Author Archives: Oleg Volk

Portrait in infrared

Posted on September 18, 2017 by Oleg Volk
Posted in interesting people, portrait | Tagged | Comments Off on Portrait in infrared

Glock 19 with a flourish

Posted on September 18, 2017 by Oleg Volk

From Fighting Sheepdog. Combination Cerakote and KG Gunkote.

Posted in pistol, weapon | Tagged , , , | 6 Comments

KSG25 review on Shooting Illustrated

Posted on September 14, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Kel-Tec KSG-25 Shotgun

Posted in ammunition, self-defense, shotgun, weapon | Tagged , , , | 4 Comments

Two new articles on AllOutdoor

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Oleg Volk

A 3-round AR Magazine that Fits In Your Grip   MTR Tuckable Holster  

Posted in ammunition, holster, pistol, rifle, self-defense, weapon | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

Time machine of sorts

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Oleg Volk

A couple of friends came by during their honeymoon back in 2004, and this was one of the photos made. I just edited it. It’s interesting to see how people evolve…and the photos provide a reference for how they once … Continue reading →

Posted in interesting people, portrait, rifle | Tagged , | Comments Off on Time machine of sorts

Corset holster in use

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Dene Adams corset holster actually works pretty well, and has mag pouches as well. And, of course, it goes great with the classic Czech iron. With modern ammo, it works fine.

Posted in holster, pistol, weapon | Tagged | 4 Comments

Straw hat

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Incidentally, this is the model from the cover of Gods Defense book.

Posted in book, portrait | Tagged , | Comments Off on Straw hat

Two sides of the same person

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Oleg Volk
Posted in portrait, rifle, weapon | Tagged , , | 6 Comments

On gas prices

Posted on September 1, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Typically, price of gas reflects the expected restocking costs. If a station sells gas for 2.20 but has to re-stock at 2.40, they lose money. Moreover, rising prices are generally a problem for gas stations, not a boon. Gasoline is … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , | 5 Comments

Propellant packaging

Posted on September 1, 2017 by Oleg Volk

This compressor packages propellant for air rifles. Some of those rifles are small and throw 10 grains at 575fps. Others, slugs up to 411 grains at 800fps. I’ve used a hand pump for my Crosman Marauder, but it cannot produce … Continue reading →

Posted in ammunition, rifle, training | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

A new verb proposal

Posted on September 1, 2017 by Oleg Volk

To stalingrade something: to reduce to ruins with artillery and bombs. A portmanteau of Stalingrad (in its 1943 state) and to grade (meaning to reduce slope of a surface to a minimum). Example of use: “More than a few people … Continue reading →

Posted in humor | 3 Comments

Portraits old and new

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Oleg Volk
Posted in interesting people, portrait | 5 Comments

What’s in the tin?

Posted on August 20, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Did she bring enough for everyone? A slightly exaggerated rendition of both effect and capacity, but a neat movie fragment nonetheless.

Posted in ammunition, self-defense, weapon | Tagged , , , , | 11 Comments

“This machine kills Fascists”

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Works on Commies of various stripes, too. Peace and Love, right?

Posted in weapon | Tagged , , , | 9 Comments

Better Grips for the Smith & Wesson Victory: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on August 16, 2017 by Oleg Volk

A new Tandemkross accessory for the S&W .22 pistol.

Posted in pistol | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Better Grips for the Smith & Wesson Victory: new on AllOutdoor

New edits of old photos.

Posted on August 16, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Back in 2009, I edited one image from a shoot because its strangeness appealed to me. This week, I edited two more conventional photos because I learned more about editing and could do a better job than before. Photos like these … Continue reading →

Posted in nude | Tagged | 2 Comments

YHM8900 integrally suppressed rifle

Posted on August 15, 2017 by Oleg Volk

What to take to a quick trip with a new model to the neighbor’s farmland? Yankee Hill 8900 integrally suppressed clone of a 10-22 with a 1.5-4x Leupold scope. Ear safe with Aguila 40gr subsonics, and accurate enough for the … Continue reading →

Posted in rifle, sound suppressor, training | Comments Off on YHM8900 integrally suppressed rifle

Devin Standard, c.2010

Posted on August 15, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Just found and edited an old photo of a friend.

Posted in interesting people, light/laser, pistol, training, weapon | Tagged | Comments Off on Devin Standard, c.2010

“Custom” is all about what customers want: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Fighting Sheepdog Rifles

Posted in pistol, rifle, weapon | Tagged | 5 Comments

Bodyguard.

Posted on August 4, 2017 by Oleg Volk

A parent’s duty to safeguard her child doesn’t stop at birth. (Four years ago.)

Posted in holster, pistol, self-defense | 8 Comments