAR-16 Light Reconfigure
Been making some changes to the SCAR-16 since it is being moved up to Truck-Gun duty.I have replaced the Scout Light with a Surefire...
Surefire X200 Keeps on Keeping On
I honestly don’t know how old this X200 is. All I can say for certain is that I have had it a long, long...
The Truth About Valmet Magazines
Here’s the deal with 223/5.56 caliber Valmet Magazines. You have two options: factory originals. Which are good to go and function just like standard...
BCM Upper Testing
A few weeks ago we showed a photo of Officer Mike’s patrol rifle. I was so impressed with it’s lightweight and handiness, we decided...
Now That’s a Dirty Barrel
Previously we shared some testing I did with the 1905 Ross rifle. (CLICK HERE) Well, when I went to clean the barrel, this is...
Help With African Spear
This has been on my to-do list for a couple of years. A while back we came into possession of a spear head. Ok....
POTD — 5 Gold Bricks AKA 223 Valmet Mags
Thought I would share something from the armory. Of all the AK’s in the US, it is generally believed that the “best” AK’s are...
Fire Pit Teaser
Don’t let the sleeves fool ya. It was in the teens yesterday. But the fire pit was raging some major heat.Marky
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