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Why a Stevens No 35 Target
Why a Stevens No 35 Target
So…why would be purchase an old-timey, single shot, 22 rimfire, target pistol? Two reasons primarily:
We don’t have anything...
Stevens No 35 Target – First Shots
First of all, we need to start with this pistol is very old. So without a little more research, I am not certain I...
Non-Suppressed Microphone Audio Test
Non-Suppressed Microphone Audio Test
Round two of testing the new wireless microphones. They did pretty well with the suppressed 5.56 rifle. Now let’s see how...
Military Surplus
Video Short – SIG 551a1 a Good Truck Gun?
Why I choose the SIG 551a1 as a truck gun. I am not saying it’s better than an AR. Just listing the reasons why...
Video Short – Norinco Model 77B Magazines
Why have a rare gun with only 1 magazine when we can really double down and scoop up some more. Already these mags are...
We Have a 1898 Krag
After some years we have sourced a US Army, unmodified, Krag-Jorgensen, Model 1898 rifle. Manufactured in possibly 1899.
The condition of this Krag is outstanding....
Shooting
Stevens No 35 Target – First Shots
First of all, we need to start with this pistol is very old. So without a little more research, I am not certain I...
Audio Test – Suppressed
Getting the range operational and it occurred to me that I hadn’t tested the new, wireless microphones with the sound of shooting.
This could be...
How I Run a Single Sided Safety
The original 1911 has a single sided safety in the format for right handed shooters. In it’s modern form, it is considered the single...
Workbench
Why a Stevens No 35 Target
Why a Stevens No 35 Target
So…why would be purchase an old-timey, single shot, 22 rimfire, target pistol? Two reasons primarily:
We don’t have anything...
Coyote Door Shooting Bench
Ok, as some of you may have noticed, our content output schedule has slowed. This is because we are in another (hopefully final) round...
Non-Suppressed Microphone Audio Test
Non-Suppressed Microphone Audio Test
Round two of testing the new wireless microphones. They did pretty well with the suppressed 5.56 rifle. Now let’s see how...
1911 Pistols
Video Short – Ed Brown Executive Elite
In memory of the recent passing of Ed Brown, here is a quick look at one of his guns. My 5”, blued, 45ACP Executive...
Video Short – Ed Brown – Class A Limited
My old friend Ed Brown passed away this week and I wanted to take this opportunity to remember Ed and some of the guns...
How I Run a Single Sided Safety
The original 1911 has a single sided safety in the format for right handed shooters. In it’s modern form, it is considered the single...
Blaser Rifles
POTD – Stay Zeroed – Customer Shirt
Special thanks to the person who sent us this picture with the new Stay Zeroed t-shirt. You know who you are.
The rifle is a...
GRS Ragnarok Forend
GRS Ragnarok Forend
This video is the direct result of someone asking how long the forend is on the GRS Ragnarok chassis. In chatting with...
Bore-Sighting a Blaser
I don’t, generally, have to re-zero rifles from scratch. But when I do, doing it on a Blaser is pretty easy. From the clear...
Hunting
A Discussion on 10mm Handguns.
I've recently found a number of 10mm Autos in my possession, and as an extremely popular bear defense round in my neck of the woods...
Catching a Fish Deer Hunting
Editors’ note: To my mind, the largest weakness of the website content is the hunting category. So much so, I have invested quite a...
Homemade Blindominium
Kraken has been sending me pics of his new ground blind project. By the looks of it, I expect the monthly HOA fees to...
Podcast
EP-355: Garand Thumb & Matt Gaetz Did What?!?
Episode 355 of the John1911 Podcast is now live:
Garand Thumb did what?
Matt Gaetz did what?
Is Trump an H&K guy?
We have...
EP-354: How Trump REALLY Ends The Ukraine War
Episode 354 of the John1911 Podcast is live.
Trump goes all in against the Deep State.
Why Tulsi Gabbard as DNI is trolling Hillary...
EP-353: Is “SIG Foot” the new “Glock Leg”?
Episode 353 of the John1911 Podcast is now live:
We back.
The Amish are back.
SIG's P320 slow walk to oblovion.
Wadcutter guns.
Trump...
Commentary
Red Glocks – The Value of Classroom Demonstrators
Red Glocks - The Value of Classroom Demonstrators
This video is going to cause quite a bit of heartburn in the comments section because everyone...
Do All Holsters Break?
Do All Holsters Break?
Just like the title says. Do all Kydex holsters break? At least AIWB rigs? For me personally, I am getting about...
Industry news
SIG Sauer Loses $11 Million Lawsuit
Well…the hits just keep on coming for SIG Sauer. A jury in Philadelphia has awarded George Abrahams $11 million for injuries suffered when his...
State Police Agencies Ban The SIG P320
I 100% predicted this on the podcast. Once the SIG P320 started popping off in school resource officer holsters, at school events or on...
Ed Lovette Has Passed Away
Got word a few days ago my old friend Ed Lovette passed away.
I can only assume most folks today don’t know who Ed Lovette...
Interesting Stories Around The Web
The New Chevy Commercial is Lit!
This video was born out of a funny conversation Chris and I were having one day soon after this protestor story hit the national...
Not The Typical EDC Knives
Two of my most treasured gun-show finds. It just so happens that I found them both on the same day at the same gun-show.
In...
2023 National Farm Machinery Show
Since we now have a tractor for range maintenance, it made sense to swing down to Louisville, only a few hours away, to get...
POTD
POTD – S&W 1026
Most of you are starting to suspect that Kraken is a dyed-in-the-wool old Smith Guy. And you would be correct. I am hoping once...
POTD – Classic 686 Snubbie
Or it is as snubbie as an L frame can be. I recently acquired a Smith and Wesson 686-3 from a good friend. This...
POTD – Swollen Nuts
True story. My truck is in the shop with “swollen nuts” so I am driving the 911 to the John1911 range this week. -Marky...
