Category Archives: shotgun

Shotgun for the wife

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Our brilliant vice president argued that a double-barrel shotgun is the best home defense weapon for a woman. While 19th century technology is not the worst possible choice, much better options exist. Biden’s advice on its use — “go out on … Continue reading →

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Reluctant use of force

Posted on November 15, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Nobody wants to get into a gun fight, even if victory is assured. De-escalation of conflict is taught and practiced almost religiously. The number of homicides outside of drug-related gang warfare is essentially statistical noise besides the massive number of … Continue reading →

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Saiga for a rainy day

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Saiga 12 with Primary Arms red dot on a TWS rail receiver cover.

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An excellent new web-connected gun store

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Oleg Volk

My friend Dennis Badurina, of Dragon Leatherworks fame, has just updated his store to make on-line sales. The site updates itself every 15 minutes, and is as close to live-time as they can get in inventory levels and availability. They also have an … Continue reading →

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A very traditional Remington 870

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Oleg Volk

 

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Tristar Viper G2 left-hand shotgun: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Tristar Viper G2 left-hand shotgun.

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Neither predator nor prey.

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Oleg Volk

The problem with many anti-gun people is their inability to envision themselves as something other than those two roles. In countries where positive illustrations are unavailable due to restrictive laws, it’s hard to show by example. In the US, it … Continue reading →

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Rifle manual of arms in a shotgun

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Firebird Precision TAC12 (differs from the current TAC12A1 only in the take-down method) with 10-round magazines and EOTech sight.

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Firebird Precision TAC12A1: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Oleg Volk

American-made Saiga and Vepr alternative.

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Vepr 12: new at AllOudoor

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Vepr 12 first impressions.

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Good times

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Just spent a day making photos and videos, chatting with friends and shooting Vepr 12 and FG42. Great overcast weather, talented and well-equipped WW2 reenactor model, and a good day for me in terms of accuracy. FG42 with iron sights shot … Continue reading →

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Cool people I know

Posted on July 12, 2014 by Oleg Volk

 

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Red dots on AKs and shotguns

Posted on June 14, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Having used Bulgarian, Polish and certain US polymer magazines, I am a convert. Steel is just too heavy for the same result. AK is a 3-4MOA rifle and yet nobody questions the utility of a red dot sight for improved … Continue reading →

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Shotguns for the AK users

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Oleg Volk

For people who shoot AK pattern rifles, it makes sense to use similar .22 traning carbines. And it makes as much sense to use shotguns with similar manual of arms, either Saiga… ..or Vepr. Both come with 5-rd magazines, but … Continue reading →

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Behind the scenes

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Oleg Volk

The result looks a lot like this. (Photo by Heather Cernik)

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Updating old guns to accept optics

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Oleg Volk

TWS and Ultimak rails for AK, Mini-14, M1A, M1 carbine, Garand, Saiga and others.

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Dry fire practice with shotgun

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Trying out a Primary Arms red dot attached to Saiga 12 through an Ultimak rail. Ear protection isn’t used until later, when live ammunition comes into use. Ten round magazine is by AGP.

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An observation about .410 defensive shotguns

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Yesterday, I had a chance to play with Mossberg 500HD, a .410 pump designed for defense. We test-fired a whole bunch of ammo types at the IDTS 3D target and more at an old cooking pan, some rotten logs and … Continue reading →

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UTS15

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Oleg Volk

UTS15 with EOTech holographic sight. Stoked with a mix of Rio 00 buck and slugs in a Comp-tac carrier on Minotaur belt. Backup pistol is a Glock 23 in a DragonLeather Flatjack holster.  

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Two signs of well-involved parents

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Personal firearms (and training in their use), and braces. Both give kids a cause for smiling. Remington 870 Youth 20ga in pink camo. Around here, it actually fits pretty well with faded yellowish grass.

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