Category Archives: weapon

Snapshots of a sharp, pointy thing

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Skallywag Tactical

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Thanks, Will!

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Oleg Volk

While still sorting the many good photos that came out of the photo shoot at Will M-Four studio, I’d like to post a shout-out for Will and his site. Will’s kind invitation provided me with highly productive work day, new … Continue reading →

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Peaceful uses of explosives

Posted on December 28, 2013 by Oleg Volk

In response to my recent post, everyone focused on combat uses of explosives. While that is an important use, it is relatively uncommon. Just as firearms are used for recreation, hunting and other non-defensive uses far, far more often than … Continue reading →

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Ever wondered why Japan has no gun rights movement?

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Consider that the ready access to explosives has been only restricted in the US for less than one lifetime. How many civil rights RKBA activists even try to get access to explosives and various tools containing them (grenades, mines, detcord, … Continue reading →

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Upgrading the PSL

Posted on December 21, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Romanian PSL is a decent way to launch 7.62x54R without punishing recoil. For a 13 year old marksman, that’s an important consideration. Sure, she’s fired 338 Lapua Mag rifles last year, but they were heavy, set up on a bipod … Continue reading →

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Photos from range day with Faxon

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Oleg Volk

I promised photos. The gun runs at about 700rpm and remains controllable. Trigger is good enough for squeezing off single rounds in auto mode, though we shot 2-4rd bursts most of the time. Beta testing showed full compatibility. And, of … Continue reading →

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Nice thing about bullpups

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Oleg Volk

The fit, in ready to use mode, containers in which nobody would expect a long gun. Very handy when a conventional long gun case would attract too much attention. In this case, a KSG and 40 Brenneke slugs (15 internally) … Continue reading →

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Her goblin-cleaver…

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Oleg Volk

…is chambered in .35Remington.

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Improving the PSL

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Oleg Volk

PSL aka Romak3 is a 7.62x54R AK clone. It’s a Comblock designated marksman rifle popular in the US mainly because it is far more affordable than the Soviet SVD. It usually comes with either just iron sights or a truly … Continue reading →

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37mm standing in 40mm

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Another reason for TWS forend: installing 37/40mm launchers. My experience with this handguard on the .308 Vepr has been positive.

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Quite possibly the best deal in fixed-magnification AR optics

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Oleg Volk

This optic is designed for AR15 but works on AK with a receiver rail and cheek riser as well — or you can take off the mount and use lowerrings. Prismatic scope with BDC reticle has magnification of 2.5x and … Continue reading →

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Alley sweeping

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Saiga 12 with TWS rail cover and Primary Arms red dot.

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Short, handy, reliable enough for 3-gun competition

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Oleg Volk

PLR16 pistol with SU16 rifle stock. Registered as a short-barreled rifle. Vortex red dot, Magpul furniture and Red Lion Precision forend complete it.

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H&K kind of girl

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Oleg Volk
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Nighthawk 1911

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Oleg Volk
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Tavor from the October bullpup shoot

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Oleg Volk

16.5″ black version with Meprolight red dot and Gear Head Works forend (with Primary Arms weapon light). This light is currently on sale.

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85 degrees F in sunny Cocoa, FL today

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Oleg Volk

And I found myself wishing for more clouds for my photo shoot. Every time I come to Keltec, the most interesting variants of their guns come from the trunks and desk drawers of the employees. This one is no different, … Continue reading →

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Models needed around Cocoa, FL for this week.

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Looking for models age 20-35, men and women, who have at least some familiarity with safe handling of firearms. The projected look would be young professionals who enjoy recreational shooting and appreciate the defensive utility of firearms as well. I … Continue reading →

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Busy, busy…in America and in Russia.

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Oleg Volk

While I have been scrambling, camera in hand, through rocky hills of Austin, TX with my friends from TWS, quite a few of my photos got circulated in Russia at the second RKBA convention.  Many will see yourselves on the … Continue reading →

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Smaller caliber and less magazine capacity? Not likely!

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Oleg Volk

My new toy. Flush magazines hold 12 rounds of 45ACP, extended hold 14. This pistol is tighter than any custom 1911 I’ve handled.

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