MM10X rifle: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Oleg Volk

An early look at the next best thing in 7.62×39

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Roni and Mic-Roni pistol adapters: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Extending the range of handgun the Israeli way.

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Alternative history

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Looking at alt.history genre, I wonder if anyone has ever done the 1973 Arab-Israeli War as the bifurcation point. It is plausible that Israel would have gone down fighting, as the reserves of territory were quite thin at one point. Slightly more energetic Soviet aid to the Arab allies ahead of the US air lift of supplies might have pushed them over. Presuming that Israel failed to use nukes at that point, how would the Middle East look under Arab hegemony?

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No Deus ex machina in “The Gods Defense”

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Oleg Volk

My girlfriend Amie Gibbons has been writing for many years. In the past six months, she published a number of short stories and collections, paving the way for her first novel. I read that book first as a novella, then again as a full length story.

The story is in the urban fantasy genre, which simply means “our world with minimal distinctions, such as limited magic.” Such worlds are the staple of storytelling for authors like Lawrence Watt-Evans because they allow almost instant recognition of the environment. For my taste, that’s rather more fun than having to learn fifty elvish and gnomish names before the story can commence. Magic has to be consistent with physics, and there’s little room for the annoying arbitrary details.

In Amie’s newest book, the familiar Greek pantheon meets the US legal system in a rather unpredictable manner. Mysteries of purpose and motivation abound, to be mostly resolved by the book’s end, with just a little left unclear for the second part. Plenty of humor to lubricate the narration, and more than a few wry commentary on the state of the current union.

I recommend.

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Thousand yard shooter.

Posted on March 29, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Missy Gilliland, a long-range badass, with her new 6mm rifle.

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A short but satisfying range trip

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Full magazine at ten yards (185gr copper HP).

Earlier today, I ventured out to put a few rounds through a Guncrafter Industries Model No.4 — a .50GI longslide. The full review is slated for publication in American Shooting Journal. In sum: it’s pretty nice luxury to have. Combined with the mild Spring weather — pure enjoyment.

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A Magazine Alternative for the GSG AK47-22: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Oleg Volk

A 30-rounder that works well.

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Camouflage Patterns on Guns: to Hide or to Flaunt? New on AllOutdoor

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Various uses of camouflage patterns.

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Rock found. Looking for Goliath.

Posted on March 20, 2016 by Oleg Volk

At ten months of age, my friends’ son is already contemplating ballistic trajectories for rocks. Professor De La Paz approves.

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Evie Jones and the Rocky Roulette: new from Amie Gibbons

Posted on March 20, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Evie Jones and the Rocky Roulette is Amie’s newest novella about the witchy amateur detective. Under the guise of urban fantasy is a political commentary with a bit of humor and a dash of romance.

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Max Cavitator ammunition: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on March 19, 2016 by Oleg Volk

New Load from OATH Ammunition, developed with my participation.

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Why won’t Photoshop update or Creative Cloud run?

Posted on March 13, 2016 by Oleg Volk

I have CC2014 on my laptop running Windows 7 and a subscription to Photoshop CC. Trying to either get updates or to run Creative Cloud app produces no result at all. Neither launches, and no error messages come up. Any suggestions on getting my laptop up to date with Photoshop CC?

Thanks!

 

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Tryce Welch, a hero, passes

Posted on March 12, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Tryce was a hero to many, starting with his granddaughter Alexis. He was her PaPa, the role model, the first and foremost supporter and the best friend. He had hoped to make it another ten years to see Alexis into adulthood, but that didn’t happen. Instead, he died taking her to training. True to her upbringing, Alexis was able to take control of the truck after the first collision and bring it to a safe stop.

Now we, her friends and fans, are trying to figure out what can be done to fill Tryce’s formidable shoes. While plans for fostering Alexis are being considered, we are raising funds to help with funeral and medical expenses. If you can, please help. Even if you can’t help with money, please promote this fundraiser.

That day arrived much too soon…

Tryce will be missed by his many friends, and even much more by his family. Alexis shaken but resolute, and we are confident that she will persevere with the help of the RKBA community.

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A good read at a nice discount

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Oleg Volk

My girlfriend Amie has a Leap year sale on one of her books, Evie Jones and the Shadow of Chaos. Something for everyone in it: romance, witch politics, possessed active shooter and more. Reader comments about other books in that series:

  • “I love the Evie Jones series, it’s a great unusual read!”
  • “This was a fun read. I was drawn in by the characters, especially Evie with her quirks and spunky attitude.”
  • “Evie is fun, smart, and hot stuff with a spell!”
  • “Fun and engaging heroine.”

Give it a try! The book is less than a buck tonight.

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Ithaca M37 Riot Shotgun Rides Again: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on February 28, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Ithaca brings the charismatic classic back

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Beretta Centurion and red dress

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Some of my firearms industry partners are more flamboyant than others. This lady co-owns a custom rifle company. Her husband did the cerakote work on the pistol.

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Psychic Seeks: a new novella by Amie Gibbons

Posted on February 21, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Read it now.

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Brigand Arms Carbon Fiber “Fishnet” Forends: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Oleg Volk

It’s been awhile since I got this enthusiastic about something, especially a rifle forend.

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Comment moderation — many just approved

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Oleg Volk

For some reason, WordPress stopped sending me notifications of moderated comments a week or more ago. I just approved about 50.

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One of my models with her carry pistol

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Full-size 9mm STI with which she also competes. BTW, she’s looking for a job or freelance work either in Mesa, AZ area or by remote.  In her own words:

Business analysis is my primary job, I’ve had a focus on turning around unprofitable divisions before. My last major position was running operations, which business analysis experience helps with greatly.

I also know prototype worthy mechanical design, I’m rather skilled at visual design, and have expertise level working knowledge in the automotive field and firearms. My background in both physical and information security makes me a perfect fit for either side of security related fields, and segues well into firearms as well as related items.

Let me know if you want a copy of her resume. She’s a brilliant, reliable person.

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