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Video — Colt SP1 Upclose View
Ok. Since so many people wanted to see up-close images of the SP-1 put-together, here you go.
You can clearly see the erosion at the...
AimPoint 6x Magnifier
Those who have followed the podcast have heard about me getting my ass kicked, rank wise, in a Sheriff of Baghdad carbine class.
I knew...
Military Surplus
Weird Bayonet Markings
This bayonet was spotted at our local FFL and I thought the conversation was worth sharing here.
Notice the notches in the handle? Interesting. Does...
Knee Mortar — One man’s Trash is another man’s Treasure
Working at a garbage processing facility has it’s ups and downs. If you’re a mechanic like me, then it’s mostly downs. Working there is...
WWI Colt Detail Strip
This is a belated followup to a post from last year. We rescued a WWI Colt 1911…literally a pre-WWI manufactured gun…from the “wanna-be armorer...
Shooting
A Unique Weekend
A couple of weeks ago I learned that I would be in southern Ohio on business. After talking to Marky, he graciously invited me...
Workbench
Ed Brown A3 Tactical – Overview
Kraken drove in from Nebraska and brought one of his latest acquisitions: An Ed Brown A3 Tactical chambered in 300wm. This rifle uses Ed...
1911 Pistols
Getting The Hard A
A habit I got into many, many years ago was to document my range sessions or any shooting. The primary reason was to get...
Blaser Rifles
Staying in Position
One skill I like to own. And one habit I like to reenforce is the tendency to stay behind the rifle and looking through...
Hunting
Coyote Door – First Look
Thought some of you would find this interesting. Here are the first pics of the “Coyote Door”. An indoor, environmentally controlled, shooting position that...
On Trophy Hunting By Scott Mayer
On Trophy Hunting
Recently, many hunters--particularly women--have been getting bullied, abused and threatened on social media sites for posting photos of themselves with animals they...
Freeze Won’t Give Me Any Deer Jerky
Have to admit, 2016 has been a pretty lean hunting year for us. We have hunted Ohio, Indiana and Montana and come up with...
POTD — Elephant Hit By Train
This photo is from 2013 in NE India. News reports are the full grown Tusker was crossing some railroad tracks when it was stuck....
Podcast
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...
EP-328: The Chocolate Monk
Episode 328 of the John1911 Podcast is now live:
Missing listener questions.
Negative 15 outside.
Ed Brown Rifles
Smith & Wesson Side De-cocker.
Will...
Commentary
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...
Going Down In Flames – Bump Stock Case
Attached is the audio for the oral arguments before the US Supreme Court (SCOTUS) in the Garland v Cargill case. Aka The Bump Stock...
Industry news
HK 20 Round Magazines
After some causal searching for extended VP9 magazines, I have settled on OEM HK 20 rounders.
Super reliable. Well made. And 100% dependable.
Now if only...
Sig P210a Target vs 210 Standard
Like many MILSURP collectors, I have been in the hunt for the reissue of the Sig Sauer P210.
Supposedly they will shoot just as good...
Rifles Seen at 2016 Ft. Benning Sniper Challenge
A followup to the handguns seen at the Sniper Challenge, here are some pictures of the rifles and scopes at same. Some of the...
Magnum Research Animal Print Desert Eagles
The first “colored” handgun I recall came across my desk in the 1990s while I was on the NRA Technical Staff. Springfield sent a...
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
LRF in Morning Fog
While sitting on the back of my truck drinking coffee one morning, it occurred to me I hadn’t ever really tried the Bushnell LRF...
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,...