Category Archives: weapon

Bullpup SKS

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Oleg Volk

A very clever and ergonomic adaptation seen at the Bullpup Conference. The stock was made by Shernic Gun Works, and the resulting contraption worked reliably with 20-round Tapco AK magazines. With the 2x pistol scope, it was quite accurate out … Continue reading →

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Smile with teeth.

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Oleg Volk
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My recent publications

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Oleg Volk

About left-handed AR15s in Shooting Illustrated. Print version is more extensively illustrated. Interview with Serbian Kalibar. Print version is more extensively illustrated.

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Rifle manual of arms in a shotgun

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Firebird Precision TAC12 (differs from the current TAC12A1 only in the take-down method) with 10-round magazines and EOTech sight.

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HK MP7 sound-suppressed with B&T silencer

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Oleg Volk

4.6x30mm round fires bullets in the 26-42 grain range at 2000-2400fps. Designed to penetrate soft body armor, it produces minimal felt recoil, especially when sound-suppressed. It’s quite easy to keep a 3-6 round burst on a silhouette at 100 meters. … Continue reading →

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This could have been a submachine gun or at least a short carbine…

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Oleg Volk

…but it’s only a PPS43, in the crippled “pistol” form mandated by NFA1934 regulations.  

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Upgrading Marlin 336 with better sights: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Rails, ghost ring sights, optics, oh my!

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Low-recoil 45ACP compact

Posted on September 7, 2014 by Oleg Volk

The extra 1.5″ of barrel length and +1 round of capacity relative to other compact 45s are nice, but it’s the very low felt recoil that I like best about Boberg XR45-S. Plus, it is accurate and works with a wide … Continue reading →

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Putting pistol caliber wars into perspective.

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Today, more people take photos with cell phone cameras than with any other kind. Convenience, ubiquity and the ability to post results at once all combine to make the tiny cameras with miniscule sensors more popular than all other types … Continue reading →

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Uzi

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Don’t get too excited…it’s an Uzi A semi-auto carbine with a short display-only barrel. The real thing has 16 inches of rifled pipe but only about ten inch sight radius, roughly stamped and welded receiver and a heck of a … Continue reading →

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I blame DDB!

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Back in 1994-95, David Dyer-Bennet was the main factor behind my increased interest in RKBA. His reasoned explanation of how he saw reality were compelling. He also had the books of RA Heinlein on his side. By 1996, I looked … Continue reading →

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Aim well. Placement counts.

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Pietta 1858 target revolver imported by Traditions Firearms. If I am going to shoot a slow-loading weapon, I might as well hit my targets!

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“Girls can’t handle recoil.”

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Recoilless to the rescue! RPG7 here, though the good old American 106mm would do better for actually hitting things at range. Just mind the backblast, it’s apt to singe the curtains.

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“The original owner didn’t need it anymore…”

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Let’s see how it shoots… (Don’t actually fire it without eye and ear protection!) A good deal on STG44-22: $330!  

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Scoping the STG44: new on CTD blog

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Getting full accuracy from this fun plinker.

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GSG Sturmgewehr 44 in .22LR: new on CTD blog

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Oleg Volk

My experience with the updated STG44-22.

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Almost a DMR

Posted on August 17, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Eight-year-old Taylor is running his dad’s AR15 with a 3×20 scope mounted, old-school, on the carry handle.  Two and a half inch group at 50 yards isn’t a bad start for the first time he shot anything larger than a 10-22. This … Continue reading →

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Lawyer portraits

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Alexandria Kincaid specializes in gun-related issues. Disclaimer: we did no live fire, hence the absence of eye protection. She brought the FS2000 and the Tavor, and Lyle from Ultimak provided the Mni-14.  

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Somebody’s time is running out…

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Oleg Volk

1858 Army, target version. This is my first foray into black powder, so I tried to pick something with practical value.

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Fashionable pistolera

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Kahr P9 with upcoming Viridian R5 laser. Keltec PF9

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