Category Archives: pistol

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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Shooting well at age 11.

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Went to the range with friends today. Tried their guns and let them try mine. Fond out, for example, that .223 soft points don’t feed well from GI magazines but work just fine from PMags. (Firing on clays set up … Continue reading →

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Boberg Arms XR9-S range report

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Yesterday, I shot about 200 rounds of various brands through it. Others at the range shot another 100. No malfunctions. Recoil with +P and +P+ was slightly more noticeable but still comfortable. Zero seems to be at about 30ft, so … Continue reading →

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Range report…tomorrow

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Went to On Target (turn off speakers before clicking — loud sound effects on that site) range today. Shot indoors for the first time in a year and it was a nice experience. Friendly and helpful staff, good ventilation and … Continue reading →

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Boberg XR9-S arrived!

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Oleg Volk

And it looks awesome. Fit and finish are much better than on the prototype. It even comes with a clear and well-produced instruction manual. Photos soon.

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Dennis from Dragon Leather was just here

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Oleg Volk

He showed me the prize holster for the current Wounded Warrior fundraiser. Dragon Leather, now in Tennessee.

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Time to get better legislators!

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Oleg Volk

This applies equally to New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Illinois, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Washington DC.

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Heller Commemorative .44Spl Bulldog

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Heller Foundation | Charter Arms fundraiser

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Slightly more fancy

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Springfield TRP (a discontinued variant?) | Viridian X5L

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Simple and functional.

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Oleg Volk
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Left hand or right, Dennis makes them

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Dragonleather Works | Para Ordnance | STI | KD Holsters (grips on the STI) I am currently carrying a G23 in a Dragonleather belt slide. I used to carry a Kahr P9 when “feeling lazy”, but a combination of a … Continue reading →

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Small arms for right and left hands

Posted on August 20, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Right hand IWB (brown) and left hand tuckable (black) holsters made by Erik Srigley. Right hand (22wmr) and left hand (38spl) revolvers by Charter Arms. Copper rose sculpture by Galina Rubanovskaya, the lovely wife of the recently mentioned knife-maker Nikolay. … Continue reading →

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Essentials for civilized living

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Oleg Volk
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vz61 Scorpion

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Pistol version of the submachine gun. With a stock, it is a very controllable automatic weapon. Without a stock or an automatic mode, it’s a fairly large 20-shot pistol with low recoil. Scorpion is also imported by Czechpoint.

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.22 Magnum snubbie

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Lots of muzzle flash, lots of noise, not much recoil or muzzle rise. A reasonable defensive choice for people who can’t handle a heavy revolver or strong recoil. From a 2″ barrel, penetration with expansion is 11″, ~14.5″ with ball … Continue reading →

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An alternate version of the Brady Campaign poster

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Oleg Volk
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