Author Archives: Oleg Volk

XD9 Micro

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Oleg Volk

A slightly smaller pistol than the compact previously shown, and with an updated C5L light/laser. This pistol is one of the most common, no-frills defensive weapons out there, a Honda Civic of pistols.

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A question for my readers

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Oleg Volk

AWB2013 — what have you done about it? Have you at least called your representatives? Won’t do enough by itself but can’t be left out as an important component of the overall fight.

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The twisted “logic” of gun control laws.

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Oleg Volk

This is a 10-22 receiver. By US law, this is considered a firearm. If you bring this item to a “gun-free” zone, you would be guilty of a felony. In case of Browning M1919 machine gun, the “firearm” is merely … Continue reading →

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The presumption of linguistic ignorance

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Oleg Volk

If I watch a French or a Czech film, it usually has subtitles for whatever languages are spoke on screen. If a character speaks German or Spanish, the words are subtitled. Most American movies just put a caption [speaks German] … Continue reading →

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Several theories about Feinstein’s splash of enthusiasm about gun banning.

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Oleg Volk

She’s grandstanding for her local electorate. It’s a feint to draw the attention away from the economic depression. She’s got some terminal disease and wants to become a martyr instead. She thinks this is the best time to actually accomplish … Continue reading →

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New Year Wishes.

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Oleg Volk

To the readers of this blog, I wish a new year filled with old friends and new joys. And I hope that 2013 would be an uneventful year, unmentioned in the history books.

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A longer Boberg

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Boberg XR9-L is now shipping. The barrel is 0.9″ longer than the S variant. Not a huge difference, but it gives the barrel full length of 4.2″ (halfway between Glock 17 and Glock 19), a Picatinny rail sufficient for a … Continue reading →

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The ethics of gun control.

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Oleg Volk

What would you think if a prospective date confirmed the time, the place and the plans for the evening, then added: “Make sure that you come unarmed”? Would you go to the date anyway or wonder what he’s up to? … Continue reading →

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The economics of gun control.

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Oleg Volk

We talk often about the technical aspects of gun control. Arbitrary specifications, capricious enforcement, massive mis-allocation of resouces… What are the financial effects of gun control as proposed by Feinstein and others of her kind? The most immediate effect is … Continue reading →

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FAL

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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Israeli-pattern FAL

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Coonan FAL receiver.

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A horse and a bird to make guessing easier

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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Some of us *are* compensating…

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Oleg Volk

…for the muzzle flip from 1600fps of muzzle velocity!

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Cats and Dogs

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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Guess where I went.

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Nominally a part of the US but an upper-tier third-world location in reality. (Photo by Tatyana Volk)

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Drill types

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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Camera equipment for sale, updated Dec.28

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Oleg Volk

I am streamlining my camera and lens line-up and upgrading lenses. Old gear has to go. Prices do not include shipping. Canon 10D body $225 (comes with charger, spare battery, 4GB memory card) – good starter camera for a kid … Continue reading →

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Colt Commander

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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A good reason for liberals to oppose gun control

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Any gun control will be viewed as the fault of the Democrats. The electoral fallout from that would push the Democrat social agenda back by many years. So what do liberals want more, gun control or all those other changes, … Continue reading →

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One devious reason for the illogical nature of anti-gun laws

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Most violations of the myriad of Byzantine laws and regulations are prosecuted as felonies. Having an 11-round magazine in a state that forbids anything over 10 opens a person for prosecution. If that prosecution succeeds — a lifetime disenfranchisement AND … Continue reading →

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