Monthly Archives: February 2011

Camcorder recommendations requested

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Oleg Volk

I am looking for an HD camcorder that writes to a memory card. My preliminary search shows several possible models in $1500-$3000 range. Main interest is finding something I can use handheld (or shoulder mounted) without shaking the unit every … Continue reading →

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Sideguard holsters everywhere

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Oleg Volk

A friend brought me his revolver and two holsters for photos. Since his J-frame fits a new IWB Sideguard I have here, I took it out of the case…and found a Sideguard pocket holster within. Here it is: Erik’s work … Continue reading →

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Collective punishment

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Bolsheviks and Nazis alike practiced collective punishment. The Reds would take hostages against “good behavior” of residents of a town and shoot them if any resistance was offered. Nazis would sometimes kill everyone in a town near which one of … Continue reading →

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Angst!

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Oleg Volk
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Garand receiver

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Oleg Volk
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Garand enbloc clip

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Oleg Volk
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For my Polish friends

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Oleg Volk

The rights of Lithuanians, Latvians, Estonbians, Czechs and Moldovans to go armed for self-protection are respected. The rights of Poles aren’t.

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Various Kel-tec P3AT holsters

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Adams’ pocket holster looks pretty good for having been worn for a year! Galco | Adams | Hornady | Keltec I will post more P3AT holster photos this weekend. I am beginning to suspect that holsters and women’s shoes have … Continue reading →

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Pink flamingo

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Oleg Volk
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Peltor 7 and 6S amplified muffs

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Oleg Volk

This January, I lent my amplified muffs to somebody among my friends for a range trip. Can’t recall who that was and I’d like to get the muffs back. Whoever has them, please let me know.

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Immigrant wildlife

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Oleg Volk
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The way everyone views the TSA…

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Oleg Volk

They rank below Sergeant Schultz and closer to rat feces with most people.

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“Tipping Point” by Frank Clarke is out in print

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Oleg Volk

I recommend Tipping Point — it’s a well-written, engaging and sometimes humorous “what if” political speculation.

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40 grains worth of smoke signal

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Oleg Volk

A five-foot tall woman with a 45Colt carbine can protect herself from most North American predators, whether two or four legged types. 300 grain bullet at 1600-1700fps is just above 50AE in energy and penetration. Should the ten round magazine … Continue reading →

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Danica smiles

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Oleg Volk
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This blog is supported by…

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Oleg Volk

…the same ISP that supports Gun Rights Media and Armed Polite Society forums, A Human Right and my photo gallery: Geovario. I recommend them highly, both for the quality of service and for their strong support of RKBA.

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On a recent photo shoot

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Photo by C Scott Bragg

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Good quality, inexpensive pocket holster for J-frame or Charter .38

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Met Luke Adams at SHOT show and was very impressed by the quality of his leather work. He makes holsters to order and they are a steal at the prices he charges. His designs are sensible and extremely durable — … Continue reading →

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Guy de Maupassant

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Oleg Volk

I have a nice 1920s edition of his short stories. The man was as much a cynic as Twain but more morbid than funny. The cultural references are quite dated but most of the attitudes aren’t.

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New carry book on the way

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Oleg Volk

I supplied the cover design and most over the inside illustrations.

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