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Remington 1875 Factory Blem?
Long story very short. We are not 100% sure what we are looking at here. Is the variation shown in these revolvers normal or...
Gun Project – Benelli B76 Snap Ring
Another project that needs to be addressed. The Benelli B76 recoil spring. It’s either out of spec, under sprung for 124g ammo, or simply...
Military Surplus
WW1 Cavalry Armed with Lance
WW1 was an incredibly difficult time for those in the military. While some lessons from previous wars (Russo-Japanese War 1905) were learned, others were...
Browning Hi-Power in Pakistan
Make: Browning
Model: Hi-Power.
Variant: MK I*
Caliber: 9mm (9x19)
Location: Khyber Pass, Pakistan Umarwww.John1911.com“Shooting Guns & Having Fun”
Remington Model 1875 Single Action
Also known as the “Improved Model Army Revolver” & the “Frontier Army”. The 1875 Remington Improved Model Army was Remington's first cartridge handgun designated...
M1905 Mk II Ross Rifle Refurb Complete
We picked up a Ross rifle for the armory. We needed something in British 303 and the Canadian Ross came our way. The rifle...
Shooting
Armalite AR-50 200y Zero
Armalite AR-50 200y ZeroKraken is back at the John1911 range with his favorite gun. The Armalite AR-50. Here he is shooting surplus ammo to...
Workbench
Trying The Stiletto Flashlight
Trying The Stiletto FlashlightThe long and short of it: Was traveling a lot. Passed through multiple security checkpoints daily. At some point my daily...
1911 Pistols
SHS 04: WWI 1911 Pistol
Up next in the Second Hand Showcase series is a WWI issued, Colt produced, M1911. Manufacture date is 1918. The finish appears original and...
Blaser Rifles
A Tale of Two Pig Guns
This recently came up among a group of young hunters I know so I figured I would post about it here. The younger guys...
Hunting - Outdoors
Fly Fishing 2019
Sometimes on business trips, I get a chance to do some interesting things. This is one of those times. I wasn’t in a position...
Riding The Ranch
One of my favorite past times is reconnaissance. I’m weird like that. I’m a natural patroller. So when we show up to hunt a...
Zeiss VICTORY V8 Riflescope
Carl Zeiss Sports Optics introduced the new VICTORY V8 riflescope line at SHOT Show. Models include 1-8x30, 1.8-14x50, 2.8-20x56 and 4.8-35x60. The scope has...
Trail Breaker At Camp Perry
I haven’t seen one of these types of bikes in 30 years. I didn’t know they still made them! Or perhaps started making them...
Podcast
EP-387 : Live From The Cocktail Party
Episode 387 of the John1911 Podcast is now live: The Glock V is out.
The Glock 17L is in...almost.
3x's More Bulletproof.
High Mileage...
EP-386: Glock Gets Taken Out
Episode 386 of the John1911 Podcast: Glock Series V.
AI Gun Detection.
Tundra Goes Down Hard.
Suppressor Baffle Strikes. MarkyJohn1911.com"Shooting Guns & Having Fun"
EP-385: North Korean Boob Jobs
Episode 385 of the John1911 Podcast is now live: The INEOS Grenadier is here.
Website traffic.
History of Weapons of War Shuts Down.
FN...
EP-384: The New Polar Bear Hustle
Episode 384 of the John1911 podcast: Another SIG pop in Area 3?
Will STG44's ever come out of Syria?
MSNBC says Comey is guilty.
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EP-383: Glittery ISIS
Episode 383 of the John1911 Podcast: Trans is turning into Glittery ISIS.
Kirk conspiracy theories.
Danny thinks Comey will flip.
Porsche walks back 718...
EP-382: Our French Sniper Rifle Disappoints
Episode 382 of the John1911 Podcast is now live: Charlie Kirk murder and people running their mouths.
Kraken is at the John1911 range.
Ohio...
Commentary
Russia – Shipping Container Drone Attack
Surreptitiously putting weapons in shipping containers for remote activation isn’t a new idea. See attached post from our website some years ago. But having massive...
Steyr AUG – A Gun For Non-Gun People
Had some visitors to the John1911 range. There was a request to shoot a few rifles. But what surprised me the most was One,...
Industry news
NFA Wait Times 2024 Confirmed
We have all heard the stories and John1911 has confirmed it is true. At least for now. NFA wait times are now very short....
Arms Factory
Ok how many of you have ever entertained the fantasy of starting your own gun company? Or designing and building your own guns? Be...
Breaking – Ruger Considering Submitting Ruger American Pistol for US Army...
I got word on whether Ruger is going after the military contract with its American pistol. “That’s still an open question,” says Ruger’s Chief...
John1911’s Scott Mayer Named Zeiss Outdoor Writer of the Year
We’re pleased to announce that one of John1911’s regular contributors, Scott Mayer, is the 2016 Carl Zeiss Outdoor Writer of the Year.Mayer started his...
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
POTD — Cleaning S&W Model 64
If you shoot them, you must clean them.Marky
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POTD – ACRO on X9L
Our friend Andy shares with us his Wilson X9L with a new Aimpoint ACRO on the slide. Eventually I will need to try the...
