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.
New Acquisition – Franchi Affinity 3
I picked up a unique Franchi Affinity 3 today. It has had a few modifications to make it more of a self defense shotgun. ...
SUPPRESSED PX9
Two tax stamps later, the PX9 project is complete. The host is a 10.5 inch PSA PX9, 9mm PCC that has an SBR stamp. ...
Early Design SLS Holster
One of the downsides to collecting old Smith hammer guns is the lack of modern holster support. For EDC, Don Hume is a good...
Deer Season “Hushaboom”
Norma once fired brass, Winchester large rifle primers, a healthy dose of Accurate 1680 powder under a Hornady .310 123gr interlock. 7.62x39. Krakenwww.John1911.com“Shooting Guns &...
Stolen Glock Recovered
Got Lucky!Five or six years ago I had a almost brand new Glock G45 stolen from me. Luckily I keep a record in what...
PSA 9mm PCC
I recently acquired a PSA 9mm lower and later ordered a 9mm 10.5 inch upper. This is the second PSA 9mm PCC I have...
AIWB – Kraken Tests The Waters
Kraken recently picked up a used S&W 442 Pro J-Frame. Stuffed it in a Binachi Pro 100 holster. Then shoved it down the front...
Spring Walleye 2024
I went to Calamus Reservoir in Nebraska last week to fish for walleye and catfish. The weather had not cooperated so catfishing was a...
Smith & Wesson Gen 3 Reliability
Kraken demos his 4506-1 eating empty cases from slide lock. Back in the day, something like this was a public relations selling point. Why?...
The S&W 5906 vs the 5903
Some of my Smith collection. A model 5906 and the little less common 5903. And the differences between the two. Krakenwww.John1911.com“Shooting Guns & Having Fun”
NFA Wait Times 2024 Confirmed
We have all heard the stories and John1911 has confirmed it is true. At least for now. NFA wait times are now very short....
Browning BPS 10 Gauge
With turkey season right around the corner, I picked up a Browning BPS 10 gauge. Until the advent of the 3.5 inch 12 gauge,...
A Unique Weekend
A couple of weeks ago I learned that I would be in southern Ohio on business. After talking to Marky, he graciously invited me...
Old School Carry
I needed a new carry holster for my Model 19. I do not like kydex for revolvers and a lot of the old school...
