Category Archives: pistol

cz52

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Oleg Volk

The legend The reality The pistol was a gift from a friend. Thanks to the recent arrival of 7.62×25 gun food, live fire review is coming.

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Co-worker Tiffany

Posted on August 30, 2015 by Oleg Volk

One of the best features of working freelance is being able to pick the co-workers. While most of my models are local friends, all but one of my retouchers live elsewhere. Tiffany is the one local colleague. We go back … Continue reading →

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Refresher training.

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Oleg Volk

I first took a shotgun class around 2000 with Greg Sullivan’s Defensive Edge in Minnesota. I was amazed at how much I was able to learn in a day. I’ve not done any shotgun training since. Time to remedy that … Continue reading →

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M1911 in 7.62x25mm

Posted on August 23, 2015 by Oleg Volk

  (Updated August 24 with the link to much larger image) Considering how often I’ve heard people profess a desire for such a pistol, it’s surprising to come across such a gun for the first time ever. It uses 5 shot … Continue reading →

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Hot weather carry option

Posted on August 19, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Glock 43 with Viridian R5 laser. Might work with something like this garter holster.

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Hogue retention holster for M1911: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Lightweight paddle/belt convertible holster.

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Our Lady of the Double Tap

Posted on August 16, 2015 by Oleg Volk
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A very capable lady and her gun

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Tatiana Whitlock, the gun trainer, the engineer, and the awesome host. I just got back from a great week that she and her family organized for me in Maine. The Nighthawk T4 she shoots.  

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Selecting handgun pairs for carry and home defense: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on August 2, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Overview of available strategies.

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Raising kids today to become independent humans of tomorrow

Posted on August 1, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Alexis Nicole practices her pistol stance with papa. By the time she grows up, she will have one more skill that adds up with the others to an independent personhood.

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Pole arms and hoplophobes

Posted on July 31, 2015 by Oleg Volk

I wonder why the fans of Markley’s Law don’t annoy the Swiss guardsmen with their helberds or the Japanese history reenactors with spears and naginatas. Seems to me, the users of pole arms are far more appropriate targets for the accusations … Continue reading →

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“Hey, I carry one just like it!”

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Oleg Volk

A big advantage of working with competent models is that they can be asked to do a task instead of being directed, minute degree at a time, into a position which mimics doing the task. For example: “Please point the … Continue reading →

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Why have a light rifle?

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Oleg Volk

To carry the balance of the weight in ammunition, of course! Volquartsen Ultralite .22 action in Blackhawk Axiom stock. The sight is a C-More attached sideways in a custom mount. Black Dog Machine drum with 50 rounds. And a Ruger 22/45 Lite … Continue reading →

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My favorite photo of the day

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Alexis Nicole stopped by for a photo shoot today. Gremlin took an immediate liking to her. I can see why — she’s a very impressive and multi-talented young lady.

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Walther CCP vs PPS: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Two very dissimilar Walther pistols for concealed carry.

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Sam Hoster does good work.

Posted on July 18, 2015 by Oleg Volk

What kind of gun would a man make for his daughter? Pretty and functional. 9mm 1911 with her name engraved on the slide. Made by Sam Hoster of Custom Defense.

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Russian legislative logic at its finest

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Larger printable file available on request. Translation: Powerful, long-ranged rifles for hunting and sport — legal.But even the weakest pistols for self-defense — banned.Where’s the logic in that?

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Personal weapons can be quite personal.

Posted on July 15, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Back: my stock CZ SP01.  Front: friend’s custom SP01 with a trigger job and slightly less somber finish. I went to the store with CZ75SA in mind, ended up getting SP01 because it felt perfect in the hand. 75SA came … Continue reading →

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A case for 25ACP: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Does this round have a place in the defensive line-up?

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Fashionable lady

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Kel-Tec PLR16 with Viridian X5L light/laser on a Midwest Industries forend.

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