The Kraken
Kraken is a Navy veteran who worked in Weapons Division in the 80s. He has a background in civilian law enforcement and corrections. His interests include hunting, fishing, pistol and long range precision shooting, bbq, racing, and current events.
Trolling for Walleye
Trolling for WalleyeI had a pretty good couple of days of fishing. We hit a reservoir in central Nebraska. The walleye bite was off...
Video Short – Kraken VS 2-Liter
Video Short - Kraken VS 2-LiterKraken is bored + Kraken needs to test function a new 1911 = Him getting a face full of...
Kraken Goes Model 66
Kraken Goes Model 66Kraken returns with a nice pickup. A practically cherry Smith & Wesson Model 66 revolver. Krakenwww.John1911.com“Shooting Guns & Having Fun”
Fire On The Mountain
Fire On The MountainPeople have been wondering where I have been. Well…we had a close call with a wildfire and it has taken me...
Slow-Mo Gimbal Test – Anderson Dissipator
Slow-Mo Gimbal Test - Anderson Dissipator Testing out the new gimbal and slow-mo recording, with a now discontinued, Anderson Dissipator. Krakenwww.John1911.com“Shooting Guns & Having Fun”
2026 Ice Fishing – Pike
2026 Ice Fishing - PikeOn my annual ice fishing trip so out of the office this week. —Krakenwww.John1911.com“Shooting Guns & Having Fun”
The Smith & Wesson 4563 TSW
The Smith & Wesson 4563 TSWThe Smith & Wesson may not have been the first pistol with an accessory rail attached, but it certainly...
Video Short – HK VP9L-B
Video Short - HK VP9L-BKraken succumbs to the Batman Gun Pressure. —EditorKrakenwww.John1911.com“Shooting Guns & Having Fun”
POTD – Brass Knuckles
POTD - Brass KnucklesEditor’s note: Kraken and I have some things in common. One of them is a misspent youth with too much time...
POTD – Not So Northern Lights
POTD - Not So Northern LightsFirst glimpse of the Northern Lights from Nebraska. Krakenwww.John1911.com“Shooting Guns & Having Fun”
Armalite AR-50 200y Zero
Armalite AR-50 200y ZeroKraken is back at the John1911 range with his favorite gun. The Armalite AR-50. Here he is shooting surplus ammo to...
A Good Day For Mr. Smith
A Good Day For Mr. SmithCouple of additions today. Finally got my 645, and grabbed a mint39-2 in the process. Krakenwww.John1911.com“Shooting Guns & Having Fun”
Video Short – Reason 417 on Why I Hate 50BMG
Video Short - Reason 417 on Why I Hate 50BMGHere is Kraken shooting his Armalite 50BMG. Single shot. Bolt action. Muzzled break. And discharged...
