Category Archives: pistol

Social loads for 10mm Automatic: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Social loads for 10mm Automatic

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Grace (noun)

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Oleg Volk

For this little girl, Grace is both the name and the descriptive adjective. At 13, she evidences adult social graces and capabilities. Her parents can be quite proud of her. And the results: Toys: GSG 1911-22 with AAC Pilot suppressor, … Continue reading →

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Little Pistolera

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Oleg Volk

SAA1873-10 Kidnapping women and children would be a lot harder if carrying sidearms and knives was more common.

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Revolvers for Rough Riding

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Most of my medium frame revolvers are made by Alpha Proj and imported by Czechpoint. I like everything about them but would rather not subject the blued finish to the high humidity of Tennessee summers. I still remember the Sig … Continue reading →

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New at AllOutdoor: Training with rimfire revolvers

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Advantages of single and double action revolvers.

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The gun for backyard practice

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Just tested it in the back yard. At 21ft, it produces third to quarter-inch groups — single action, with very close attention paid to the trigger control. It comes with a bore brush and taller/lower front sights. The weight and … Continue reading →

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New on AllOutdoor: Rimfire Conversion Kits

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Oleg Volk

The appeal of rimfire conversion kits

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Extended magazines.

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Standard CZ Rami magazine holds 10 9mm cartridges. It’s small, fairly light, has a good trigger and many people like it as a carry weapon. But 10+1 isn’t the limit of its capacity. The solution for getting more ammunition came … Continue reading →

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Luxury vs. sufficiency

Posted on July 27, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Most full size and compact modern firearms are sufficient for self-defense. I’ve carried a wide variety and, while I have my favorites, wouldn’t feel too poorly armed even with my least favorite weapon. However, the line is much closer when … Continue reading →

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Precision sporting pistol

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Volquartsen Scorpion

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MA15 and LH9mk2

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Ben is carrying MA15, Vortex 4-16x and an offset Razor red dot. LH9mk2 stays close to his side with a G-Code paddle holster. Same rifle with Vortex 1-4x and a +18 magazine extension. Slap backup sights on it and it … Continue reading →

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New revolver

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Oleg Volk

A new revolver arrived recently, along with a very impressive rig from El Paso Saddlery. The new gun is for fun and practice, and comes as a pair with a longer-barreled target counterpart. One major argument for the single action … Continue reading →

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Functional texturing

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Very aggressive texturing on the rubber grip works pretty well for retention and doesn’t dig into the hand. Stippling on top of the slide reduces glare when in ready position.

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Better than milspec

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Oleg Volk

The common complaint with Army issue guns is that they are made by the lowest bidder. South Korean K5 (P51 in the commercial dress) is no exception. Back when Korean Daewoo P51 pistols became available in the US, I didn’t … Continue reading →

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Guns aren’t the solution…except when they are.

Posted on July 6, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Opponents of firearms for effective self-defense tell others to run away from danger, to learn martial arts, or to “give the bad guy what he wants”. Not everyone can follow that advice…in fact, almost no one can. Least of all, … Continue reading →

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PSA from JMB

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Oleg Volk

These days, it can just as easily be 32ACP, another one of Browning’s creations. But the older, high quality pistols like this Beretta or the 1910 Mauser have the advantage of great triggers and minimal recoil. 22LR can also work, … Continue reading →

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Little Girl’s Big Revolver

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Funky Ted Nugent ammunition is from Pierce.

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Father and daughter

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Oleg Volk
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If you shoot 357Mag for effect, get a Coonan

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Full-power 357Mag recoil in revolvers is usually quite substantial. I tend to shoot 38Spl in mine unless carrying them, which I do very seldom. The Coonan, on the other hand, gives some muzzle flip but very minimal felt recoil. Shooting … Continue reading →

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Shot placement and caliber matter. Color, not so much.

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Oleg Volk

The revolver shown actually works very well.

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