I like the grip texture — subtle but conducive to retention on recoil. The pistol itself is made to rather close clearances and feels very tight. Original-style guide rod, crisp trigger. Made by Metro Arms.

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Armed reader

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Oleg Volk

She’s reading “Knowing Guns” (written by Stu Chisholm and illustrated by me). The pistol is a Metro Arms American Classic II in a Vega holster.

Posted in book, interesting people, pistol | Tagged 45ACP, M1911, woman | 8 Comments

One gun, two cylinders.

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Ted Nugent branded .45Colt — 260gr at 800fps. Nice short-range hunting round. The revolver is a Ruger Blackhawk with pewter grips If .45Colt is unavailable, a mild 200gr plated plinking load in 45ACP is an option. Or any other round … Continue reading →

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Smoking hot

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Oleg Volk

1928 Auto Ordnance Thompson.

Posted in self-defense, weapon | Tagged 45ACP, submachine, woman | 6 Comments

“You and what army?”

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Posted in interesting people, pistol, self-defense, weapon | Tagged 45ACP, black, Danica, dress, M1911, woman | 4 Comments

Multi-caliber

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Oleg Volk

For the upcoming article in Concealed Carry magazine about .22 adapters and rimfire clones of centerfire guns. This Iver Johnson set has .22 for practice, 9mm for competitions and 45ACP for carry.

Posted in ammunition, pistol | Tagged 22LR, 45ACP, 9x19, M1911 | 11 Comments

Colt Commander

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Posted in ammunition, pistol | Tagged 1911, 45ACP | 6 Comments

Is That a Gun in Your Pocket?

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Being able to go from very casual to extremely purposeful in a second can be a tactical advantage.

Posted in holster, light/laser, pistol, self-defense, weapon | Tagged 45ACP, M1911, pants, Viridian, X5L | 9 Comments

A modern amazon.

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Oleg Volk

The bow is for deer, a tasty doe or a wide-racked hart The pistol for evil creatures not so dear to her heart (with apologies to those who actually write good verses)

Posted in hunting, interesting people, pistol | Tagged 45ACP, bow, compound, M1911, woman | 8 Comments

Good weather makes range time that much better.

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Rimfire STG44. Cutts compensator doing its job well. Mike, obviously compensating for something. (Photo by Mike Branson) Full report on Savage mkII-SR, JRC 9mm, STG44, Henry .22 and others coming a little later.

Posted in interesting people, pistol, rifle | Tagged 22LR, 45ACP, Enfield, fun, range, revolver, semi-auto, STG44, Thiompson | 8 Comments

Getting ready for a big weekend.

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Oleg Volk

I am planning two range days this weekend. Mostly shooting 22s, but a few larger guns are coming along. That means loading up magazines, too. How many rounds is that? Two full boxes, kindly provided by Lucky Gunner. The original … Continue reading →

Posted in ammunition, rifle, weapon | Tagged 45ACP, Auto Ordnance, THompson | 4 Comments

The best 1927 Thompson movie scene

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Miller’s Crossing has one of the best choreographed Thompson submachine gun scenes. I just have still photos of the 1927-A1 semi-auto carbine with a 100-round “pizza platter” drum. “Flash mob coming, you say? I should have enough for everybody.”

Posted in interesting people, rifle, self-defense | Tagged 45ACP, carbine, semi-auto, THompson | 7 Comments

And speaking of BBQ guns: Nighthawk Heinie

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Nighthawk Heinie .45 — curiously, it doesn’t seem to be a cataloged model. Grips are this gun’s one departure from decorative: they are designed for use with shooting gloves. For carry or showing off, smoother grips would make sense. Crimson … Continue reading →

Posted in holster, pistol | Tagged 1911, 45ACP, blued | 9 Comments

Pleasant surprises at the range.

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Oleg Volk

When I go to a range, I usually fire off the magazine in my carry pistol to replace the old ammunition with fresh. With the 1911, I am always surprised when my target gets illuminated with a red dot. I … Continue reading →

Posted in ammunition | Tagged 45ACP, 9x19, tracer | 11 Comments

Another Kandros Custom pistol

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Made by Chad Kandros.

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“Paratrooper” M1 carbine

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Got my hands on an Auto Ordnance M1 carbines in folding and standard configurations. I prefer the two-aperture flip sight because it doesn’t jump settings on recoil like the M2 ladder sight. I also like the wood better than the … Continue reading →

Posted in ammunition, holster, pistol, rifle, weapon | Tagged 45ACP, Auto Ordnance, Dragon Leather, M1 carbine, M1911, woman | 15 Comments

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