Author Archives: Oleg Volk

Substance and style

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Oleg Volk

I think the appeal of lever actions is similar to the appeal of Steampunk and Victorian/Edwardian styles — functional enough to be useful, and intricate enough to be interesting. This one is a Henry carbine with really nice wood and … Continue reading →

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He’ll be back.

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Makeup by Tirzah. Converted Saiga with Tech Sights — even a Terminator likes the long sight radius.

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Color-matched weapons

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Oleg Volk

It seems to me that companies making pink guns for adults are missing the larger point. Sure, some women who buy guns are also into pink accessories. But many more are after color-matched weapons and that could mean black, tan, … Continue reading →

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Zombies, young and old

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Oleg Volk

It’s never too late to turn into a zombie…or too early. Certain public schools may have this condition as their end goal.

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Arbitrary government mandates are arbitrary.

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Do you know how much water each toilet used per flush before 1994? Just enough to make them function reliably. Toilet, like other appliances, were designed by people who understand how such things work. Since 1994, US toilets were restricted … Continue reading →

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Out of buckshot, pushing on!

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Oleg Volk

“Кончится картечь, не пропадём…” Winchester 1897(12ga), Savage 1915(32ACP). Background photo from http://www.wallchan.com/wallpaper/2447/

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Imitation katana

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Oleg Volk
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Are small guns like cell phone cameras?

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Oleg Volk

In the sense that everyone disparages them and everyone uses them. New post at CTD.

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Heterochromia

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Oleg Volk

The carbine is a Teppo Jutsu .338Spectre designed for suppressed use with a standard 9mm can. Patches are from Milspec Monkey.

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Saiga

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Суровая Снегурочка. 7.62×39 Saiga with Tech Sights.

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Teach your children.

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Oleg Volk
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A good question.

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Oleg Volk

This question has more relevance for cities and suburbs, especially given the occasional social disruptions like the NOLA and London riots. Unlike shotguns, rifles can reach out and touch a looter with an incendiary device in hand without the defender … Continue reading →

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New on CTD blog: Durable Stocking Stuffers

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Oleg Volk

aka “magazines“.

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Having a great time in Minnesota

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Oleg Volk

(Photo by Tatyana Volk) Today, I went to see two shows at the Minneapolis Art Institute, Edo Pop (Japanese prints and animation) and Bonjour Japon (European posters inspired by Japan). Both shows were quite interesting, I’d like to go back … Continue reading →

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TSA and the eventual regional breakup

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Oleg Volk

I wonder if the depredations of TSA reduce cross-regional cooperation in favor of more local, driving-distance business ties…and if that shift would eventually contribute to entire regions becoming de facto independent.

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Baby .25ACP — jewelry that also shoots

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Oleg Volk

PSA .25 Baby, Renaissance FB, similar to this model. They make about twenty versions from plain to highly decorated.

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Revolver

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Oleg Volk

M361

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Hi, there!

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Oleg Volk
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New on CTD: Are our Guns Ready for Winter?

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Read my post about defensive guns in cold weather.

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The loudest girl on this beach

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Thompson carbine with 50 and 100 round drums.

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