Author Archives: Oleg Volk

One of my models with her carry pistol

Full-size 9mm STI with which she also competes. BTW, she’s looking for a job or freelance work either in Mesa, AZ area or by remote.  In her own words: Business analysis is my primary job, I’ve had a focus on … Continue reading

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The main reason I like M&P pistols

They fit hands large and small. Steve Fisher of Sentinel Concepts. His hand is just a little bigger than that of the learner Sophie. Both were able to use the same M&P pistol during the class. Note, the photo below … Continue reading

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Rallying the household

Experimenting with graphical treatments of photographs.

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The master of the household

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Traditional American response to unbidden guests

And don’t forget the extra ammunition!

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Carrying a pistol with armor and load-bearing vest: new on AllOutdoor

Fury Carry Solutions

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Country, not serf

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Blue headscarf

Синий платочек 🙂

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This is not a scarf

It’s not a pipe, either.

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Published in Serbia

Several of my M249 photos just got published in Kalibar.

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Old friend suddenly turns up

This week, I was contacted by a friend who has been out of touch for almost eight years. That prompted me to edit some old photos of her.

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Lexington, KY roll call

A friend from Utah will be in Lexington Monday February 22 to visit a prospective college. Would anybody like to play host for a day for her?

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ASJ Cover Article: The Mighty Mite

All about Alexis.

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Weight is a relative concept

I am playing with new plates in an old carrier. Trying to decide between it, older Dyneema plates backed with soft armor and just going with pistol/buckshot-rated vest. Thoughts?

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Three feet and five inches.

Swords have been around since 1600BCE. Pistols, including revolvers, since the early 1500s. Government efforts to restrict their use to the “right people” go back about as far. The “right people” are typically the members of the party in power. … Continue reading

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A well groomed lady

Hair by Alex Pelerossi, makeup by Sarah Potts, furs by unknown mammals.

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History of industrial explosives

Reading about Nobel, it seemed that dynamite and gelignite were mostly supplanted in engineering uses by ANFO, described as “safer in use and also more powerful”. I was under the impression that nitrate-based explosives were rather weak for the volume and were employed … Continue reading

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The Treetop Experimentation

Amie’s new book is now available: The Treetops Experimentation: A Laws of Magic Short Story.

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New edits of old photos

Found some pictures from 2008 to edit for the friends shown in them.

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Hot or cold?

I am looking for recommendations on a thermometer, mainly for checking rifle barrel temperature. Suggestions for something reasonably accurate (+/- 5*F)

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