Category Archives: pistol

Czech-made revolvers

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Oleg Volk

More options in medium frame revolvers: .38 and .357 Czechpoint models. I haven’t fired them yet but hope to do it by the end of the month. Overall, they look like K-frames with recessed chambers and re-designed ejectors.

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Promo for Boberg Arms

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Boberg Arms | Meco Holsters This pistol has a longer barrel than usual for the slide length. Roughbaugh R9 (2.9″) yields 885fps with this round, while XR9-S gets around 1030fps and does so with significantly lower recoil. Rotating breech does … Continue reading →

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Slightly more subtle leather

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Meco pocket holster and double tuckable magazine pouch for XR9S.

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An awesome pistol deserves a matching holster

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Meco holster for Boberg XR9S. The fit and finish on both are amazingly good.

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Varmint control device

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Ruger 22/45 mk3 with Gemtech Alpine suppressor, Primary Arms green dot sight and Viridian C5L light/laser. This belongs to a friend. Entirely coincidentally, squirrels and other rodents around his house have a very high rate of sudden heart attacks.

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Her quiet companion

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Glock 17, AAC Evolution 9 suppressor, Insight light/laser

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M1911 themed tshirt

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Oleg Volk

My Colt M1911A1, her tshirt from 1791 designs.

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Dazzle camouflage in everyday life

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Dazzle camouflage was developed for warships during WW1. Recently, I found a purse that uses the same principle. Made by Gun Tote’n Mamas, it holds a small or medium pistol in an internal holster.

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Pink guns, new at CTD blog

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Read Pink Guns.

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The frugal shooter

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Oleg Volk
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Monsters under her bed…

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Oleg Volk

…are useful for illustrating the Castle Doctrine. We don’t have to take imaginary creatures seriously, but it helps to have a plan in case real fiends show up. GCode | Beretta

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Make your one shot count!

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Model 1836 US Army pistol. Originally a .54 caliber flintlock pistol, it was converted to percussion ignition around the Civil War.

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Question from a teenager

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Brookie’s Mean Green AR15 is in 6.8mm. She is pretty good with it.

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Lasers, a new post on CTD blog

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Read Lasers in Combat on CTD blog.

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vz61 Scorpion

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Tirzah came to Nashville to do make-up for the zombie shoot and stayed to model. Much as I like the zombies, I think she steals the show from the pistol. Props provided by Czechpoint.

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Gun Tote’n Mamas

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Gun Tote’n Mamas make holster purses. The advantage of off-body carry is the ability to conceal larger guns.

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My first post written for CTD is up: vz61 Scorpion

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Oleg Volk

32ACP Gets Serious: read it on CTD blog. Five new photos.

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Small form, big power: PLR16

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Oleg Volk

PLR16 is a .223 pistol designed for short and medium range hunting and self-defense. For reactive shooting, it’s typically stabilized by pushing out against the sling. For longer range, use a bipod or some improvised support. 9.2″ barrel provides muzzle … Continue reading →

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XR9-S in use

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Oleg Volk

My colleague, make-up artist Tirzah, in combat trim. She can fight with pistol, knife or bare hands…but using a pistol is easier on the fingernails. The holster purse is from Gun Tote’n Mamas.

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Old snapshots of Danica

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Oleg Volk
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