Author Archives: Oleg Volk

Good ammo for Sub2000

Sub2000 (and most 9mm rifles) seem most accurate with lighter weight bullets. Zinc alloy ball made by MI Bullet gives about 2.5MOA and rather good penetration. These use fairly fast powders, so no flash from the longer barrel. Velocity, if I recall … Continue reading

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Put your faith in 380ACP? New on AllOutdoor

Compact 13-shot .380 from Turkey.

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New: Joshua MK5 on GunsWeek

AR/AK/FAL features all in one rifle.

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Once an object of desire, now a functional antique

An Olympus Pen F half-frame, a real classic. Once upon a time, nearly twenty years ago, I really wanted one of these but couldn’t justify the price. One of the major features, for me, was the default vertical framing. Getting … Continue reading

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Roses

The home of my parents is always full of flowers.

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Fun in infrared

At Aribert Munzner’s art show in Minneapolis, which is still open to the public. Unlike the Minneapolis Institute of Art, which uses mostly fluorescent lights, Ari’s show had enough infrared for me to use the converted G2. That little camera is … Continue reading

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Third Annual Indie Author Labor Day Sale

Get your new book fix here! Several authors are putting up quite a few items on special. One of the covers was designed by me, another uses a photo I took.

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“Gods Defense” ranks again on Amazon!

Read Gods Defense and the prequel, Shifting Ice.

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Three eyes instead of two.

I am trying to visualize a flying species with three eyes instead of two. My guess is that it would improve altitude perception as well as depth. Does anyone know of research of theoretical functionality of three eyes?

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“Shifting Ice”, a prequel to “Gods Defense” is now public.

Amie Gibbons has a new novella out, a tale of a feline shape-shifter. As usual, a bit of gunplay and libertarian mindset are in evidence, along with sexy, smart-ass characters and a well thought out world with just a bit … Continue reading

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MPD blog updated

I see new images on My Plausible Deniability.

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Firearms Training in Nashville: highly recommended!

Tatiana Whitlock, one of the best self-defense instructors I know, is coming to Nashville mid-September! She will be offering several courses. Carry with Confidence (pistol) Basic Carbine Tatiana is an absolutely amazing instructor, both supportive and good at guiding the learners … Continue reading

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Protect hearing without overheating your head: new on AllOutdoor

GunSport Pro electronic ear plugs.

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Handheld .50 caliber

It carries well, shoots accurately and softly. For daily practice, it  accepts a .45ACP barrel and recoil spring. Guncrafter Industries #4 is the most impressive 1911 I’ve got to shoot yet.

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Quality is in the details.

During a photo shoot, I snapped a few infrared images and noticed that one of the slings brought by a friend doesn’t look camouflaged anymore. It looks bright white. Through an night vision device, it would actually glow like a … Continue reading

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The color-coordinated rifleman

GWACS lower, Hahn rear sight, Troy magazine, Strike Ind. forend, Kaw Valley Precision linear comp, Pro Ears muffs, Rudy Project glasses. Can’t even begin to guess who made that upper…

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Tear gas won’t make her cry.

Are gas masks sufficient protection against CS, or would other mucous membranes have to be protected as well?

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Darkness, my old friend…

RDB-C bullpup in 6.5mm Grendel with 3x Bering Optics scope and a quick-detachable night vision device.  Infrared illuminator is off to the right. PMR30 on the side for close-range backup. Spare mags ride over AR50o steel plates. The smiley gunner … Continue reading

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Savage 220Y rifled shotgun: new on AllOutdoor

A more compact deer-slaying option.

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Cheers!

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