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Tailgate Lubing a 1911
Everyone understands a traditional 1911 takes a little more maintenance and upkeep to keep in running shape. Especially when compared to modern striker guns....
Shooting a Rare Revolver
Plinking around with a J-frame revolver. This one is a “no-dash”, Smith & Wesson Model 442. But the kicker is unlike most 442’s that...
Military Surplus
Video — Purchasing Scope For RPG-7
Been in the market for a Russian style PVO-7 scope for a RPG-7. But the prices have all gone crazy in the US. So...
Very Interesting SAR-8
While perusing a gun store, I ran across a very interesting G3 variant. The SAR-8 imported by Springfield Armory. These guns are ancient. Some...
MAS-38 Parts Kit Analysis
So…I have been looking for a MAS-38 for sometime. Every once in a while I think about just building one. Here is Matt and...
Shooting
Ed Brown A3 Tactical – First Shots
Kraken and I took his new Ed Brown rifle out to get a rough zero. The gun shoots pretty well. Especially with crappy hunting...
Workbench
Trijicon SRO Battery Tool
OK…so let’s get the first thing out of the way: yes, I need to clean my gun.
Now that we have dispensed with the pleasantries,...
1911 Pistols
POTD – On The Road EDC
Not quite a nightstand picture. More of a EDC while on the road shot. Getting dressed.
Wilson EDC X9L
18+1 rounds on board.
18...
Blaser Rifles
What is Wolf Gold Ammo?
We bought some 55g Wolf Gold ammo for some of our tac rifles. But it got me thinking: Does “Gold” mean match?
Since I fire...
Hunting
Holland & Holland’s “Little” Big Bore
The .375 H&H cartridge was a total game changer when the British firm of Holland & Holland introduced it in 1912. It was one...
European Skull Mount
Editor’s note: Officer Mike has received a skull mount for the first buck he shot on the John1911 range. I think it came out...
Coyote Hunting Perch
While working on the range barn, I was hit with an idea like a bolt of lightening. Why not put a small door in...
POTD — Opening Day Gun Season
Made it a point to hunt Freeze’s property this year. Was hoping to break in the Wild West Co-Pilot with some meat. But alas,...
Podcast
EP-334 – Mr. Mirrored Ceiling
Episode 334 of the John1911 podcast:
Chicago sues Glock over auto switches.
Another Bill Clinton death for the books.
Mitch McConnell Sister-in-law death.
Nobody...
EP-333: Barns & Bump Stocks
Episode 333 of the John1911 podcast is now live.
Barn build updates.
Baby goats.
Kraken baits me on Pete Rose.
Thinking about AR-9 pistols.
...
EP-332: Acorns & Anti-Ship Missiles
Episode 332 of the John1911 podcast is now live:
-Those are some strange looking dogs.
-Gun Guys vs Fan Bois.
-Freddy Kruger Valentine.
-Political...
EP-331: The Crystal Methodist
Episode 331 of the John1911 podcast is now live.
Coyote door installed.
Apple Newsletter issue - briefly.
Lancer mags fail?
Is the 32 caliber...
EP-330: WWE Dookie Diaries
Episode 330 of the John1911 Podcast is now live:
SHOT show guns we like.
Great steak dinner.
The beginning of the end for 2011...
EP-329: The Double Douche From Road House
Episode 329 of the John1911 podcast is now live:
SHOT Show 2024.
Shooitng an Ed Brown Rifle.
S&W 32H&R J-Frame.
New FNC rifles coming...
Commentary
Zeiss LRP S3 Impresses
I realize this scope has been out for a while and all the “gun media” has moved on to new SKUs. But with that...
Not Buying The New SG Shot Timer
Those of us who run the original SG Shot timer are aware of it’s one weakness: The beep speaker isn’t as loud as it...
Industry news
My First Experience with the Scatt Trainer
While visiting Camp Perry this week, I ran across a setup that I had only seen on the internet. The Scatt Shooter Training System....
Sig P320 X-Carry
Like many of you, I am curious about the P320s since they were picked up as the service pistol by the US Military. Beyond...
Larry Vickers Bans Appendix Carry For Un-vetted Students.
The ass hurt over the LAV banning appendix carry is hilarious. If Larry Vickers doesn't want open enrollment classes to carry appendix, that's his...
FX-H Polymer 1911
American Tactical pioneered the Omni Hybrid MAXX Series of polymer AR-15s and now has a new FX-H Hybrid 1911 handgun in this line 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...
POTD
Professional Photo Test 1
We had some professional photos taken of the John1911 reference collection. This was done to so what a non-pristine firearm would look like under...
Kelly’s Hero’s
The National Matches are just about wrapped up. Every time I see the static armor display, I think of Kelly's Hero's. And when I...