Category Archives: weapon

New revolver

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Oleg Volk

A new revolver arrived recently, along with a very impressive rig from El Paso Saddlery. The new gun is for fun and practice, and comes as a pair with a longer-barreled target counterpart. One major argument for the single action … Continue reading →

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Better than milspec

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Oleg Volk

The common complaint with Army issue guns is that they are made by the lowest bidder. South Korean K5 (P51 in the commercial dress) is no exception. Back when Korean Daewoo P51 pistols became available in the US, I didn’t … Continue reading →

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Guns aren’t the solution…except when they are.

Posted on July 6, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Opponents of firearms for effective self-defense tell others to run away from danger, to learn martial arts, or to “give the bad guy what he wants”. Not everyone can follow that advice…in fact, almost no one can. Least of all, … Continue reading →

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Crowdsourced shotgun

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Oleg Volk

A friend recently gave me an 870 shotgun. It lacked only a few important details, like the barrel or the intact buttstock. Fortunately, 870 is like an AR15 in terms of parts availability. A few days later, another friend took … Continue reading →

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They grow up so fast

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Years ago, I took photos of Michael Williamson‘s daughter, the actress Morrigan Sanders. In the time that passed, her AR gained better iron sights and a 1.5×24 ACOG in place of the EOTech, but stayed pretty much the same otherwise. … Continue reading →

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If you shoot 357Mag for effect, get a Coonan

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Full-power 357Mag recoil in revolvers is usually quite substantial. I tend to shoot 38Spl in mine unless carrying them, which I do very seldom. The Coonan, on the other hand, gives some muzzle flip but very minimal felt recoil. Shooting … Continue reading →

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Shot placement and caliber matter. Color, not so much.

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Oleg Volk

The revolver shown actually works very well.

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“You and what army?”

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Oleg Volk
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Personal Independence

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Obviously, providing for own safety is only one facet of independent living. Being able and willing to work, having interpersonal skills to navigate the social environment are other necessary components. Those skills, more than material inheritance, are what caring parents … Continue reading →

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Accessorizing the AK

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Furniture and magazine: Tapco Optic rail: Ultimak Co-witnessed red dot sight: Lucid M7 Load-bearing vest: High Speed Gear Active hearing protection: MSA

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Compact yet effective

Posted on June 23, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Springfield XDS with Viridian C5L light/laser

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A matter of priorities

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Single shot Ferret 50 with, of course, a Nightforce scope. Hornady 750-grain match ammo.

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My buddy Scott

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Just a snapshot from the last weekend.

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The lens sees what the eye doesn’t

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Oleg Volk

I made a panoramic collage of the countryside near Biel in Switzerland. Only upon review at home did I notice an interesting detail. (Click on the preview to load the full panorama. The area of interest is marked on it.) … Continue reading →

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Redhead with a KSG

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Oleg Volk
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This is my burka. There are many like it…

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Soviet “Ameba” suit often used by snipers during WW2. Mosin 91/30 rifle with 3.5x PU scope.

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Addressing a common misconception

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Joe Huffman’s blog tracks examples of what he calls Markley’s Law, the tendency of anti-freedom people to equate gun ownership with penis envy. Dismissing this affectation would be the simplest course of action, but the delusion seems common enough to … Continue reading →

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Chris Cheng talks about MP5 submachine gun

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Oleg Volk
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Because they are fun!

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Submachine guns have many practical uses. They are also plain fun. This man picked one up for the first time in his long life. Like driving a car or riding a bicycle, the pleasure comes from being in control of … Continue reading →

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A Swiss Spartan?

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Looking at his sleeve more closely… Give up the K31? Only if the foes take all of the GP11 first, center mass. Then, the bayonet.

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