Category Archives: weapon

Some girls get excited by gold and diamonds…

Posted on August 6, 2016 by Oleg Volk

…others, by steel, brass and lead. Which would make a better teammate? “Сама не летает и другим не даёт.”

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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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AR57 review: new on American Shooting Journal

Posted on August 6, 2016 by Oleg Volk

A 5.7 Alternative For Self-defense, Varmint Hunting  

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Why such an emphasis on smaller and lighter guns: new on AllOutoor

Posted on August 4, 2016 by Oleg Volk

The change in demographics of gun ownership.

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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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A scope so clear…

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Oleg Volk

…that you can see right into the afterlife of your foes! NEMO 300WinMag rifle, US OPtics 3-17x scope. A skilled shooter with a spotter could dominate a significant stretch of landscape with this combo.

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Custom rifles are always works in progress

Posted on July 31, 2016 by Oleg Volk

The first approach looks like this: light tapering 1:8 twist barrel, muzzle brake and charging handle by Strike Industries, ambi safety by them also. Mission First Tactical grip and stock, carbon fiber forend by Brigand Arms. Improved trigger. Lancer magazine. … Continue reading →

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In a hurry

Posted on July 28, 2016 by Oleg Volk

No time to unfold the stock or to put on pants 🙂

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Pew-pew with a PU

Posted on July 28, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Mosin with a 3.5x PU scope.

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“I just want my M14!”

Posted on July 28, 2016 by Oleg Volk
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Gun stand

Posted on July 28, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Made from the finest porcelain.

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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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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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Compact but long-range

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Desert Tech Covert .308 with 3-17x US Optics scope. Short, handy and effective up to the limit of the cartridge range. People look like this after shooting it. The person, incidentally, is a talented photographer in her own right. She … Continue reading →

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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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How prohibitions endure

Posted on July 23, 2016 by Oleg Volk

US had numerous state level prohibitions on alcohol before the national one was enacted. I wondered how people stood for those and didn’t shoot the culprits out of hand. Then, a thought occurred to me that explained how prohibitions of … Continue reading →

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ATI .22LR upper for Omni lower: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Oleg Volk

A semi-auto rifle that competes with bolt actions for accuracy

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Guns, fidelity and genital size

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Reading anti-gunner comments about guns being compensations for small genitals, I wonder if they realize the assertion is a compliment. In nature, species with relatively large genitals are engaged in sperm competition, generally stemming from non-monogamous mating habits. Developing large … Continue reading →

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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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