Author Archives: Oleg Volk

XDM 45ACP longslide

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Oleg Volk
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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 →

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Nighthawk Custom T4: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Oleg Volk

A particularly refined compact 9mm 1911

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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.

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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 →

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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?

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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.

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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 →

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Just Looking

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Oleg Volk

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

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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.  

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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 →

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Using Optics for Training New Shooters: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Going counter to conventional wisdom.

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Forbidden fruit and other visual musings

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Oleg Volk
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Bad nightmares about good things

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Last night’s dream was amusing enough, in retrospect, to be written up. I was going through an airport with my parents and a couple of friends who visited from Germany. My parents went ahead, I hanged back with the tourists. … Continue reading →

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Cimarron .38 Navy Colt: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Oleg Volk

An 1870s design updated for practical use

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A smart guy did the math

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Weeks after I asked the ballistic math questions, I got this email: Was intrigued by your trig problem. Herewith my answers: 1) take distance and bearings at regular intervals, say 20 seconds apart.  (take bearing and ten seconds later take … Continue reading →

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Girl with a scar

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Oleg Volk

SCAR16S with 4x ACOG 

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Collectible 1903 Springfield rimfire trainer for sale

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Oleg Volk

The friend who lend me the rifle for photos (1 | 2 | 3) would like to sell it. Asking $1400. You can contact him through me. The rifle is in Nashville, TN.

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Credit where it’s due

Posted on June 3, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Minnesota’s recent legalization of sound suppressors is mainly GOCRA‘s achievement. Please support them.  

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Springfield rimfire trainer, again

Posted on June 3, 2015 by Oleg Volk
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