Monthly Archives: June 2015

Honor Harrington’s dad?

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Meet David Weber.

Posted in book, interesting people | Tagged , , | 4 Comments

CTMR carbine: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Oleg Volk

A heavy-duty entry in the 7.62×39 corner.

Posted in rifle, weapon | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Running Sony A7R from a cell phone or a tablet

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Where could I find a guide on setting up remote control of that camera? The manual supplied with it isn’t very clear.

Posted in advice requested, camera and lens | 1 Comment

Bringing the Point of Balance Back: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Competition Rifles: Bringing the Point of Balance Back

Posted in interesting people, rifle, training, weapon | Tagged , | 1 Comment

Where pugs come from

Posted on June 20, 2015 by Oleg Volk
Posted in beast, humor | Tagged , | 1 Comment

Books with my photos

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Just saw a review of Legally Armed, a book for which I did quite a few photos. On the same page, was a link to another book, Florida Firearms – Law, Use & Ownership, with my photo on the cover.

Posted in book, self-defense | 2 Comments

Chiappa 1873-22 article is up on American Shooting Journal

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Oleg Volk

The Short And Long Of It All

Posted in pistol | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Chiappa 1873-22 article is up on American Shooting Journal

Maddie gets her guns

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Maddie is Cheyenne’s younger sister. At 11, she’s already a competitive shooter.

Posted in pistol, rifle, training | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Two de-facto standards in competition rimfire shooting

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Volquartsen pistols and rifles and C-More sights. Competently handled by Cheyenne Dalton.  

Posted in pistol, rifle, training | Tagged , , , | 6 Comments

XDM 45ACP longslide

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Oleg Volk
Posted in interesting people, pistol | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

Movies to avoid

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Suite Française (2014) — starts with an interesting premise but goes nowhere with it. The characters range from inconsistent to cartoony to unrealistic. It has all the elements of good film without actually turning into a satisfying, coherent whole. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Movies to avoid

Nighthawk Custom T4: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Oleg Volk

A particularly refined compact 9mm 1911

Posted in pistol, weapon | Tagged , | 2 Comments

Good use for a laser

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Since pocket pistols usually have abbreviated sights, I find lasers very helpful for accurate shooting. Older shooters whose eyes can’t see the sights up close benefit even more.

Posted in light/laser, pistol | Tagged | Comments Off on Good use for a laser

Acro Yoga

Posted on June 13, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Four very impressive people. Organized by Bryan Flanders. The location is Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City. It’s the only state government building I have encountered so far that doesn’t project government hostility at the visitor, and it is … Continue reading →

Posted in interesting people, training | Tagged , , , | 3 Comments

Technological accomplishments

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Which countries had the capability for production of modern cannon in 1850, 1875, 1900? Currently, which countries produce modern cars (something no more primitive than a 1990 Toyota)? Computers?

Posted in advice requested | 5 Comments

Subtitles for the German portion of Suite Française (2014)

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Does anyone know where to find translation for the German-language portion of the film? I found subtitles but they omit everything said in German.

Posted in advice requested | Tagged , | Comments Off on Subtitles for the German portion of Suite Française (2014)

Getting your money’s worth, positive or negative.

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Most of the time, I deal with responsible and competent people. However, I have encountered two exceptions who stood out in ways I find annoying. Exhibit 1: got a small loan from me over 2 1/2 years ago. She had some … Continue reading →

Posted in advice requested | 18 Comments

Just Looking

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Oleg Volk

A Lucky Gunner employee practicing sitting position in the best traditions of Appleseed.  

Posted in rifle, sound suppressor, training | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Blast!

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Oleg Volk

A lucky picture capturing shotgun blast in hot, humid weather. Taken at ORSA Skeet and Trap Club during a shoot with Lucky Gunner crew.  

Posted in shotgun | 2 Comments

In the ideal world

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Oleg Volk

My friend Boris Karpa is fond of Tim Moen’s campaign slogan: “I want gay people to be able to protect their marijuana plants with guns.” I don’t think he is thinking far enough into the bright future. If pot was legal, … Continue reading →

Posted in civil rights | Tagged , | 5 Comments