Category Archives: pistol

Putting pistol caliber wars into perspective.

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Today, more people take photos with cell phone cameras than with any other kind. Convenience, ubiquity and the ability to post results at once all combine to make the tiny cameras with miniscule sensors more popular than all other types … Continue reading →

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Aim well. Placement counts.

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Pietta 1858 target revolver imported by Traditions Firearms. If I am going to shoot a slow-loading weapon, I might as well hit my targets!

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Somebody’s time is running out…

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Oleg Volk

1858 Army, target version. This is my first foray into black powder, so I tried to pick something with practical value.

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Fashionable pistolera

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Kahr P9 with upcoming Viridian R5 laser. Keltec PF9

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Making lemons

Posted on August 9, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Volkswagen made a very popular ad about a lemon vehicle. Every so often, I also produce lemons. Here’s one: I didn’t notice that during the shoot. This is why I try to use trained models who can keep track of … Continue reading →

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Two new articles up on AllOutdoor

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Taurus Raging Bull 44 Magnum   Nagant Revolver in Serious Use

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No more redshirts!

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Oleg Volk

The term redshirt has had several meanings. The most current one comes courtesy of Star Trek and means a stock character in fiction who dies soon after being introduced. Redshirt deaths are often used to dramatize the potential peril that the main characters face. … Continue reading →

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M1911 tshirt

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Oleg Volk

One of many neat designs from 1791 Apparel.

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Kangaroo Carry: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Oleg Volk

A low-key carry solution

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Work, work, work…

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Oleg Volk

…with neat people and cool guns. Last two day’s worth of sample images. Kangaroo Carry, Charter Arms, Keltec. And… Ashbury Precision Ordnance, Nightforce Optics, Blackhawk/Champion.  

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A triumph of marketing

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Oleg Volk

“By 1945, everyone was in the French Resistance…” An interesting article about it.

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A bad day in the French countryside

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Oleg Volk

When the bolt stays forward on your last machine pistol magazine, it’s going to be a bad day…but probably not for very long.

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Threading Glock barrels

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Posting this for a friend: I have a unique opportunity to offer brand new 1/2×28 OEM Glock threaded barrels for the Glock 17. As you’re most likely aware, Glock recently began offering threaded barrels in the US, but with metric … Continue reading →

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Swag for CZ fans

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Oleg Volk

The tshirt is from 1791 Apparel, the hat is from CZ-USA. The pistol is CZ75 Compact, the rifle is CZ455 Trainer.

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Two new articles up on AllOutdoor

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Crosman 2300S pistol. Ground Strike reactive targets.  

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Recoil is relative.

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Dan Coonan is very fond of saying that shooting his gun is an experience. It does have more muzzle flash and recoil and muzzle rise than a typical wonder-9. Actress Morrigan Sanders, age 16, doesn’t usually shoot Coonans. But not because … Continue reading →

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Boberg XR45-S is finally shipping

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Oleg Volk

If you place your order by Friday, July 11th, they will supply two extra magazines (for a total of four), plus one item of your choice from their hat & t-shirt designs. At $1200, it’s an an expensive pistol, but … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Shooting One-Handed: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Oleg Volk

A consideration when picking your handgun

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Upgrading a rail-less M1911

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Oleg Volk

  Iver Johnson 9mm Eagle M1911 with a Recover grip/accessory rail combination. The original 9mm is the bottom pistol.  Changeover took about two minutes, the resulting grip is slightly thicker than the original and a little softer in the hand.

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Personal endorsement: XR45-S

Posted on June 29, 2014 by Oleg Volk

I currently carry XR9L and 9S pistols as the compact/subcompact options, and recommend XR45S for those who prefer larger bores. You can get cheaper subcompact guns, but none combine the long bullpup barrel, the low recoil of rotary breech, the … Continue reading →

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