Category Archives: pistol

Colorful Keltecs

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Tired of carrying a Tin Lizzie Black P32 or P3AT? You can get grip frames in other colors for both. P32 | P3AT You would need punches to effect the replacement. The grip frame comes with a replacement hammer, but … Continue reading →

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A Webley story

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Linoge put up an overview of a .38 Webley revolver which actually improved on the official Webley book in terms of useful info.

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Ava and Flashbang

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Kathy “Cornered Cat” Jackson introduced me to Looper holsters at SHOT show and I got several of them in the mail recently. In use photos will follow soon. Unisex Ava with Glock 23 Feminine bra-mounted Flashbang with Keltec PF9.

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Insulting the intelligence of women

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Just how stupid does he think women are? And have you ever wondered why Joe is so concerned about the safety of rapists? False positive on forcible rape almost never happen, while getting raped (and often murdered in the bargain … Continue reading →

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Multi-caliber

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Oleg Volk

For the upcoming article in Concealed Carry magazine about .22 adapters and rimfire clones of centerfire guns. This Iver Johnson set has .22 for practice, 9mm for competitions and 45ACP for carry.

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So proud of our students…we treat them as morons!

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Oleg Volk

University of Colorado is in the news, but they are hardly exceptional in the typically dismissive and disrespectful treatment of students by colleges. Typical rules of student conduct presume a retarded minor child and not a young adult — or, … Continue reading →

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Somebody doesn’t like my posters.

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Fast-forward this video to about 10:50 mark to hear an anti complain about this image of Lori. They aren’t fond of Chelsie, either. The young woman in the photo was 16 at the time.

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Towards more efficient revolver ammunition

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Oleg Volk

.38 Special and .357 Magnum revolvers are very versatile but they have one annoying down side in the short-barreled guise: a considerable muzzle flash. That’s not surprising, considering that the same cartridge may end up in a 2″ subcompact wheelgun … Continue reading →

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A better way to peace and quiet

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Oleg Volk

ATI1911-22 with an AAC Pilot suppressor shown. Walther P22, M&P22 and 1911-22 all use the same threaded adapter for mounting suppressors.

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Inflation and luxuries.

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Oleg Volk

“Budget the luxuries first” (R.A. Heinlein) Fifteen years ago, I remember spending $50 on a nice romantic dinner at a high-end restaurant and thinking: “That’s a lot of money, but the food was great and the girlfriend got good wine … Continue reading →

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First time at the range.

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Two grocery bags ware put on a stick and rotated freely in the wind. As a result, they got hit from all sides with several .22 and .32 pistols. Revolvers didn’t work out — double action triggers were too heavy … Continue reading →

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Holster for teaching.

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Later this week, I will be instructing a friend in the use of handguns. She is over 60, has small arthritic hands and has never used a firearm before. She’s taking her required carry course over the weekend. Her loving … Continue reading →

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Red and Pink

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Chic Lady .38

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Cliff

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Oleg Volk

My friend Cliff. Photos were taken for Henschel Hat Co. and for an upcoming Concealed Carry magazine article about M&P series handguns.

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Where flat-shooting pistols really shine

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Coonan .357 and other flat shooting handguns really shine in the desert. They weigh less than rifles yet cover a decent range for defense. Towards the South of our country, that may be a serious consideration. A pistol in 10mm … Continue reading →

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Why is our capital less free than the rest of the country?

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Oleg Volk
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XD9 Micro

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Oleg Volk

A slightly smaller pistol than the compact previously shown, and with an updated C5L light/laser. This pistol is one of the most common, no-frills defensive weapons out there, a Honda Civic of pistols.

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A longer Boberg

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Boberg XR9-L is now shipping. The barrel is 0.9″ longer than the S variant. Not a huge difference, but it gives the barrel full length of 4.2″ (halfway between Glock 17 and Glock 19), a Picatinny rail sufficient for a … Continue reading →

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Some of us *are* compensating…

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Oleg Volk

…for the muzzle flip from 1600fps of muzzle velocity!

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Drill types

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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