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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....
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
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...
1902 Remington #9 Shotgun
Picked this up from Shooter’s Supply after noticing some unique features not found on many modern shotguns. Firstly, it is a single action break-top,...
The Most Important Pistol Drill
I inevitably get variations of this question after posting new pistol drill videos: What is the best pistol drill to practice?
The answer is easy:...
Workbench
How To Suppress The M1A Rifle
I recently picked up a used Springfield M1A Scout Squad and found a little time to mess with it. Per usual, I can’t help...
My SKS Story – Don’t Sell Your Guns
Ever sold or gotten rid of a gun only to find yourself replacing it years later at 12x the original cost? Well…welcome to the...
The Strongest RDS Plate?
Perhaps this is a rhetorical question that only interests me. But with all the drama on the internet regarding broken RDS plates, I figured...
1911 Pistols
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...
POTD – Standard Manufacturing 1911
I snapped these pics since I had never seen one in person before. A Standard Manufacturing 1911.
Was it built correctly? Dunno.
Is it...
CMP Contracts with Tisas
Word came down earlier this year that the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) was going to contract with Tisas to produce a “military surplus” copy...
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
Doc’s African Trophies
After some covid delays, Doc finally got his 2020 hunt on the books. In 2023. The mounts just landed in the US. Enjoy. -Editor
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2023 Channel Cat
Kraken has informed me he is out of town for the next 5 days on a fishing trip. And as such, his ability to...
Tuna Fishing
Officer Mike sent over an image from his recent tuna fishing trip in the Gulf of Mexico / Venice, Louisiana. Weighs 90lbs and took...
Podcast
EP-349: Highway Musings
Episode 349 of the John1911 Podcast is now live:
New microphone setup.
Buying a Krag rifle.
Setting up the Double Douche.
I think I...
EP-348: Safariland Drama, Range Updates, Is Your 1911 Drop Safe?
Episode 348 of the John1911 Podcast is live:
Range construction updates.
More clarity in Trump Shooting.
Safariland's growing ND crisis.
US Army Surplussed AK's?
...
EP-347: Youtube Goes After Gun Channels – Feminism Destroys Women’s Sports
Episode 347 of the John1911 podcast.
This episode we discuss the state of gun channel advertising in 2024 and how woke feminism has destroyed women's...
Commentary
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...
Trump Assassination Theories
This is a tongue-n-cheek joke, but…
Obviously a lot went wrong with President Trump’s security detail. Everyone is still sorting through the facts of what,...
Industry news
The CMP Has KRAG-JORGENSEN Rifles
Nobody seems to be able to give me a straight answer, but CMP is currently disposing of about eight hundred 30-40 US Army, Krag-Jorgensen...
CMP Contracts with Tisas
Word came down earlier this year that the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) was going to contract with Tisas to produce a “military surplus” copy...
Missing or Stolen CMP 1911’s
Missing or Stolen CMP 1911’s
ANNISTON, Ala. (WBMA) — The Army Criminal Investigation Division is offering a reward for information leading to the recovery of...
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 – 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...
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. ...
