Category Archives: pistol

Handheld .50 caliber

Posted on August 23, 2016 by Oleg Volk

It carries well, shoots accurately and softly. For daily practice, it  accepts a .45ACP barrel and recoil spring. Guncrafter Industries #4 is the most impressive 1911 I’ve got to shoot yet.

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Tear gas won’t make her cry.

Posted on August 18, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Are gas masks sufficient protection against CS, or would other mucous membranes have to be protected as well?

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Darkness, my old friend…

Posted on August 16, 2016 by Oleg Volk

RDB-C bullpup in 6.5mm Grendel with 3x Bering Optics scope and a quick-detachable night vision device.  Infrared illuminator is off to the right. PMR30 on the side for close-range backup. Spare mags ride over AR50o steel plates. The smiley gunner … Continue reading →

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Who in Nashville could lend me a Makarov (PM)?

Posted on August 12, 2016 by Oleg Volk

I have a Polish P64 for a review, and would like to compare it to a Makarov…but I let mine go back in 2000. Could anyone lend me a Mak for photos or just join me for a range trip? … Continue reading →

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South East Asia meets Asia Minor

Posted on August 12, 2016 by Oleg Volk

12ga side-by-side, the Vice Presidential choice, and a 13-shot .380, both imported from Turkey by Zenith. Full reviews coming soon.

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Fury Carry Solution: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Kydex for the unusual.

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Umarex Luger P08 blowback pistol: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Realistic copy of the classic pistol.

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Ethan Allen or similar Pepperbox revolvers

Posted on August 6, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Does anyone know the typical powder charges and velocity for .28, .32 or .36 caliber versions?

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Father and Daughter

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Oleg Volk

The father is John Young of Fighting Sheepdog. His daughter gets to be trained by a USMC graduate. The pistol is a S&W Victory .22, a very modular design. The little loop on the back is “halo” made by Tandemkross … Continue reading →

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Firearms, a matter of credibility

Posted on July 27, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Assuming an ideal spherical teenager in vacuum…ok, let’s not. Let’s use this very specific 12 year old in a hypothetical situation of being threatened by something human-like. From the perspective of the predator, which of her weapons would pose the … Continue reading →

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A worthwhile upgrade for Walther P22

Posted on July 27, 2016 by Oleg Volk

I use P22 quite a bit when training people with small hands. In suppressed form, it eventually gunks up and has to be cleaned. Re-assembly used to be a pain because of the recoil assembly design. Not anymore! Now it’s about … Continue reading →

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Thumbs up!

Posted on July 26, 2016 by Oleg Volk

M1911A1

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Inland M1 carbines: new on Alloutdoor

Posted on July 26, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Reproductions of WW2 models and variations on the theme.

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Hi-Point C9 pistol: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Cheap or Inexpensive?

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Pet firearms to a good home

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Oleg Volk

A friend is moving from Illinois to Tennessee. To finance the move, he’d like to let go of certain surpluses: Gen 3 Glock 30SF with Talon grips, Trijicon Tritium sights + 6 extra Mags $700 Gen 4 Glock 26 with Talon … Continue reading →

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A Solid Platform for Semi-auto Handgun Optics: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Oleg Volk

UM Tactical pistol optic mount

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All smiles

Posted on July 3, 2016 by Oleg Volk

The joy of personal empowerment.

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The real reason for shooting back

Posted on July 3, 2016 by Oleg Volk

In military actions prior to the Crimean War, the ratio of dead to wounded was usually around 1:1. After the 1850s, medical corps were formed and more of the wounded survived. By WW2, 1:2 ratio was common, and modern US … Continue reading →

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Three classic designs

Posted on July 2, 2016 by Oleg Volk

All three are Inland Mfg. repros.  

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Holster for Glock 30SF

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Oleg Volk

  James Nelson made this for one of my friends. It’s quite comfortable.

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