Monthly Archives: September 2012

Does it make my FAL look fat?

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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Does this look heavy to you?

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Oleg Volk

She doesn’t seem to have much trouble aiming the rifle with a scope and a 50rd drum. The rest of us might just need a few more minutes of daily exercise. I like Tennessee. I get to work with models … Continue reading →

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M1A Squad Scout with a nice optic.

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Oleg Volk

M1A Squad Scout with Nightforce 2.5-10x scope: short and handy for close quarters at 2.5x and enough reach at 10x for 600-700m tagging. Click for a wallpaper sized image.

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A dreaded assault pistol (by California law)

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Oleg Volk

This 1910 Bergmann, a 6-shot 9mm pistol, is ruled a banned assault weapon by California regulations. Semi-automatic with magazine outside the grip is evil incarnate in the eyes of their lawmakers. That’s a pretty crazy, but then what isn’t about … Continue reading →

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Device 06H

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Experimental German rifle made in 1944, the first of the roller-lock delayed blowback designes that eventually became CETME and HK .308s. This one is in 7.92×33. It’s crude, simple and works well. Recoil is minimal, with two distinct stages. Sights … Continue reading →

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Verifying zero.

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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After the raid.

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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Getting an upgrade.

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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SU16 available in 300Blackout chambering.

Posted on September 8, 2012 by Oleg Volk

300Blackout is very attractive for short range (which is where 99 point something percent of defensive uses happen). It throws twice the lead of the .223Rem at reasonable velocity (ballistics approximate 7.62×39 but bullet selection is better). While subsonics are … Continue reading →

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Dragon Leather is famous

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Dennis gets well-deserved  good TV coverage.

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A slim dagger.

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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Another Benchmade, this time fixed blade.

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Oleg Volk

From the same source as the folder.

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Benchmade axis lock folder

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Oleg Volk

One of several photos I took today for G4P. Knife photos are very different from gun photos in terms of lighting, even though they are made of similar materials. Predictably, my favorite photo was made with 90mm tilt/shift lens — … Continue reading →

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Where could I find replacement grips for a Nagant revolver?

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Oleg Volk

I need a set of grips, preferably wooden, for a 1944 Nagant revolver. If you have a set for sale or an idea where I could find them, please let me know. Update: found and ordered a set. Thanks to … Continue reading →

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Mystery gun muzzle.

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Guess what kind of firearms this is.

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Home invader repellent.

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Oleg Volk

If courts don’t stop no-knock home invasions, bullets and other means would have to. Given the extreme danger posed to lawful people by violent police invasions, it’s no wonder many households have moved from shotguns to rifles for defense. The … Continue reading →

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Good, quick, cheap — pick any two.

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Most .308 box magazines are relatively cheap, light, simple and hold 20 rounds. They work great for those who wear additional magazine pouches and have friends cover them during reloads. Drums are not cheap, weigh a little more and hold … Continue reading →

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“Beyond Lies the Wub”

Posted on September 2, 2012 by Oleg Volk

One of my favorite stories by Phillip K. Dick is now in the public domain: “Beyond Lies the Wub”.

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A models who is also a designer.

Posted on September 2, 2012 by Oleg Volk

April just put up a new poster made from one of my photos of her. I like it.

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Springfield M1A wallpapers

Posted on September 2, 2012 by Oleg Volk

M1A Scout Squad | Aimpoint Micro T1, Hunter | 50rd XS drum

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