Category Archives: weapon

Light carbines on shipboard

Posted on August 2, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Kel-Tec CMR30 .22wmr with Vortex Spitfire 3x scope RDB 5.56mm with Trijicon VCOG 1-6x scope

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A rifle so light, an 8 year old can run it.

Posted on August 1, 2015 by Oleg Volk

And the same 8 year old was able to handle it unsupported as well.  I.C.E.-designed AIR15 was quite a bit handier than her own M&P15-22.

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Pole arms and hoplophobes

Posted on July 31, 2015 by Oleg Volk

I wonder why the fans of Markley’s Law don’t annoy the Swiss guardsmen with their helberds or the Japanese history reenactors with spears and naginatas. Seems to me, the users of pole arms are far more appropriate targets for the accusations … Continue reading →

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“Hey, I carry one just like it!”

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Oleg Volk

A big advantage of working with competent models is that they can be asked to do a task instead of being directed, minute degree at a time, into a position which mimics doing the task. For example: “Please point the … Continue reading →

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Why have a light rifle?

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Oleg Volk

To carry the balance of the weight in ammunition, of course! Volquartsen Ultralite .22 action in Blackhawk Axiom stock. The sight is a C-More attached sideways in a custom mount. Black Dog Machine drum with 50 rounds. And a Ruger 22/45 Lite … Continue reading →

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Three pounder in a field position

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Oleg Volk

  Just the solution for a small junior shooter: Volquartsen Ultralite .22 action in Blackhawk Axiom stock. Three pound rifle with a tele-stock. The sight is a C-More attached sideways in a custom mount.

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Sometimes shorter IS better: a very handy CQB package

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Oleg Volk

This is a Spike’s Tactical 300 Blackout pistol with 8.5″ barrel. It delivers fairly impressive external ballistics, but it’s still an AR pistol and requires specific training for effective use. When a friend came by with a registered short barrel lower (also Spike’s … Continue reading →

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Walther CCP vs PPS: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Two very dissimilar Walther pistols for concealed carry.

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Russian legislative logic at its finest

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Larger printable file available on request. Translation: Powerful, long-ranged rifles for hunting and sport — legal.But even the weakest pistols for self-defense — banned.Where’s the logic in that?

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A very functional lightweight

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Oleg Volk

At the beginning, AR15 was supposed to be a lightweight carbine. MAG Tactical brought the concept back with AIR15, a carbine that’s under 4.5 pounds with the sight. While it ships with two Magpul 30-rounder, I handed it to my guest … Continue reading →

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CMMG and Faxon Piston AR Review: new on Shooting Illustrated

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Oleg Volk

CMMG Mod4 SA and Faxon ARAK21 compared. Since SI placed only some of the photos supplied, I will add one of them below:

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When in Rome…

Posted on July 15, 2015 by Oleg Volk

…I couldn’t do as these Romans, as their laws aren’t very friendly to gun ownership and less friendly to carry. The US laws are no better as far as visitors are concerned. This is the main down side to foreign … Continue reading →

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Don’t Cast Needless Shadows with Weapon-mounted Lights: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Oleg Volk

X5L light/laser combo in practical use

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Girls having fun

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Oleg Volk

 

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A case for 25ACP: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Does this round have a place in the defensive line-up?

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LAR47 carbine review: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Oleg Volk

7.62×39 in AR15 form — an unexpectedly useful combination.

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Movie Review: Winter in Wartime

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Oleg Volk

A Dutch WW2 movie about a family part of which helps a downed British airman, others…not so much. Well-scripted and well-acted. Plot – 9 Visuals – 7 (excellent action, good props other than people using decocked single action pistols to threaten others, … Continue reading →

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Optimizing ammunition for 9mm carbines: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Accuracy, terminal effectiveness and other factors to consider.

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The deerslayer

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Natasha demonstrates her hunting bow.

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Fashionable lady

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Kel-Tec PLR16 with Viridian X5L light/laser on a Midwest Industries forend.

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