Monthly Archives: July 2012

Smile!

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Oleg Volk

From an old shoot with Wolf Arms.

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The next best thing to a firearm.

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Oleg Volk

When traveling in Europe, I found that batons were too heavy and often regulated, while folding knives were entirely kosher in most jurisdictions.

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PF22 conversion kit

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Oleg Volk

I am a great fan of .22 conversion kits. With PF9, it makes sense — PF9-22 is cheaper to shoot, has less noise and recoil and turns a 14oz defensive pistol into an 11oz kit gun. All that for $199, … Continue reading →

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Summer-time carry solution

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Oleg Volk

(Don’t just throw a gun in your pocket. Use a good quality pocket holster, such as JS or Galco)

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Fun foto for FAL fans

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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New on CTD: On Reliability of Drum Magazines

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Oleg Volk

An overview of drums.

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Confirmation of effectiveness

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Just got a note forwarded to me by Keltec about this web banner: “Your ad performed the best.” And the opinion of the marketing firm: “The top performing 300×250 ad is (shown above). I think the guys like the girl … Continue reading →

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Opinions requested.

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Oleg Volk

I’ve had the good luck of working entirely with companies who pay promptly for work done. The sole exception was a client last year who requested and received a 30-day extension of payment before the contract was signed. The project … Continue reading →

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Accuracy testing plans

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Buckhorn open sights are fine for up-close snapshooting, but I am not very good with them. For precision shooting, I would prefer a scope and 1-4x is a nice short range option. At 1x, it can be used as a … Continue reading →

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Reloading ammunition: a good hobby when it’s 106 degrees outside

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Definition of a conundrum: having a great rifle and sufficient ammunition (courtesy of Federal and Hornady) but not being willing to roast or boil at an outdoor range. Indoor ranges are an option, but the extra noise isn’t to my … Continue reading →

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Cheek piece for rifle

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Oleg Volk

I need to find another stock/cheek piece rise like this OR find a stock that has that built in. Any suggestions on the brand and model?

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A street performer in Prague

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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New person on this earth

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Oleg Volk

I’ve not seen my friends in a year. Since then, they added a third member of the family. The kid is only five months old but already has a drinking habit. His aunt is just one of his enablers.

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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 →

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Happy independence from the United Kingdom day.

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Now that we’ve patted ourselves on the back for the deeds of long-gone ancestors, what are we going to do to gain independence from the imperial creatures closer to home?

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Pocket carry solution

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Oleg Volk

July 4 is the traditional occasion to show off BBQ guns. The rest of the summer, most people prefer to carry discreetly, and often that means wearing pocket pistols. A great variety of small revolvers and autoloaders, such as the … Continue reading →

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New on CTD: Incremental Improvements of SU16

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Oleg Volk

A look at the evolution of the oldest SU16 variant, the model A.

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Akdal MKA1919

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Oleg Volk

The manual of arms for the MKA1919 is half-way between AR15 and Sig556, a lot closer than that of other autoloading shotguns.

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Bad laws and impositions on freedom.

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Oleg Volk

I am not much of a legal expert, so my comments on the recent Supreme Court decision would be by analogy. US has had similar levels of idiocy before, in particular during WW2 and again during the 1970s. Remember “wage … Continue reading →

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