John1911 TV / Videos
Video — Mexican Marines Using Mini-guns Against Cartels
Since El Chapo has been transferred to US custody, a power vacuum has opened up in some Cartel organizations. As clearly as I can...
Video — Alternative View on the Term, “Idiot Scratch”
I first heard this term maybe 15+ years ago and it really seems to have taken off since then. I attribute it to the...
Military Surplus
SHS 11 – Colt Army Special
On this episode of the Second Hand Showcase, we have a revolver that was made by Colt in the hopes of getting a government...
Jim Clark Bullseye 1911 – 38 Special
Camp Perry was a success for one incredible reason: I got to handle a personal firearm of one of the greatest pistol shooters to...
Guns of The Little Bighorn
We had the Shiloh Sharps rifle out again this week. And while I didn’t get a chance to shoot any video, we do happen...
POTD — Fantasy German Sniper
I have always felt there are generally two types of people in the gun community. Collectors and shooters. The collectors want everything original, correct,...
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
What is it – Weird Optics From The Past
(Picture: 1 Left side view of unmounted Ring Sights)
Picture 1 above is of two rather unique LC-7-40-M16 optical sights from the 1980s era. These...
1911 Pistols
The Golden Age of Holsters
While attending the 2019 NRA show, I saw a company that I haven’t thought about a very, very long time. Actually I wouldn’t have...
Blaser Rifles
Blaser Position Shooting- New Range Test
When building new ranges, before you spend big money on hiring bulldozers, it is strongly advised that you actually spend some time shooting on...
Hunting
2016 Chainsaw Party Highlights
The 2016 Chainsaw party has come and gone. Winter wood has been cut. For those of you new to the blog, the rule is:...
D.I.Y. European Skull Mount: “THE POSITIONER”
With the cost of taxidermy these days, a lot of guys just can’t afford or are not willing to shell out the cash for...
Video — Testing New Pig Load SCAR 17
A buddy of mine has a new hunting load developed for our 2017 Texas Pig Hunt. He knew I was benching some rifles testing...
The Road To 100
“Officer Mike” was at a fundraiser for the kids. Kind of a high-dollar event.
Checked the Browning O/U out of The Armory and proceeds to...
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
FN SmartCore SCAR Rifle Shot Counter
A buddy of mine is at the IDEX Arms Show in UAE this week. Knowing I am a SCAR rifle guy, he wanted to...
Blaser Barrel Blanks by Lilja
First of all, try to say that title three times fast! Now that is out of the way, let’s get down to business.
Blaser support...
WileyX Replacement Parts
Old business I kinda dropped.
A while back, we had a post about some WileyX eye-pro that finally gave up the ghost. I have worn...
ASA Side-Charging ARs
American Spirit Arms released its new non-reciprocating LR-308 Compatible Side Charger upper receivers and the new 308 Carbine at SHOT. The Side Charger is...
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 – EDC X9L Fieldstrip
Another gun was being taken down and the owner wanted to see what the inside of the Wilson EDC X9L looked like. Very much...
POTD – EDC X9 – White Grips
No, your eyes do not deceive you. This is “another” X9 that has white grips. In this case, it belongs to David S. The...
