John’s Hand Loading

In this video I show the process I used to blue the 1911 grip safety after it had been fitted. I sanded most of the scratches and filing marks out of the metal prior to cleaning with denatured alcohol. In the end it looks good and works well. John's Hand LoadingJohn has been shooting since […]

This video is designed to show someone how to clean a semi automatic pistol. It is generic and meant to be general instructions for someone who has never done it before or is unsure of their technique. I hope it is a help to someone. John's Hand LoadingJohn has been shooting since he was a […]

In this video I install an adjustable rear sight on a beautiful, old, Colt 1911. The procedure I show worked for this particular sight and may be a help to someone with a similar issue and set up. John's Hand LoadingJohn has been shooting since he was a kid and is now a middle aged […]

In this video I show how I am rubbing the stock with boiled linseed oil. I am filling in the bare spots in the finish with linseed oil and letting it dry before applying the next coat. I will do this as many times as I need until I get a better finish that I […]

This is a quick video unboxing a brand new Ruger Mark IV 22/45. John's Hand LoadingJohn has been shooting since he was a kid and is now a middle aged man. He likes shooting rifles and handguns, reloading, bullet casting and the outdoors. He believes in God, freedom and a good sense of humor.

This video shows some of the final cleaning steps for the loose parts of the Winchester model 12 shotgun. The music in the first portion of the video was recorded on my phone while I played the guitar. The recording quality is what it is. This is the “Acoustic Guitar Version”. There is also a […]

This video shows some of the final cleaning steps for the loose parts of the Winchester model 12 shotgun. The music in the first portion of the video was recorded on my phone while I played around with a looper pedal that also has a generic drum beat playing. This is the “Heavy Metal Version” […]

In this video I introduce my next project. I will be cleaning and conserving a Winchester model 12 made in the 1950’s. This is just the introduction. There will be several videos over the next few weeks showing my progress as I go along. John's Hand LoadingJohn has been shooting since he was a kid […]

In this video I am cleaning and conserving a Model 1905 bayonet from 1913. This bayonet was manufactured by the Rock Island Arsenal and was designed to fit the 1903 Springfield rifle. John's Hand LoadingJohn has been shooting since he was a kid and is now a middle aged man. He likes shooting rifles and […]

A 1943 Izhevsk Mosin Nagant M38 Carbine being fired. You can see the shockwave hit the camera. Obligatory fireball included. John's Hand LoadingJohn has been shooting since he was a kid and is now a middle aged man. He likes shooting rifles and handguns, reloading, bullet casting and the outdoors. He believes in God, freedom […]

Testing a 210 grain cup hollow point on water jugs. You can see from the holes that it really expanded. John's Hand LoadingJohn has been shooting since he was a kid and is now a middle aged man. He likes shooting rifles and handguns, reloading, bullet casting and the outdoors. He believes in God, freedom […]

Thank you to Charlie Brass Stuffer for the generous “1911 Care Package” he sent me. Very much appreciated and my 1911’s will be well fed. Thank you very much. You are awesome. John's Hand LoadingJohn has been shooting since he was a kid and is now a middle aged man. He likes shooting rifles and […]

I went out in the snow (27 degrees Fahrenheit, flurries while filming) to test my new Ruger Mark IV 22/45. A wonderful little pistol I can’t wait to shoot again. I tested three different .22 long rifle ammunitions and they all worked fine. I had one misfire (common with .22 rimfire ammo) and actually reloaded […]