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SHS-51: Winchester 1894 30-30
On this episode of the Second Hand Showcase, we are looking at a Pre-64 Winchester Lever Gun. Since this gun is located in Ohio,...
What to do if Your Red Dot Dies Mid-String
If you are in the middle of a shooting string or in need and your red dot craps out, it’s not the end of...
Military Surplus
Checking ZB-26 7.62×39 Barrel
Before we send the ZB-26 kit off to the FFL 07, I want to make sure this barrel is actually a 7.62x39 caliber.
When you...
Broom-Handle Mauser: 30 Mauser or 9mm Luger?
One of my regular FFL stores popped up with a Broom-handle Mauser also known as the C96. I have been casually paying attention to...
Kydex Holster for a WWII Luger
A reader on our Facebook page posted these photos and it stopped me in my tracks. Just look at this! We truly live in...
Drill – Colt SP1 – VTAC 1-5
This vid is really more of a test than something standalone. We are picking out a place on the farm where we can easily...
Shooting
Tisas 1911 Accuracy Testing
Assessments:
After shooting the Tisas 1911a1, I was left with an impression that the sights are tracking left. Not low left. Just left. It shows...
Workbench
Tisas Raider Hammer Follow Test
Ok. Let me start off by staying that any 1911 that exhibits hammer follow is extremely dangerous. Primarily through one simple problem: What if...
1911 Pistols
Crestone 2 Duty Holster
Stopped by one of the local PD’s to discuss the Wilson X9L pistol. They wanted to see it. And it didn’t take too long...
Blaser Rifles
POTD – Bore Sighting a Rifle
Bore sighting a Blaser has never been so easy. The GRS chassis folds. So just pull the bolt-body off and line everything up.
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Hunting
POTD — M1D Garand Deer Hunting
Interesting photo showed up on the internet this week. The owner of a M1D Garand sniper rifle had his MILSURP out in the Western...
Youth Guns—Build Or Buy?
There are several “phases” one goes through as a hunter. They include a phase in which you just want to get an animal to...
POTD — Opening Day Gun Season
Made it a point to hunt Freeze’s property this year. Was hoping to break in the Wild West Co-Pilot with some meat. But alas,...
POTD – Wild Turkey
POTD - Wild Turkey
The only thing I know about turkey is I prefer thinly sliced. Is this a good one? -Marky #john1911 #gunrange #turkey...
Podcast
EP-335: Legs Tall & Alcohol
Episode 335 of the John1911 podcast is now live:
The sky is falling.
University of Nebraska DUI drama.
Pete Rose exucsed by MLB?
The...
EP-334 – Mr. Mirrored Ceiling
Episode 334 of the John1911 podcast:
Chicago sues Glock over auto switches.
Another Bill Clinton death for the books.
Mitch McConnell Sister-in-law death.
Nobody...
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...
Commentary
Is This Even Rifle Shooting Anymore?
Commentary time. We have seen this kind of stuff for years. And if I was an accomplished 1 mile or 2 mile shooter, I...
Zeiss LRP S3 Impresses
I realize this scope has been out for a while and all the “gun media” has moved on to new SKUs. But with that...
Industry news
Bushnell ConX 1 Mile Laser Range Finder
Since we have a website some readers may get things twisted. The fact is, even for us, money is always an issue. I don’t...
SIG P210 Carry
Looks like SIG is doubling down on their fantastic P210 re-pop. This time with a more modern take: Alloy frame. Lower profile rear sights....
Machining Suppressors
While I was on other business, I happened to be in the presence of a suppressor manufacturing operation. It occurred to me that many...
POTD — Glock 17 Gen 5
“Officer Mike” reached out today. Earlier this morning, he picked up a brand new Glock 17 Gen 5. Being a awesome guy, he offered...
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
Fall Fashion Week: FDE Glock 35
We have a bunch of firearms in The Armory that don’t see much use or publicity. A while mess of Glocks actually. Here is...
Crisis Averted
So recently I had to run out of town for some meetings. And about an hour before I was supposed to leave, I had...
