Category Archives: shotgun

Shotgun training needed in Chattanooga, TN

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Oleg Volk

A friend just got volunteered to represent her company in a clay shooting tournament August 17. She’s shot rifle and handgun before but not shotgun. Who could assist her with learning the basics of shotgun on moving targets — in … Continue reading →

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About that “military-style” buzzword

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Erin Palette wrote an excellent explanation of the anti-gunner’s favorite scaredy-word, “military-style”. The effort isn’t even limited to firearms — just trying carrying a sword or a sabre in Japan, England or many US states! Perhaps the only firearms that … Continue reading →

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Striker 12 revolver shotgun

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Striker 12 is a fairly clever device but, at the core, it is a revolver. Revolving wheel lock carbines have been around since the early 1500s. That didn’t stop BATF from classifying it as a “destructive device” subject to registration … Continue reading →

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Twelve times twelve

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Another Coal Creek Saiga with a 12-round SGM magazine. I haven’t chronographed this gun, but other people’s data indicates drop of muzzle velocity from 1250fps to about 1000. Seems like a reasonable trade for the small length. Fans of longer … Continue reading →

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Another 12GA shortie

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Also seen at Coal Creek Armory, a Saiga 12 with 8″ barrel and 12-shot magazine.

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Shotgun so sweet, it’s even painted like a chocolate chip cookie

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Seen this weekend at Coal Creek Armory in Knoxville.

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Asking for official permission to stay alive.

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Often in home defense episodes, people ask 911 dispatchers for permission to use effective means of self-defense. “Mother, may I please, please save my life by fighting those who’d murder me?” I would guess this stems from being unsure of … Continue reading →

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Smiles all around

Posted on July 21, 2012 by Oleg Volk

(Photo by Jon S.)

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Not just for small bore shooters anymore!

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Oleg Volk

The AR sight picture tshirt isn’t just for riflemen anymore. MKA1919 has the same sight picture and so fits the canon.

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Akdal MKA1919

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Oleg Volk

The manual of arms for the MKA1919 is half-way between AR15 and Sig556, a lot closer than that of other autoloading shotguns.

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Fun with massive firepower

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Linoge from Walls of the City brought this shotgun last month. It was a lot of fun.

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Should I give another try to wing shooting?

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Oleg Volk

I am a notoriously bad shotgunner. Part of this is the lack of practice — I get much better a couple hundred of rounds into practice session. But I get 3 of 25 after a long break, which suggests that … Continue reading →

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Pistol shooters

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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A shotgun named Vera

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Oleg Volk

In shotgun we trust? (“Vera” means “faith” in Russian.) Made by Coal Creek Armory.

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Shotgun! Blast!

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Oleg Volk

As you can see, both recoil energetically. The difference in muzzle flash is mainly due to the barrel length, as they were firing the same ammunition. With both guns, you get to throw lead at the target by the pound, … Continue reading →

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New on CTD: Shorter!

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Short shotgun gets even shorter.

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Combination guns

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Oleg Volk

How practical are over and under rifle/shotgun combinations for hunting in the US? I am looking at the older 410/22 and newer 308/12ga or 223/20ga combos. Do game laws ever conflict with the ability to have shot and bullets available … Continue reading →

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Riots vs. pogroms

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Oleg Volk

I hear quite a few worried comments about the possibility of civil unrest in the US. Looking at the precedents, I see three directions it could take: riots, pogroms and freelance criminal activity. The latter, individually perpetrated crime, is what … Continue reading →

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Trijicon Reflex 1×42

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Oleg Volk

I finally found a good sight for the KSG: fiber optic Reflex. It holds the recoil of slugs fine, has a wide field of view and a bright reticle. Fiber optic/tritium illumimation means I do not have to remember to … Continue reading →

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A wisp of a girl…with a 12 gauge shotgun

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Oleg Volk

This girl and her sister are left-handed. Her parents and brother are right-handed. Bottom ejection (as with Browning BPS, Ithaca 37 and Keltec KSG) gets around this difference.

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