Category Archives: pistol

Recoil in sub-compact 45ACP pistol

Posted on June 29, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Recently, I had a chance to fire a few rounds through one of the Boberg XR45-S prototypes. It’s a controlled-feed bullpup pistol with 3.75″ barrel is a short 5.77″ slide. I wrote about it in detail earlier. Subjective impression from … Continue reading →

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Gun Training During Pregnancy: New on AllOutdoor

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Safe alternatives.

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New on AllOutdoor: Boberg Arms XR45

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Full-size performance in a sub-compact.

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Alexandria behind the gun

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Oleg Volk

M98K Mauser carbine, Walther P38 pistol. As usual, don’t pull a trigger on live ammo without eye and ear protection…unless fighting for your life.

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21st Century holster for 19th Century gun

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Oleg Volk

My friend Linoge has a factory chromed 1896 model Mauser. The gun itself was made in the early 20th century, but the design predates the Second Boer War! He made a modern carry holster and clip carrier for it. As … Continue reading →

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The very definition of “custom” holster

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Oleg Volk

“Custom” means made to customer’s specifications, with feature’s just as requested. This atypical Dragon Leatherworks holster shows why people choose individually designed products. The gun it contains, by the way, launches entirely serious .452″ projectiles.

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A very serious gentleman

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Oleg Volk

He’s happy to see you…and it is an M1917 revolver with a full clip of 45ACP in the cylinder. And yes, it comes with a loading/unloading tool.

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Forget guns, just learn karate! Right?

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Oleg Volk

One of the most famous martial arts, karate, evolved on Japanese-occupied Okinawa. While the current sport version concentrates on the empty hand style, the original used a variety of improvised weapons. They weren’t as good as swords or spears, but … Continue reading →

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Lawyer grips

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Oleg Volk

No idea why the pistol was decocked for the photos. I wasn’t paying attention at the time. Close-up of the grips to show detail.  

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Summer dress carry

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Oleg Volk

As we have recently observed, summer dresses often lack pockets and belt loops. Fortunately, some guns are light enough that a belt thrown around the waistline can support a sufficient holster with comfort. This one, made by Simply Rugged in … Continue reading →

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Rich girl

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Oleg Volk

By today’s measures, a brick of .22 is almost as enviable as a belt full of .600 Nitro Express a decade ago… Photo from last week’s range day here in Tennessee. The pistol is Bersa Thunder .22 — pretty good … Continue reading →

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Recent presents

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Oleg Volk

S&W317 “kit gun” with a 3″ barrel has long been an object of desire for me, for all kinds of subjective reasons. I could never quite justify buying one for myself. A week ago, good friends gave me theirs as … Continue reading →

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Tips for Easing in New Shooters: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Technical solution to challenges in safety and marksmanship training.

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Less expensive shooting practice

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Range time consists of three major expenses: range fees, travel time and ammunition. I shoot on friends’ farms, so the fees aren’t an issue. Ammunition, that I have. I’ve been a packrat a long time, and I no longer do … Continue reading →

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Holsters for unusual combinations of lights and sidearms

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Quick, who makes mass-produced holsters for Bersa BP9CC and Viridian C5L combination? The sheet number of possible permutations of lights, lasers and pistols is so great, that custom makers like Leatherneck Tactical have a niche market. Designed by an active … Continue reading →

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Pistol bayonet revived

Posted on April 6, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Pistol bayonets date back to at least the 17th century and as recently as WW1. Useful or silly, they make great gag gift and definitely turn heads at the range.   And, of course, the zombie edition.  

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Wood grips for Czechpoint/Alfa Proj revolvers

Posted on April 6, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Czechpoint revolvers come with functional but basic rubber grips. Some people prefer wood, and it turned out that they are available but not yet listed on the new version of Czechpoint USA web site. Here’s a preview of what you … Continue reading →

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Prvi Partizan

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Oleg Volk

  From one of my current projects.

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Carrying laser-equipped pistols

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Lasers are useful, but most of them mount of rails and so require different holsters from the plain pistols. This M&P Shield with Lasermax CenterFire is a handy sidearm, but none of my old holsters would accommodate it. Enter three … Continue reading →

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Walther PK380: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Oleg Volk

A low-recoil self-defense option.

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