Author Archives: Oleg Volk

The difference light color makes

Posted on June 25, 2017 by Oleg Volk

I can’t recall if the murals were on the same building or nearby…on a different building, I think. The mural above was probably based on the famous photo of Benny Moose. The macho man of Italy was mounted on a … Continue reading →

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Purple Pixie Power: new on American Shooting Journal

Posted on June 24, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Amiee Williams

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Five years apart

Posted on June 22, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Tonight. Five years ago, to the day.

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Psychic for Sale (Rent to Own)

Posted on June 21, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Amie’s third book in the Special Division Force series is now available as an e-book. The first book of that series, Psychic Undercover (with the Undead) is now also available in paperback.

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SVT40 and the evening skyline

Posted on June 21, 2017 by Oleg Volk

I’ve seen photos of Marines with SVT40 rifles, and I’ve seen them in striped shirts. Never both in the same image.

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Follow-up bike questions

Posted on June 21, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Looks like I narrowed the wish list down to a mountain bike with trapezoidal frame, full front and rear suspension, gel seat. Not concerned about the weight or about having more than one gearshift range. If possible, would prefer taller … Continue reading →

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Bicycle recommendations needed

Posted on June 20, 2017 by Oleg Volk

I’d like to get a bike for recreation and exercise. Efficiency and effectiveness of the ride are not high on my list of requirements, stability and safety of use are. Looking at the various models today, I had the following … Continue reading →

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Twisted Industries AR lower: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on June 15, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Rails on the Mag Well

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Hospital carry: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on June 14, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Hospital Carry: the Next Frontier for the Right to Self-Defense

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An Italian adaptation of my article about gun control now available

Posted on June 13, 2017 by Oleg Volk

About Alleged and Observable Goals of Gun Control. Controllo delle armi: scopi dichiarati e scopi reali a confronto

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For long walks under the moon…

Posted on June 11, 2017 by Oleg Volk

…bring a companion. Jericho PSL 9mm compact.

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A modern viking

Posted on June 11, 2017 by Oleg Volk

 

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ATF still life

Posted on June 10, 2017 by Oleg Volk
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A new Boxer Uprising?

Posted on June 10, 2017 by Oleg Volk
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1.5MOA AK rifle

Posted on June 8, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Century C39v2, CMC trigger and a 1-4x scope on a railed top cover add up to a super accurate AK: 1.5MOA with Federal Fusion, 1.75MOA with Red Army Standard. Pretty amazing for the platform. The rifle ended up heavy once … Continue reading →

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X-ray-ted photo

Posted on June 8, 2017 by Oleg Volk
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Sig ammunition is pretty good.

Posted on June 8, 2017 by Oleg Volk

It’s one of the few brand extension based on new research rather than badge engineering.  

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PKM

Posted on June 4, 2017 by Oleg Volk

PKM might have odd ergonomics, but it is a very reliable design.

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What can the Brits do?

Posted on June 3, 2017 by Oleg Volk

With proper ammunition, even an over an under shotgun can be a formidable weapon in a pinch, but the issue with the UK is that what weapons are owned may not be carried. That reminds me unpleasantly of New York … Continue reading →

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New edits of old portraits, 2009

Posted on June 3, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Photos freeze time…the person in them grows, changes for better or for worse, but the time slice remains distilled and preserved.  

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