Author Archives: Oleg Volk

Old infrared portraits

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Oleg Volk

False color IR. B&W conversion.

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Brown Bess and another surly wench

Posted on February 7, 2015 by Oleg Volk
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Cool vz58 tshirts

Posted on February 7, 2015 by Oleg Volk

If you like vz58 rifles, this tshirt is for you: Get it from Czechpoint.  

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Browning Black Label 1911-380: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Oleg Volk

The combat-ready Bantam

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Can we compromise with anti-gun activists?

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Let’s look at one of the simplest, least powerful guns on the market, a Crickett Hunter. Manually cocked bolt action design dates back to 1820s, nearly two hundred years ago. Rimfire ammunition is uses postdates the action by only twenty … Continue reading →

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Ballistic questions about pistol caliber carbines

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Has anyone tried 60-95 grain bullets in 9mm Luger from carbines? What kind of accuracy, external and terminal ballistics should I expect? Has anyone shot 22TCM into gelatin from a rifle? Photos? I should have a chance to test these … Continue reading →

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A rifle for Valentine’s Day?

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Henry Firearms says: “Consider this American Beauty as a present for your lady.” A pretty good thought, in my opinion. Just make sure to include some ammunition with it. See Henry site for the close-up of the receiver engraving. And … Continue reading →

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What’s more scary?

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Oleg Volk

A smiling redhead? Or the clip-fed 9mm revolver, the favorite fodder of pulp novel writers of the 1970s, in her hand? Photo for Kangaroo Carry.  

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Speaking of rimfire ammo shortage

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Ten months ago, I compared Keltec PLR22 and Crickett. Now, rimfire ammo availability is improving but everyone has a set view that it’s unavailable…at least for the prices they’d want to pay. That tips the balance towards the omnivorous Crickett … Continue reading →

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Guns make a girl smile

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Oleg Volk

And a bonus redhead picture:

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Which gun for a lady?

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Both vz58 and “Pure Estrogen” AR15 are light, short and have good triggers. Neither has much kick. On the other hand, the last couple of women I encountered favored M1A, SKS and FS2000…so much for trying pick shoes, handbags and … Continue reading →

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18+1 in a low-recoil, high-accuracy package

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Oleg Volk

CZ SP01 is a delightfully well-balanced pistol. Nice hat from CZ Forum, too.

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A good choice for full power .357Mag

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Oleg Volk

People recommend training as you would fight, yet many train with 38Spl and carry with 357Mag. That’s because full-power 357 ammo hurts to shoot in all but the largest revolvers. Coonan automatic weighs the same as a 45ACP 1911 and … Continue reading →

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People control

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Oleg Volk

As if there was any doubt that “gun control” is just a misnomer for people control, we have more evidence of the new direction on the part of the disarmers of lawful Americans. That direction is Soviet-style punitive psychiatry as … Continue reading →

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Brass Stacker Mosin Scout rifle: New on AllOutdoor

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Updating the military classic for practical field use I would also like to recommend an extensive video treatment of the same concept on the German side, a WW2 Mauser-based designated marksman rifle compared to the iron-sighted original.

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Back from SHOT Show.

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Just returned from the least stressful, most productive SHOT show in my career. I got to meet many friends from all over the world. Got to look and try a wide variety of arms and accessories. Bringing back tremendous amount … Continue reading →

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Usefulness of handheld automatic weapons.

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Oleg Volk

When I lived in the Soviet Union, I heard people say that they didn’t need or want capitalist excesses of choices or resources. The notion that being poor but proud conferred an intellectual superiority is held by a few in … Continue reading →

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The best thing about SHOT Show

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Terrific friendly, knowledgeable people — thousands of them from all over the world.

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Back from shooting clays at SHOT Show Media Day

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Pump shotguns  and collimator gun sights have been around since the 1890s. Sound suppressors, since the following decade.  Putting it all together on a skeet gun had to wait till the 21st Century. Not traditional enough for the purists? Forget … Continue reading →

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Adobe Camera RAW 8.7 question

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Older versions of Camera Raw had a setting for changing midtone brightness (gamma) during the image import. I don’t see a way to do that now other than with curves — but curves do not work with gradations or paintbrush … Continue reading →

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