Author Archives: Oleg Volk

An Act of Self-Defense, the book

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Oleg Volk

I just read it and recommend it to others: An Act of Self-Defense by Erne Lewis. The book describes a possible future along the lines of “Unintended Consequences” but with somewhat greater realism. The writing quality is decent, the plot … Continue reading →

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Apathy towards the TSA

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Joe’s article explains why most people aren’t even bothering to curse at the TSA creatures.

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Not sure who made this knife

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Looks pretty neat though.

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Less pink, same bang

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Oleg Volk

STI Elektra with burlwood grips by Kevin Manley. These grips are half the usual thickness, yielding a very slim grip.

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Running faster, blogging less

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Oleg Volk

This week has been split between studio product and editorial photography. I also managed a gym trip every day since Sunday. The work-outs are paying off: today was my best time on the elliptical — a mile in 8:27 with … Continue reading →

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Who is coming to Defcon this year?

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Oleg Volk

I am considering going, what do I need to know about the event to get the most out of it?

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Why Malthus was wrong

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Within a couple of decades, this monster was replaced by a palm-size device of greater capability and far lower cost. A few years later, calculators fit in wrist watches. Now they are included as software in just about every communication … Continue reading →

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Another one of Lucky Gunner employees

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Oleg Volk

From the Memorial Day shoot in Knoxville with Lucky Gunner.

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Dmitri aka FPSRussia

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Oleg Volk

This guy makes whimsical and humorous firearm videos with a mix of common and exotic small arms, from a common Mossberg 500 to Ultramax 100 LMG to mortars.

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Violent Luddites

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Anti-gun activists have much in common with the original Luddites. They blame new technologies and users of those technologies for their own plight, and aren’t above using violence to achieve their goals. Luddites did their own killing, whereas “anti-gunners” — … Continue reading →

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GRSC 1-4x scope on a Bushmaster ACR

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Oleg Volk

GRSC scope has a clever rangefinding/BDC reticle. Shown with Bobro QD mount.

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Summer days by the water

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Oleg Volk
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Podcast appearance

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Listen if you like to hear my interview about model photography.

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“Teen rifle” by Doublestar

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Standard A2 AR15 is much too long and heavy for many new shooters, especially teenagers and smaller-statured women. The wonderful modularity of AR rifles means all these problems can be addressed. I had this rifle built specifically for training newbies. … Continue reading →

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Back in the USSR…it sure feels that way lately

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Our grandparents once defeated the real Nazis. These days, they are submitting to groping by the wannabes. American parents would never hand their kids over to child molesters…unless those molesters wear blue uniforms. Those who value the Constitutional right to … Continue reading →

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Another way to set up Keltec RFB

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Oleg Volk

1-4x illuminated scope gives the option of shooting with both eyes open at 1x and more deliberate, precise fire at 2-2.5x. I prefer to use 4x only when firing from supported positions. Given the scarce rail space left on the … Continue reading →

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Drums that work

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Oleg Volk

With rimmed cartridges, drum magazines work very well. Each round has a spot of its own and they only commingle in the feed column. With PPS50, the stack is barely a couple of rounds tall. Puma metal drums tend to … Continue reading →

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Won’t need Nazi uniforms for photo shoots anymore.

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Oleg Volk

With TSA becoming a swear-word in itself, I no longer have to make allusions to the recognized evil of last century. The new, shiny, jackbooted evil of today has arrived all over the united states. Their bold strides into everybody’s … Continue reading →

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Product photos: Tac-Loc holsters for XD pistols withViridian C5L

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Oleg Volk

The same holster is shown in both photos, but scaled larger in the bottom image.

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Left-hand kids’ rifle

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Learning to shoot is tough enough. Learning with a rifle meant for the wrong hand is harder. Fortunately, falling block, lever and certain bolt actions are leftie-friendly. This one even ejects to the left. Crickett

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