Category Archives: pistol

500S&W revolver with a red dot sight

Posted on November 12, 2024 by Oleg Volk

This handgun has the accuracy and power to take down a deer or goblin past 150 yards. Incidentally, my friend Andy Steinel loads a wide variety of ammunition for this caliber.

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Rape culture? Aim and fire on it!

Posted on November 12, 2024 by Oleg Volk

It’s funny to hear leftists accuse others of supporting rape culture — as if Hollywood isn’t all about sexual coercion, while conservatives train people (including women) to defeat would-be rapists.

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Rost Martin RM1C at the range.

Posted on November 8, 2024 by Oleg Volk

Rost Martin RM1C is a pretty decent striker-fired optics-ready pistol.

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Pride? No, extreme prejudice!

Posted on October 31, 2024 by Oleg Volk
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Empties

Posted on October 31, 2024 by Oleg Volk

Simultaneous ejection in process.

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Mostly harmless.

Posted on October 31, 2024 by Oleg Volk

Grace is a shooter/biker/all-around neat, friendly character. Nella is another friendly and photogenic girl. Sarah, seen here on her wedding day, is a longtime model of mine.

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SA9 braced pistol.

Posted on October 31, 2024 by Oleg Volk

A simple blowback design combining features of AR, Scorpion, and MP5 worked out really well.

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Ehlana

Posted on October 31, 2024 by Oleg Volk

A chance find at Dragoncon turned out to be good company.

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Various range snapshots.

Posted on October 31, 2024 by Oleg Volk

Shooting can be a lot of fun!

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The MP40 is a Umarex BB gun, the P08 Luger is real.

Posted on October 31, 2024 by Oleg Volk

Falco makes an excellent carry holster for the Luger. For some reason, their web site lists it under “Mauser” brand.

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Various Henry guns

Posted on October 31, 2024 by Oleg Volk
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Muzzle flashes galore.

Posted on October 31, 2024 by Oleg Volk
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KVP 9mm upper

Posted on October 31, 2024 by Oleg Volk

Tiny, accurate, comfortable to shoot. Low optic mount is because this gun belongs to a diminutive woman.

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MAC5 braced pistol from SDS Imports

Posted on October 31, 2024 by Oleg Volk

Minimal muzzle flash with either birdcage flash hider of KVP linear compensator. Low recoil. Better practical accuracy that a handgun of the same caliber.

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Trying to pick the perfect IPSC pistol…

Posted on August 14, 2024 by Oleg Volk

…is no easy task for a left-handed shooter. These two, Grand Power Q100 and Walther PDP-F, were among the top choice for Laura. In the end, a 9mm M1911 with railed dust cover won out.

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Project Appleseed

Posted on August 14, 2024 by Oleg Volk

Project Appleseed has long been the go-to for rifle marksmanship training. They are now gradually phasing in handgun marksmanship training. Rifle instruction remains top-notch. Historic education is addressed through lectures and reenactors. The training benefits young and old, newbie and … Continue reading →

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Meeting in person after 15 years

Posted on July 8, 2024 by Oleg Volk

I met Layla through helping VCDL in 2009. It took her until 2024 to stop by with family in tow.

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Flinty eyed.

Posted on June 21, 2024 by Oleg Volk
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Vintage girl.

Posted on June 13, 2024 by Oleg Volk
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A vintage oddity: XP100 in 221 Fireball

Posted on June 12, 2024 by Oleg Volk
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