Tag: 9mm 1911
White Wilson Grips
Some of you have noticed the white Wilson grips on the eXperior 1911. And even a few have asked how did we got those?
The...
eXperior 1911 Pull Weight
After shooting the 30 yard plate rack sequence, we received a few inquires about the Wilson eXperior 1911. In particular what is the pull...
30 Yard Plate Rack
Got some “me time” in at the range on Sunday. The snow was falling and the steel was cold. Felt like putting some time...
Professional Photo Test 2
Here is the second gun form the photo test. The previous gun was obviously well worn. Now this example is in much better shape.
Wilson...
Fiber-Optic Front Sight Replacement
Happy New Year from the John1911 Armory. It’s Friday AM and I am knocking this off the to-do list. Replacing the FO insert on...
Shooting Inside Out
Working on some transition drills. Once you master the plate rack and can burn them all down. Switch to inside out. Or outside in....
EDC X9L Holes-in-Holes Drill
Some have asked if I shot the EDC X9L for the Holes-in-Holes drill. I did. Here is the best group. The goal is to...
Wilson eXperior – Holes-in-Holes Drill
Got dayum! This gun shoots. Holes-in-Holes drill. 3 yards. 5 shots. Standing 2-handed. 115g mixed case head remanufactured ammo. This Wilson eXperior, single stack,...
Steel 9mm 1911 Recoil
Some of you have seen my recent MEMEs calling for all 1911s to be in 9mm. And while I understand that is a very...
eXperior Trigger Control
The trigger on the Wilson eXperior is much “crispier” than on the EDC X9L. It’s been about a decade since I ran such a...
All 1911’s Should Be 9mm
I get asked versions of this question every so often:
“Are 9mm 1911’s ok?”
“Yeah, but it’s only in 9mm.”
“Which caliber of 1911 should I get...
eXperior 1911 Dominates 10-8 Test
The Wilson Combat eXperior 1911 has passed the 10-8 Function Test.
What makes this more impressive, is the gun is a single stack, chambered in...
eXperior 1911 AIWB Diagnostics
Playing with a single stack 1911. Wanted to see how it goes drawing, shooting and reloading in my EDC format.
The eXperior seems very nice....
Draw From Concealment Work
Just putting in some work with my carry gun: EDC X9L.
I know I kinda harp on it but it needs to be said. If...
Empty Chamber Slide Drop – How It Happens
1911: Empty Chamber Slide Drop - How It Happens
I have noticed a sudden uptick of interest in a video we made a few years...