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Category Archives: pistol
Ehlana
A chance find at Dragoncon turned out to be good company.
Various range snapshots.
Shooting can be a lot of fun!
The MP40 is a Umarex BB gun, the P08 Luger is real.
Falco makes an excellent carry holster for the Luger. For some reason, their web site lists it under “Mauser” brand.
Posted in interesting people, pistol, weapon
Tagged 9x19, BB gun, cosplay, steampumk, submachine gun, vintage
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Various Henry guns
Posted in pistol, rifle
Tagged 223, 22LR, 357Mag, lever action, revolver, sound suppressor
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KVP 9mm upper
Tiny, accurate, comfortable to shoot. Low optic mount is because this gun belongs to a diminutive woman.
MAC5 braced pistol from SDS Imports
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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Tagged 9x19, brace, MP5, muzzle blast
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Trying to pick the perfect IPSC pistol…
…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.
Project Appleseed
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
Meeting in person after 15 years
I met Layla through helping VCDL in 2009. It took her until 2024 to stop by with family in tow.
Posted in interesting people, pistol, portrait, rifle
Tagged boys, lever action, revolver
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A vintage oddity: XP100 in 221 Fireball
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Tattoo coverup
A friend came over to get picture of a successful coverup of a bad old tattoo with fresh ink.
Neat new designs from Grand Power (Slovakia)
We will likely see all of these in the US in some form or another. A .22 Stribog, a long-barreled rimfire pistol, and a tilt-barrel 9mm compatible with Glock magazines but more ergonomic.
My friends felt that PTSD statement was inaccurate…
…so I made a more focused version.
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