Category Archives: weapon

Black, red and yellow…

Posted on October 3, 2015 by Oleg Volk

…nature’s danger warning, slightly subdued in this instance.     The rifle is an update of the Doublestar “teen gun” with Strike Industries forend for Mlock capability. Good ventilation and heat shields are pretty helpful to the gun with a pencil thin … Continue reading →

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Resculpting the Polymer: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Customizing plastic guns for better fit.

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Remington ACR in 300BLK, suppressed

Posted on September 27, 2015 by Oleg Volk

A very handy little rifle, with minimal recoil and good accuracy. Does a number on bowling pins with 220gr subsonics at 50 yards, splitting them right in half. No blowback with suppressor. ACR | 762SD-N6  

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Good craftsmen merit better tools

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Alexis has been progressing quickly with a 22-45, now she’s upgrading to a Volquartsen Scorpion, courtesy of the generous sponsor. The RMR is a loaner, pending a more permanent solution. Extended, sprung floorplates are made by TK. She seems pleased … Continue reading →

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Magazine commonality

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Oleg Volk

We’ve seen AR15 rifles with AK magazine, now we have AK based rifles that feed from AR magazines for ease of insertion and better availability. On the left, Amendment Arms Joshua MK5E, a milled AK-pattern rifle with monolithic rail, adjustable … Continue reading →

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“I am not Charlie!”

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Oleg Volk

It may be better to be a live jackal than a dead lion, but it is better still to be a live lion. And usually easier. (Robert Heinlein) When people regularly die for expressing their beliefs, free speech does not … Continue reading →

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Zombie green rifle

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Oleg Volk

What is the temperature of a zombie? Above ambient, I would assume. Fighting Sheepdog rifle with IR Defense Hunter scope. I forget who made the can.

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Waste not

Posted on September 12, 2015 by Oleg Volk

  The knife handle is coyote jawbone. The club for seal hunting is petrified walrus penis bone. Human parts aren’t generally used for crafts, but they make fine temporary display stands for arms.

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Why not a longslide?

Posted on September 12, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Nighhawk T4 in 9mm: 3.8″ barrel, 5″ height, 1.32″ width. Compact, with light recoil and good accuracy. Great for concealed carry. But it’s not being concealed here, which brings me to a practical question: “Why not a longer pistol?” Much … Continue reading →

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.45 caliber rifles

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Oleg Volk

  45LC | 45-70Govt

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What’s the situation in Puerto Rico now?

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Oleg Volk

In June, Puerto Rico gun laws got struck down. What does it mean in practice for the island residents and visitors? (The rifle is Henry octagon pump in 22WMR. The beach is on Vieques Island.)

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Socializing with native troops

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Oleg Volk

She looks in dire need of humanitarian aid, ear and eye protection. A 30mm grenade launcher wouldn’t hurt, either.  

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Superhuman senses.

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Oleg Volk

She can hear better and tell bearing of the sound source more precisely with the amplified hearing protection. She can see in the dark with the thermal scope. And she’s definitely compensating with the Tavor for her inability to well-aimed … Continue reading →

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Origina 12 shotgun (production): new on AllOutdoor

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Oleg Volk

A scattergun for the 21st century

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Busy time

Posted on September 6, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Lots of visitors these days. Some haven’t changed much in five years, others grew up in just two.  Lots of new guns, too.   The guests socialize and share knowledge. Learning the proper stance, practicing trigger control with dry fire. … Continue reading →

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A good role model for adults

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Oleg Volk

At age 8, this young man can shoot Glock 17 (9mm) competently and safely. With this kind of examples in front of them, adults who are apprehensive about firearms might just realize that they aren’t difficult to operate properly. It might … Continue reading →

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Berthier 8x50mm rifle

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Berthier rifle was a “brilliant” design that provided an en bloc alternative to the tube magazine in the 1886 Lebel. It used the same cartridge — three lousy rounds at a time compared to Lebel’s eight, but with much quicker … Continue reading →

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cz52

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Oleg Volk

The legend The reality The pistol was a gift from a friend. Thanks to the recent arrival of 7.62×25 gun food, live fire review is coming.

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Co-worker Tiffany

Posted on August 30, 2015 by Oleg Volk

One of the best features of working freelance is being able to pick the co-workers. While most of my models are local friends, all but one of my retouchers live elsewhere. Tiffany is the one local colleague. We go back … Continue reading →

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Volquartsen solution for the left-handed.

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Volquartsen Ultra Lite .22 is an awesome rifle, but the thumbhole stock is fairly long and designed purely for right-handed users. Fortunately, one minute with a screwdriver puts on an even lighter Hogue stock which is shorter and ambidextrous. Add … Continue reading →

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