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Why Are These So Cheap Right Now?
Why Are These So Cheap Right Now?So we picked up a MAC MEUSOC 1911 recently. While not something that I would normally be interested in,...
Blue Glock 17T – Maybe I Need 2?
Blue Glock 17T - Maybe I Need 2?A closer look at the Blue Glock 17T. Upon further thought, perhaps I should have picked up...
Video Short – Colt 6530
Video Short - Colt 6530Look what I found in a box. A Colt 6530. Also known as The Sporter Lightweight. So what to do...
Military Surplus
Blue Glock 17T – Maybe I Need 2?
Blue Glock 17T - Maybe I Need 2?A closer look at the Blue Glock 17T. Upon further thought, perhaps I should have picked up...
Belgian FN-49 Rifle
Belgian FN-49 RifleWe picked this rifle up on a whim. Literally ran across is doing something else. I “might” have looked it over for...
MILSURP Monday – Can You Name The Gun?
MILSURP Monday - Can You Name The Gun?So…can any of you name this gun from this one picture? Markyjohn1911.com“Shooting Guns & Having Fun”
Shooting
Ollin Target Camera Test
Ollin Target Camera TestTesting out the new target camera setup on the Bullseye Range. Considering it’s only 25 yards, I expected it to be...
DOE Clone – First Shots
DOE Clone - First ShotsThis is a first shots video and a camera test. Specifically a target camera. Things go well. Now all I...
Bullseye Range – First Shots
Bullseye Range - First ShotsBeen a little while since I have published regularly. That has been because we are swamped with range and business...
Workbench
Going Back to Pencils
Going Back to PencilsA little glimpse into my personal life here. Some of you are aware that I am a highly mobile person. As...
Video Short – DOE Red Dot Options
Video Short - DOE Red Dot OptionsHave one of these Harrington & Richardson DOE pistols. 9mm. Looking into putting a red dot on it....
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”
1911 Pistols
Why Are These So Cheap Right Now?
Why Are These So Cheap Right Now?So we picked up a MAC MEUSOC 1911 recently. While not something that I would normally be interested in,...
Single Stack eXperior is Back!
Single Stack eXperior is Back!
Wilson Combat has brought back the single stack eXperior 1911s. This is especially important in the 5”, 9mm, 1911 segment....
POTD – New Travel Gear
POTD - New Travel GearGlad to be back home. Was channeling my inner dandy this trip. Wilson Combat EDC X9L.
Rolex GMT II watch.
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Blaser Rifles
XTEK Mags in a Blaser Tactical 2
XTEK Mags in a Blaser Tactical 2So real quick. We have sourced some aftermarket Blaser Tactical 2 mags out of Australia. They are made...
XTEK Blaser Tactical 2 Magazines
XTEK Blaser Tactical 2 MagazinesAs mentioned on our podcast, we have sourced some XTEK 338LM magazines from Australia. These are new old stock, 5...
Hunting
That New Range Manager is Working Out
That New Range Manager is Working OutAs mentioned on pod, we have brought in a crew to handle all range management duties for all...
Grenadier Lights – On Rifle Range
Grenadier Lights - On Rifle RangeWas out doing some testing and figured it was a good opportunity to show how well the spots and...
Coyote Hunt – Keeping It In The Family
Coyote Hunt - Keeping It In The FamilyHunting contributor, Jeff A, was out coyote hunting with his wife and captured her very first coyote...
Podcast
EP-408: Sir Mongo LLC And Cattle
Episode 408 of the John1911 podcast is now live: We've hired a property manager.
US SF using 6mm ARC.
Crane puts out a Hypervelicty...
Ep-407: Is GunTube Dead?
Episode 407 of the John1911 Podcast is now live: Range Manager.
Is GunTube Dead?
Blue Glocks.
Winning the MILSURP Game.
Wilson brings back a...
EP-406: DOE SMG – You’ll Shoot Your Finger Off, Kid
Episode 406 of the John1911 Podcast: Getting smoked on a T48.
Timney Trigger failures.
Dude-44 shot down twice.
Ruger flees south.
The Cadillac Gage...
Commentary
Commentary – Cops Who Can’t Fight
Commentary - Cops Who Can’t FightThis is going to be an unpopular opinion since most will see it through the lens of their own...
The UK – What Special Relationship?
The UK - What Special Relationship?Folks who listen to the podcast know that I’m very upset at the United Kingdom for their behavior regarding...
My FRT Dilemma
My FRT DilemmaBeen talking about this on pod for a few weeks. One of our reference collection acquisitions, unbeknownst to me, showed up with...
Industry news
RIP – Marc Krebs
RIP - Marc KrebsWord came across my desk that ole Marc Krebs passed away this weekend. While not a marquee name by modern social...
Single Stack eXperior is Back!
Single Stack eXperior is Back!
Wilson Combat has brought back the single stack eXperior 1911s. This is especially important in the 5”, 9mm, 1911 segment....
Video Short – FN SCAR Bait & Switch
Video Short - FN SCAR Bait & SwitchI wonder how many people ran out and overpaid market prices for Fn SCARS since they were...
Interesting Stories Around The Web
Disposing of a MacBook Air
Disposing of a MacBook AirSo what to do with an old company computer after it has lived out it usefulness, been wiped numerous times,...
Paper Maps – Road Atlas Books
Paper Maps - Road Atlas BooksSo an interesting story popped up in Moscow Russia last week and it really piqued my interest. For reasons...
Rolex Back From Service
Rolex Back From ServiceSunday update: Got the Rolex back from service. That mess on the bezel is glue from it being taped up in...
POTD
POTD – Glock 17T
Now I am blue. Glock 17T, Gen 4. Sincerely,Markywww.John1911.com“Shooting Guns & Having Fun”
POTD – New Travel Gear
POTD - New Travel GearGlad to be back home. Was channeling my inner dandy this trip. Wilson Combat EDC X9L.
Rolex GMT II watch.
...
POTD – F. Green Peace – Defend Nuclear Power
POTD - F. Green Peace - Defend Nuclear PowerThe Harrington & Richardson DOE retro build. 9mm. How could be not get one of these? Sincerely,Markywww.John1911.com“Shooting...
