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Features I Want in a 1911

It’s a common question around here. Would I buy X gun? What do I think of Y gun? Is Z gun worth it? I can’t...
The John1911 Podcast

EP-224: 2 For The Price of 2

Episode 224 of the John1911 Podcast: RTI Responds to criticism. 320 Slide Stop. Tannerite Gift Pack. Showboating Olympics. SL8 prices released. Latest Chipman development. ...

The Pencil Trick

This is an old trick I have had in repertoire for more than 2 decades. The Pencil Trick.  In short, how do you confirm or...

Is It Safe To Dry-Fire 1911s?

In short, yes. Just adhere to a few simple tips. While I don’t have a problem with “occasional” slide drops on an empty chamber,...
Rusted 9mm cases.

POTD – Rusty Wolf Ammo

Rusty ammo, Ya’ll! I can’t say for certain this didn’t get wet because of me. But I was surprised. The Wilson EXperior ate it...

POTD – llama Model IV

POTD - llama Model IV They said, “Why would someone want a 9mm 1911?”. “9mm 1911’s are just wrong.” “1911’s were designs for nothing was 45ACP”. Well….1931 is calling...
Swiss Rifle SIG 550

SIG 551-A1 First Shots

SIG 551-A1 First Shots Decided to finally pull the SIG 551-A1 out of The Armory reference collection and actually shoot the darn thing.  First Impressions: Seems...
PMR30 22 Magnum

SHS-74: KEL TEC PMR30

On this episode of the Second Hand Showcase, we are looking at a pistol from a brand that used to not get a lot...
Commentary on flattop vs carry handle AR-15

The Gear Queer Hamster Wheel

I realize most readers of this website are more interested in smaller or CCW sized handguns. And while it seems the gravitational pull of...
Why I use T-Posts on rifle range.

Rifle Range – Why T-Posts

So you want to build a rifle range but you are not sure what configuration you should choose for rifle range targets? Let me...
Blaser R8 Dry Fire

Dry Tune Up

Short story. Practice makes perfect. Focusing on position shooting this year. But before I can do that, I need to work out the kinks...
Beretta 92D - loquacious

Beretta – Loquacious Likes The D

Before you watch this video, I want to confess something. I am a hypocrite. Not now. Now tomorrow. Not yesterday. But forever and apparently...
ROLEX Replacement Bezel

Rolex Bezel Replacement 

After 24 years of daily use, I have finally acquiesced and replaced the bezel on my GMT Master II Rolex. 1997 production (when I...
Review Steyr GB

SWAT Team Review – Steyr GB Pistol

Interesting video for us to make. When we first popped up with the Steyr GB for The Armory reference collection, there were a number...
Remington-Beals Navy

Remington-Beals Navy

A quick look at some more estate guns. Remington-Beals Navy revolvers. Both percussion and factory, centerfire conversions.      Freeze www.John1911.com “Shooting Guns & Having Fun”
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