Third Annual Indie Author Labor Day Sale

Posted on September 4, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Get your new book fix here! Several authors are putting up quite a few items on special. One of the covers was designed by me, another uses a photo I took.

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“Gods Defense” ranks again on Amazon!

Posted on September 4, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Read Gods Defense and the prequel, Shifting Ice.

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Three eyes instead of two.

Posted on September 4, 2016 by Oleg Volk

I am trying to visualize a flying species with three eyes instead of two. My guess is that it would improve altitude perception as well as depth. Does anyone know of research of theoretical functionality of three eyes?

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“Shifting Ice”, a prequel to “Gods Defense” is now public.

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Amie Gibbons has a new novella out, a tale of a feline shape-shifter. As usual, a bit of gunplay and libertarian mindset are in evidence, along with sexy, smart-ass characters and a well thought out world with just a bit of supernatural for good measure.

If you already know Amie’s books, please post reviews of your favorites. That helps the author visibility in searches and, in turn, motivates her to write more.

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MPD blog updated

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Oleg Volk

I see new images on My Plausible Deniability.

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Firearms Training in Nashville: highly recommended!

Posted on August 25, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Tatiana Whitlock, one of the best self-defense instructors I know, is coming to Nashville mid-September! She will be offering several courses.

Carry with Confidence (pistol)

Basic Carbine

Tatiana is an absolutely amazing instructor, both supportive and good at guiding the learners to success. If you are able to attend, do not miss these courses!

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Protect hearing without overheating your head: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on August 24, 2016 by Oleg Volk

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GunSport Pro electronic ear plugs.

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Handheld .50 caliber

Posted on August 23, 2016 by Oleg Volk

It carries well, shoots accurately and softly. For daily practice, it  accepts a .45ACP barrel and recoil spring. Guncrafter Industries #4 is the most impressive 1911 I’ve got to shoot yet.

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Quality is in the details.

Posted on August 22, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Cheap sling that glows in infrared spectrum.

During a photo shoot, I snapped a few infrared images and noticed that one of the slings brought by a friend doesn’t look camouflaged anymore. It looks bright white. Through an night vision device, it would actually glow like a PT belt. That’s kind of visibility can be very bad for the person using it in case of a firefight.

Quality sling retains camouflage pattern in IR part of the spectrum.

I compared it to a better sling and found that it retained the same camo pattern through NVG. I have seen some Czechoslovak camo actually showing a different, also effective pattern in IR as a deliberate part of the design. So that’s one answer to what “better” gear does: it performs against observation by better equipped foes. The SOC sling is also wider, more supportive, and its hardware is much quieter.

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The color-coordinated rifleman

Posted on August 18, 2016 by Oleg Volk

GWACS lower, Hahn rear sight, Troy magazine, Strike Ind. forend, Kaw Valley Precision linear comp, Pro Ears muffs, Rudy Project glasses. Can’t even begin to guess who made that upper…

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Tear gas won’t make her cry.

Posted on August 18, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Are gas masks sufficient protection against CS, or would other mucous membranes have to be protected as well?

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Darkness, my old friend…

Posted on August 16, 2016 by Oleg Volk

RDB-C bullpup in 6.5mm Grendel with 3x Bering Optics scope and a quick-detachable night vision device.  Infrared illuminator is off to the right. PMR30 on the side for close-range backup. Spare mags ride over AR50o steel plates. The smiley gunner is Lacey Caroline.

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Savage 220Y rifled shotgun: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on August 16, 2016 by Oleg Volk

A more compact deer-slaying option.

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Cheers!

Posted on August 15, 2016 by Oleg Volk

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“Federal law prohibits….”

Posted on August 14, 2016 by Oleg Volk

For all the jackboot lickers who insist that laws are morality and must be followed, I submit this exhibit:

The same exhibit illustrates just how common ingredients for weapons are. Humans have been making serviceable weapons since before Paleolith, and that knowledge isn’t going away short of extinction of the species and wipeout of all records.

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Expanding Slugs: new on American Shooting Journal

Posted on August 14, 2016 by Oleg Volk

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Defensive loads for 12ga.

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Manual focusing with Canon 5DS R camera?

Posted on August 13, 2016 by Oleg Volk

I am looking at getting a 135/2 lens for use with the Canon, but it has a finder screen optimized for lenses no faster than 2.8. With the older 5Dmk2, I could get a higher contrast focusing screen for use with fast lenses. 5Dmk3 omitted that option, and 5DS R seems to lack it as well.

My options seem to be live view with a magnifier (clumsy) or just using the Sony A7R. I am not at all sure that Canon AF (or electronic focus confirmation with manual focus) is accurate enough for focusing a 135/2 lens wide open consistently. Does anyone have experience either way?

Based on a recent test, Samyang 135/2 seems to provide sharper, cleaner images with less stray color in out of focus areas. How realistic is that comparison?

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Who in Nashville could lend me a Makarov (PM)?

Posted on August 12, 2016 by Oleg Volk

I have a Polish P64 for a review, and would like to compare it to a Makarov…but I let mine go back in 2000. Could anyone lend me a Mak for photos or just join me for a range trip? Ammo and range are on me.

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South East Asia meets Asia Minor

Posted on August 12, 2016 by Oleg Volk

12ga side-by-side, the Vice Presidential choice, and a 13-shot .380, both imported from Turkey by Zenith. Full reviews coming soon.

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Fury Carry Solution: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Kydex for the unusual.

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