Category Archives: weapon

Updated Mosin

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Oleg Volk

K31-style loop safety, Archangel stock, Micor flash hider. K31 safety is fairly awkward, but it’s a huge improvement on the original Mosin design. Turned-down bolt handle permits a low scope mount.

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Girls with guns

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Oleg Volk
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The right to self-defense in New York City?

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Oleg Volk

The endgame of oppression is usually somewhere between the psychotic mass murders of the Nazi Germany or Pol Pot’s Cambodia and the more pragmatic feudalism we see now in Russia and New York City. The retiring Mayor Blomberg — famous … Continue reading →

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More images previously published on paper

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Oleg Volk

1920x1050px wallpaper showing Magnum Research BFR in 500JRH. Dan Wesson Specialist, 45ACP.

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Jeopardy, opportunity, ability

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Oleg Volk

The shooting of Andy Lopez for the “crime” of carrying an airsoft toy gun in California is interesting for several reasons. One, the shooter is an acquaintance whom I know through the Firing Line forum and regard favorably, largely thanks … Continue reading →

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GWACS polymer lower: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Pluses and minuses of one-piece polymer lower.

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“Shoot to Win” by Chris Cheng

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Oleg Volk

For the past year, I’ve been taking photos for Chris Cheng’s upcoming book. This book is now available for pre-order. I endorse it.

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Loaner mousguns needed.

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Oleg Volk

I’d like to borrow a Browning Baby (or the similar .25 Colt, Beretta) and any flavor of NAA Mini revolver in 22LR for a test firing in Nashville. Anyone?

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This is why I like Boberg XR9

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Oleg Volk

The gun is small, light, has a good trigger and very low recoil. First, I tried it on paper. Rapid fire from 21ft shows lack of trigger control on my part, I am still not used to DAO triggers. That … Continue reading →

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Right rifle for left-hand shooters

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Oleg Volk

RRA Operator-L with EOTech sight, X5L RS light/laser, Magpul 40rd magazine and AFG. The fashionable hat is from Henschel.

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Strange shotgun

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Mossberg 500 shotgun converted to take Saiga 12 magazines.

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CZ P09 Duty as a Survival Gun: New on AllOutdoor

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Can a defensive sidearm be pressed into other uses?

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Visible bullet trace

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Student in Condition 1 carry course fires a Glock 23 at the range. Bullet trace is visible. I recently attended one of their sessions and found both classroom and range portions very informative.

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Newlyweds in training

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Oleg Volk
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SU16

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Kel-tec SU16 fills the same niche as the original Colt AR15: a lightweight but capable rifle that can go anywhere and not unduly burden the person carrying it. With 18.5″ barrel, it weighs less than an M1 carbine or even … Continue reading →

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A lady’s bodyguard

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Oleg Volk

PLR16 with Red Lion Precision forend, Viridian X5L light/laser, Manticore Arms flash hider, Magpul Gen.2 20-rounder.

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Everything in one tidy package.

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Oleg Volk

SU16E (16C with pistol grip kit) with Trijicon Reflex (“always on”), X15 drum (50 rounds on tap, usually sufficient to break contact), Insight light/laser and a sound suppressor. Three redundant sighting options (red dot, irons, laser). Magpul stock and angled … Continue reading →

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Two lessons from the biker attack on a family in NY

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Oleg Volk

We now learn that cops were among the bikers who attacked a traveling family in New York and took an active role in the beating. Two lessons jump out at me: 1. Given a choice, try to avoid jurisdictions like … Continue reading →

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New on AllOutdoor: Sight Options for Defensive Pistols

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Read it there…

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A-tacs camo works pretty well.

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Oleg Volk

This Tavor uses a Gear Head Works forend that holds any 1″ light or laser (a Primary Arms tactical light with tape switch in this instance). The suppressor looks big because it’s a YHM .308 can mounted on a .223 … Continue reading →

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