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First Shots: New Barricade
So…on the coldest day of the season so far, I decided it was a good time to try out the new barricade on the...
Video — Strange bullpup Rifles
The world is a big place and it’s easy to get tunnel vision regarding small arms. The fact is, we live in a Glock,...
Military Surplus
WCC Tracer Ammo
1968 manufacture 5.56 tracer ammo. We got it for a project.
Freeze
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Mongo’s Spare Parts Rifle No. 2
So its 2010 and I’m lying around in a hospital bed in a LTAC (Long Term Acute Care) facility being bored out of my...
Video Short – SIG 551a1
Video Short - SIG 551a1
A video short of shooting the SIG 551a1 rifle.
Sincerely,
Marky
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Yugo Mauser Pics In The Snow
I have kind of been on Freeze about him taking more pictures of our projects and sharing them with readers. He’s always got some...
Shooting
Tisas 1911 Accuracy Testing
Assessments:
After shooting the Tisas 1911a1, I was left with an impression that the sights are tracking left. Not low left. Just left. It shows...
Workbench
What is it – Weird Optics From The Past
(Picture: 1 Left side view of unmounted Ring Sights)
Picture 1 above is of two rather unique LC-7-40-M16 optical sights from the 1980s era. These...
1911 Pistols
Barricade Footwork
Working on some barricade footwork. Right side, right foot forward. Left side, left foot forward. Why? Makes it easier to engage more target area...
Blaser Rifles
POTD – Battle Steel Gun Jaw
We had some viewers inquire about more info on Officer Mike’s tripod setup. The manufacturer of the mount is Battle Steel. And the tripod...
Hunting
My Dove Hunt Setup
As some of you know, we were in attendance for opening day for the 2016 Dove Hunting Season. This was my very first time...
2016 Chainsaw Party – Guns & Knives
This is a theme that our regulars know I touch on from time to time: Carry guns that people don’t actually carry. The internet...
Mossberg 185D
So while visiting Shooters Supply I saw a goofy shotgun that I would have bought. Should have bought. Which I could’ve bought! If it...
Hunting Rifle – Long Range?
First off I guess I need to preface this article with a caveat: Your definition of long range vs the next guy could be...
Podcast
EP-335: Legs Tall & Alcohol
Episode 335 of the John1911 podcast is now live:
The sky is falling.
University of Nebraska DUI drama.
Pete Rose exucsed by MLB?
The...
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...
Commentary
Is This Even Rifle Shooting Anymore?
Commentary time. We have seen this kind of stuff for years. And if I was an accomplished 1 mile or 2 mile shooter, I...
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...
Industry news
Glock Display – Cody Firearms Museum (Hi-Res)
I took these pics a while back while out West on a hunting trip. Currently the Cody Firearms Museum is undergoing a major renovation...
New Multi-Caliber Suppressor
With the price of suppressors being as high as they are, wouldn’t it be great if you had one that can do it all...
Zentico Perst 3 Green & IR Laser
Officer Mike popped up with a Russian Laser on one of his guns.
—Editor
Officer Mike
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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
Slide-Stop Rust: VP9
Carry guns get dirty and rusty. Our regulars know how I feel about photos of cherry daily CCW guns. But…I saw something a few...
POTD — Suppressed Ruger 10/22 Takedown
Just recently we shared some video of a staff member with his Ruger 10/22 Takedown. Well…our good friend, “Officer Mike” decided he wanted to...
