Two new articles on AllOutdoor

Posted on October 23, 2017 by Oleg Volk

One tax stamp rifle that’s really short.

Is the 12 Gauge the New 410?

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RDB-S prototype

Posted on October 23, 2017 by Oleg Volk

16″ barrel, 26.1″ overall length with the stock extended — same length as M4 carbine collapsed, and with the same iron sight radius. Good trigger, not much felt recoil, weight 5.7lbs.The current version achieving 1.5MOA with 69gr match or 2MOA with 55gr and 62gr hunting loads is considered not good enough by the designer, so the production barrel will be better.  Bottom ejection, most controls ambidextrous, charging handle quick-swappable from side to side. For reference, the model is 5 feet tall. Availability expected Q1 of 2018.

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MTR Holsters

Posted on October 23, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Last month, I posted about a couple of their designs. More recently, I had a chance to look at newer examples.

Will have photos of their Bond Bullpup (formerly XR9-S) holsters soon.

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Rice Paddy Squat firing position

Posted on October 23, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Advantages:

  • Stable
  • Keep the shooter out of the mud
  • Easy to assume and to break he position

Disadvantage: requires the ability to squat flat footed. In the absence of nearby dividers or roof, low cut shirt isn’t a brass magnet. Indoors, that would change.

The gun is a Troy SOCC carbine with a Leupold LCO red dot.

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Big 3 East portrait series

Posted on October 21, 2017 by Oleg Volk

One of several portraits made during Big 3 East trade show, of a representative from Tactical RX. The company makes shot-resistant glasses (plain or with corrective lenses) that can stop steel shot at ten feet. This girl can shoot, too.

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Flint River Armory CSA45 mark 2 is coming soon

Posted on October 21, 2017 by Oleg Volk

While at World Rimfire Challenge in Alabama, I met with the new lead designer from FRA and returned the CSA45 I had. The original, while very promising, under-delivered on accuracy. He promised a revised version and I expected to see something minimally different. Not so!

The new version of CSA45 exceeded my expectations:

  • Uses Glock magazines rather than proprietary mags, which also makes loading much easier.
  • Much lighter and better balanced.
  • Uses standard AR15 buttstocks.
  • Has a much superior longer rail with plenty of slots.
  • Has much stronger ejector.

The design will evolve a little more, in part to reflect my input, but it looks like a serious competitor to MPX (albeit in 45ACP rather than 9mm) and far superior than UMP. Hopefully, the new barrels would provide good accuracy. We should know for sure in a month.

A friendly ammunition maker may be offering a new load for it, 185gr with an all-copper expanding bullet loaded with slower powders to maximize velocity from the 16 inch barrel. 1400fps is the expected velocity and, like all offerings from that makers, it should have excellent accuracy.

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LAR9 carbine: new in OnTarget

Posted on October 17, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Rock River Arms LAR-9

(My photos, review by Massad Ayoob)

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Incentive to help out Erin Palette

Posted on October 11, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Anyone donating over $125 to help with Erin’s medical expenses after a mauling by dog, would receive a large photo print of their choice from me. You can pick images from my gallery and I will have the largest print practical from the original file drop-shipped to you.

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Help a victim of dog mauling.

Posted on October 11, 2017 by Oleg Volk

My friend Erin Palette had her face chewed up by a dog this morning. The damage got partly fixed, more will have to be done to repair functional and cosmetic damage to the face. For reference, a very small cut to one of my fingers cost over $3K in medical procedures and therapy. Her injuries are rather more extensive.

I am fortunate in that no pieces were missing. The plastic surgeon said it was a “good approximation” and that’s apparently a good outcome. I required over 50 stitches. I have no idea if I will suffer scarring or loss of function. Right now I look like a zombie victim from The Walking Dead. I can only partially open my mouth and talking is difficult as half my lips are literally stitched together.

If you’d like to help out, the fundraising is here. If you can’t help with funds, at least spread the word please.

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ETS Speedloaders: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on October 10, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Glock speedloader, others.

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Boberg XR9-S is gone. Long live Bond Bullpup.

Posted on October 1, 2017 by Oleg Volk

The difference between the two is entirely in favor of the newer iteration:

  1. Coated locking block and barrel make grease unnecessary.
  2. Wooden grips are nicer than the old plastic ones.
  3. List price is lower ($977 vs. $1100+ for the Boberg pistol)

Looks like a win to me. Fully supported barrel that’s long for the slide, great accuracy, smooth trigger and very mild recoil, thanks to the rotary breech. And 7+1 capacity in a 6+1 grip size. 

It does require properly crimped ammunition. Fortunately, pretty much all defensive ammo and about half of the practice ball are crimped. Think of that as buying high octane gas for a race car.

 

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Fundraiser for a friend

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Oleg Volk

My neighbor Dustin is fighting a bitter custody battle against his ex-wife. He’s a good man, and a great father, trying to get his children out of an unsafe environment. The kids are everything to him. So I am helping and hope that my friends can help him too.

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Post-ap done with more realism?

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Oleg Volk

The only obviously missing aspect is some backpack for carrying useful sundries.

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The whites of their eyes

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Oleg Volk

6-30x FFP scope

(Now without a typo)

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Desktop wallpapers

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Century Arms C39V2 with Accupoint 1-4x on a TWS railed cover, and Hailey Ordnance .30 Praetor suppressor.

Kel-tec RFB 24″ with Vortex 4-16x scope, Viridian C5L laser, and Hailey Ordnance .30 Praetor suppressor. Supported on a lightweight Tango Down ACB4 bipod.

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My article in Blue Press

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Oleg Volk

My article about reloading pistol caliber cartridges is out in Dillon Blue Press October issue, on page 62. For best layout, download the file and view it in “facing pages” mode.

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A good question.

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Oleg Volk

And the answers vary from “criminal intentions” to “treason”. Or well-meaning stupidity of such magnitude as to preclude a successful election campaign…so very unlikely.

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Full Sabrina

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Oleg Volk

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Girls and Boys

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Oleg Volk

 

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Then and now

Posted on September 19, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Awesome people.

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