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MAC 1950 Three Magazines
MAC 1950 Three MagazinesAs promised in the last MAC 1950 video, we have some extra magazines from OWS. It seems they are only selling...
FRF2 Sniper – A Closer Look
As we have hinted around on our social media, we have acquired a French Army, bolt action, sniper rifle. The model is known as...
Military Surplus
POTD — Beretta 92 – M9
A customer sent us a funny image inspired by a t-shirt design we sell. A Beretta 92F with a blank firing adopter stuck in...
P08 Luger – German Bubba?
So here’s the story with this video. We have a German P08 Luger in the reference collection. It’s a shooter grade, non-matching example. And...
The Bernardelli is Roached
Ok. I’ve been holding these pics back for a few days. I wasn’t sure how best to present them. After some thought, I just...
SHS-75: Enfield No4 Mk1 – Long Branch
On this episode of the Second Hand Showcase, we are looking at a WWII Enfield pattern rifle that was factory refurbished in 1949. I...
Shooting
Ollin Target Camera Test
Ollin Target Camera TestTesting out the new target camera setup on the Bullseye Range. Considering it’s only 25 yards, I expected it to be...
Workbench
Going Back to Pencils
Going Back to PencilsA little glimpse into my personal life here. Some of you are aware that I am a highly mobile person. As...
1911 Pistols
Old Habits Die Hard – Shotguns
Do you have any guns designated for roles more out of habit that logic? Mine is this Mossberg 590. I have had it for...
Blaser Rifles
XTEK Blaser Tactical 2 Magazines
XTEK Blaser Tactical 2 MagazinesAs mentioned on our podcast, we have sourced some XTEK 338LM magazines from Australia. These are new old stock, 5...
Hunting - Outdoors - Off-Road
Porsche 911 50,000 Mile Service
Porsche 911 50,000 Mile ServiceAs promised, we are following up on how much it costs to run our Porsche 911. Specifically at…let me check...
Tarter FS20 – The Tick Killer
Tarter FS20 - The Tick KillerWe are fighting ticks just like everyone else. But our issue has been going on for about 3 years....
Broken Lane Shark – Lessons Learned
Broken Lane Shark - Lessons LearnedSo a few weeks back, we had an incident down on the rifle range. The Lane Shark we use...
That New Range Manager is Working Out
That New Range Manager is Working OutAs mentioned on pod, we have brought in a crew to handle all range management duties for all...
Podcast
EP-409: The Worst Arson Story Ever
Episode 409 of the John1911 Podcast is now live: Major range progress.
FRF2 Sniper Drama.
Smoking out the gun forums.
PSA blowout deals.
CMP...
EP-408: Sir Mongo LLC And Cattle
Episode 408 of the John1911 podcast is now live: We've hired a property manager.
US SF using 6mm ARC.
Crane puts out a Hypervelicty...
Ep-407: Is GunTube Dead?
Episode 407 of the John1911 Podcast is now live: Range Manager.
Is GunTube Dead?
Blue Glocks.
Winning the MILSURP Game.
Wilson brings back a...
EP-406: DOE SMG – You’ll Shoot Your Finger Off, Kid
Episode 406 of the John1911 Podcast: Getting smoked on a T48.
Timney Trigger failures.
Dude-44 shot down twice.
Ruger flees south.
The Cadillac Gage...
EP-405: Range & Armory Updates
Episode 405 of the John1911 Podcast is now live: Bullseye Range Functioning.
Saddleback Leather Company
H&R DOE Gun.
Getting Skunked on a T48.
Valmet...
EP-404: I Thought Dugan Was Dead
Episode 404 of the John1911 Podcast is now live:Mongo goes thermal.
Bullseye range operational.
De Lisle carbine loss.
I thought Dugan Ashley was...
Commentary
Commentary – Cops Who Can’t Fight
Commentary - Cops Who Can’t FightThis is going to be an unpopular opinion since most will see it through the lens of their own...
The UK – What Special Relationship?
The UK - What Special Relationship?Folks who listen to the podcast know that I’m very upset at the United Kingdom for their behavior regarding...
Industry news
The FAMAS is Getting Expensive
For those who don’t know, or who didn’t assume it, the FAMAS has been on our “to-buy” list for a while. But since there...
Video — Second Strike And Why It Doesn’t Matter
There seems to be this persistent rumor on our social media properties that only a handgun with “second strike” or “double strike” capability will...
HK VP9 Optics Plate
Found this factory HK VP9 Optics Ready pistol at the 2023 NRA meeting. For those wondering, I am still quite fond of the VP9....
Market Report – Glock 17L
I remember these guns when they came out. As a matter of fact, I had a buddy who, “got a deal on one” only...
Interesting Stories Around The Web
Disposing of a MacBook Air
Disposing of a MacBook AirSo what to do with an old company computer after it has lived out it usefulness, been wiped numerous times,...
Paper Maps – Road Atlas Books
Paper Maps - Road Atlas BooksSo an interesting story popped up in Moscow Russia last week and it really piqued my interest. For reasons...
POTD
POTD – Deuce 1/2
I have been remiss in keeping our readers up to date on the rifle range construction. For that I apologize. It has been a...
SRO – 4000 Rounds
So….we are not gear reviewers. But…we do get questions about how well the SRO is holding up?In a word: great! With these pics it has...
