Yearly Archives: 2013

One of my favorite people

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Oleg Volk
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Computer issues, revisited. Suggestions welcome.

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Oleg Volk

The entire computer was built in late June, with all new components. Symptoms: * Random crashes/reboots, typically at idle * Blue Screen STO Error 0x00000124 [fixed by disabling Aero and GPU overclocking, possibly aided by BIOS update] * Random hard freezes, … Continue reading →

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Two lessons from the biker attack on a family in NY

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Oleg Volk

We now learn that cops were among the bikers who attacked a traveling family in New York and took an active role in the beating. Two lessons jump out at me: 1. Given a choice, try to avoid jurisdictions like … Continue reading →

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New on AllOutdoor: Sight Options for Defensive Pistols

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Read it there…

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A-tacs camo works pretty well.

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Oleg Volk

This Tavor uses a Gear Head Works forend that holds any 1″ light or laser (a Primary Arms tactical light with tape switch in this instance). The suppressor looks big because it’s a YHM .308 can mounted on a .223 … Continue reading →

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Strange Networked Blogs messages.

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Just got a message asking to request blog ownership confirmation from friends. I recall that was done back when I first syndicated the blog, but why now? Any ideas?

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Iron sights for the win!

Posted on October 5, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Keltec SU16A is an excellent example of .223 “light rifle” with 18.5″ barrel and long sight radius. Tech Sight peep improves on factory with repeatable adjustments, sight radius extended to 18.75″ and two apertures for short/long range. With M855 (62gr) … Continue reading →

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A baker’s dozen of 45s.

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Metro Arms 3011 SSD Tactical

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PMR30 with Burris Fast Dot

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Oleg Volk

PMR30 is a very flat-shooting pistol. A red dot sight lets the user take advantage of the extended ballistic range with better accuracy.

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A very tight M1911

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Oleg Volk

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.

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Austin, TX and Orlando, FL roll call

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Oleg Volk

I will be going to Austin and Orlando later this year. If you are in or near those cities and would like to connect during my visit, please let me know.

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Alternate history bifurication point?

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Oleg Volk

With some minor but plausible changes on the Austrian side, could Prussia have lost the Sadowa battle in 1866? And, had they lost it, could it have ended their claim to preeminence among the German states, along with the ability … Continue reading →

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From empty hand to full in a second

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Ruger LC9 with Viridian Reactor R5 resided in a holster corset. Very quick and allows for discreet carry of fairly large pistols (up to G19 or 3.5″ M1911).

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Grafitti

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Oleg Volk

One of my photos showed up as a street drawing somewhere in Pennsylvania (?)

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Price comparisons

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Just an idle thought: from 1900 to 1933, US dollar was worth roughly a pennyweight (1/20 troy ounce or 1.556 gram) of gold. As of today, gold trades for just under $43/gram. A dollar today buys about 67 times less … Continue reading →

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Uzi loaded with tracers

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Wherever he is, John Galt probably prefers a weapon with more range. The Uzi, especially with the solid wooden stock, does work all right to about 100 meters. A little more forward lean would have been nice, but it worked … Continue reading →

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Just a portrait of a Dusseldorf man

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Inspired by my friend’s blog.

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A small but neat human.

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Oleg Volk

I seldom connect with very young kids. This one, my niece, has enough personality at age one to actually be interesting.

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The inexplicable ban on purely defensive guns

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Oleg Volk

The two derringers she’s holding are chambered in .22 Short. They through a 27-29gr bullets at about 700fps, enough for 6-8 inches of penetration in flesh. Due to the minimal sights, they can be aimed reliably only at a fairly … Continue reading →

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