Category Archives: pistol

Photos for publications

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Oleg Volk

These images were all made for print magazines. Most were published, some were not — now you can see them all here. Czechpoint .357 revolver. Higher left hand position would have been nice. One reason to try to flee: handgun … Continue reading →

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Loaner mousguns needed.

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Oleg Volk

I’d like to borrow a Browning Baby (or the similar .25 Colt, Beretta) and any flavor of NAA Mini revolver in 22LR for a test firing in Nashville. Anyone?

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This is why I like Boberg XR9

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Oleg Volk

The gun is small, light, has a good trigger and very low recoil. First, I tried it on paper. Rapid fire from 21ft shows lack of trigger control on my part, I am still not used to DAO triggers. That … Continue reading →

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No time for a sight picture?

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Oleg Volk
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New on AllOutdoor: Designing meaningful practice targets

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Oleg Volk

How to learn from every range trip…on the cheap.

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Heller Commemorative .44 Bulldog

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Charter Arms supports Heller Foundation. You can also support them, either by buying this revolver or by making a direct donation.

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CZ P09 Duty as a Survival Gun: New on AllOutdoor

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Can a defensive sidearm be pressed into other uses?

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Visible bullet trace

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Student in Condition 1 carry course fires a Glock 23 at the range. Bullet trace is visible. I recently attended one of their sessions and found both classroom and range portions very informative.

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For the fans of LH9

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Oleg Volk

DA/SA pistol with cocked and locked capability. The hammer can be pushed forward, flush to the frame but still retain single action pull. DA is available for a re-strike or in case safety off, hammer down carry is preferred for … Continue reading →

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A lady’s bodyguard

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Oleg Volk

PLR16 with Red Lion Precision forend, Viridian X5L light/laser, Manticore Arms flash hider, Magpul Gen.2 20-rounder.

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Two lessons from the biker attack on a family in NY

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Oleg Volk

We now learn that cops were among the bikers who attacked a traveling family in New York and took an active role in the beating. Two lessons jump out at me: 1. Given a choice, try to avoid jurisdictions like … Continue reading →

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New on AllOutdoor: Sight Options for Defensive Pistols

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Read it there…

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A baker’s dozen of 45s.

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Metro Arms 3011 SSD Tactical

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PMR30 with Burris Fast Dot

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Oleg Volk

PMR30 is a very flat-shooting pistol. A red dot sight lets the user take advantage of the extended ballistic range with better accuracy.

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A very tight M1911

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Oleg Volk

I like the grip texture — subtle but conducive to retention on recoil. The pistol itself is made to rather close clearances and feels very tight. Original-style guide rod, crisp trigger. Made by Metro Arms.

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Armed reader

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Oleg Volk

She’s reading “Knowing Guns” (written by Stu Chisholm and illustrated by me). The pistol is a Metro Arms American Classic II in a Vega holster.

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From empty hand to full in a second

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Ruger LC9 with Viridian Reactor R5 resided in a holster corset. Very quick and allows for discreet carry of fairly large pistols (up to G19 or 3.5″ M1911).

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The inexplicable ban on purely defensive guns

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Oleg Volk

The two derringers she’s holding are chambered in .22 Short. They through a 27-29gr bullets at about 700fps, enough for 6-8 inches of penetration in flesh. Due to the minimal sights, they can be aimed reliably only at a fairly … Continue reading →

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Good recoil control with M&P Shield

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Oleg Volk

A novice shooter practices with her carry pistol, M&P Shield. My impression of the Shield has been quite positive — it’s accurate, has a good trigger, low felt recoil and muzzle rise, well designed magazines. No malfunctions over about 400 … Continue reading →

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One gun, two cylinders.

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Ted Nugent branded .45Colt — 260gr at 800fps. Nice short-range hunting round. The revolver is a Ruger Blackhawk with pewter grips If .45Colt is unavailable, a mild 200gr plated plinking load in 45ACP is an option. Or any other round … Continue reading →

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