Category Archives: shotgun

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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An excellent range day

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Oleg Volk

For once, I went to the range without a camera. With several guns to fire in a limited time and poor lighting available, I concentrated on having fun. We set up at 25 yards and played for a while. One … Continue reading →

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Short shotgun comparison

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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In case your KSG doesn’t hold enough ammunition…

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Oleg Volk

…bring a dozen more rounds with you on a Mesa Tactical side-saddle. If you use 3″ shells, that would be an extra full pound of launch-able lead.

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They do exist!

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Another rack was on the range being test fired, and about twice as many were already in boxes at the shipping room.

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Dionna

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Two photos from a test session.

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15 rounds of 12ga

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Oleg Volk

With magnum shells, the full KSG load of 15 shots adds up to a whole pound (!) of lead. With reduced recoil 1oz loads and straight stock, KSG becomes a very comfortable shotgun.

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Gio with KSG

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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Similar manual of arms

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Oleg Volk

One major advantage of AR15 platform is the number of calibers and configurations that all share the same manual of arms. At first glance, MKA1919 appears to be another AR15, but appearances are deceiving. Internally, this 12ga shotgun is most … Continue reading →

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Famous James

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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The actual MH

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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Tools of trade

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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KSG in green

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Production KSG runs 3″ shells, so its capacity is nominally 12+1. With 2.75″ shells it holds 14+1. This one has a muzzle set up for chokes, brakes, breaching stand-off devices. The light “dashes” on top of the magazine tube are … Continue reading →

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Out of buckshot, pushing on!

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Oleg Volk

“Кончится картечь, не пропадём…” Winchester 1897(12ga), Savage 1915(32ACP). Background photo from http://www.wallchan.com/wallpaper/2447/

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Bullpups at the range

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Oleg Volk
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Hunter vs. soldier, new post on CTD blog

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Hunter vs. soldier, rifle vs. musket.

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KSG review up on CTD blog

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Oleg Volk

The Controversial KSG.

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KSG and targets

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Oleg Volk
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