While notch and post sights work reasonably well with young eyes and select-fire weapons, aperture sights are usually preferred for semi-auto rifles. In the AK world, that includes Valemt, Galil and the new Russian AK12. Tech Sights and Texas Weapon … Continue reading →

Posted in rifle, weapon | Tagged 7.62x39, AK47, aperture, rifleman, sights | 10 Comments

Similar manual of arms

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Oleg Volk

One major advantage of AR15 platform is the number of calibers and configurations that all share the same manual of arms. At first glance, MKA1919 appears to be another AR15, but appearances are deceiving. Internally, this 12ga shotgun is most … Continue reading →

Posted in ammunition, shotgun, training, Uncategorized, weapon | Tagged 12ga, box, magazine, manual of arms, mka1919, semi-auto | 16 Comments

Two mounting options for AK types

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Forward rail, in this case from SGM Tactical. Works well for red dot sights. Side clamp-on mount with Picatinny rail on top. Better for scopes.

Posted in rifle, weapon | Tagged mount, optic, rail, Vepr | 1 Comment

The best thing about taking new shooters to the range

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Carbine shown is a Keltec SU22 carbine with AAC Prodigy suppressor and Primary Arms red dot.

Posted in interesting people, rifle, sound suppressor, training, weapon | Tagged 22LR, fun, marksmanship, new shooter, range, rimfire, woman | 1 Comment

An honorable obligation

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Wedding vows are heavy on promises. Implied in them is the intent to keep the spouse safe. It’s not the promise to “protect by calling strangers to our aid” but to “cherish and protect”. The obligation is gender-neutral. A single … Continue reading →

Posted in interesting people, rifle, rkba, self-defense, weapon | 9 Comments

Dennis

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Got to see Mr. Dragon Leather on my last visit to Knoxville. Picked up a new pocket holster for PF9 with .22 conversion kit and Laserlyte laser (photos soon) — it’s so beautifully made, I wonder how I would be … Continue reading →

Posted in holster, interesting people, pistol, rifle, weapon | 4 Comments

How my models learn to shoot

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Some of the people I photograph are not familiar with firearms. I try to remedy that, both to have more versatile models and for their benefit as well. I taught the basics to two last weekend, both times using suppressed … Continue reading →

Posted in ammunition, rifle, self-defense, sound suppressor, training, weapon | Tagged keltec, red dot, SU22 | 4 Comments

How to shoot 7.62x54R and not feel much recoil

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Just back from Knoxville where I got to hang out with Sayuncle, Dennis Badurina, Evie (in the video below) and several new friends. Went to shoot with WPA. Based on the experience, I now want an ITT hydraulic stock buffer … Continue reading →

Posted in ammunition, interesting people, rifle, weapon | Tagged 7.62x54R, range, recoil, shooter, Vepr, video, Wolf Performance Arms, woman | 13 Comments

Getting a sidearm for carry — help a girl out

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Oleg Volk

An acquaintance in Florida is raising funds for the side arm, the training and the government permission to carry it. Help her out if you like. I think it’s worth doing.

Posted in pistol, self-defense, weapon | Tagged fund-raising | 9 Comments

For Jessica’s fans

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Oleg Volk

From an old photo shoot.

Posted in interesting people, pistol, weapon | Tagged 357magnum, girl, pin-up, pink, portrait, revolver | 12 Comments

Custom Kydex

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Oleg Volk

This small of the back holster was designed by my friend Chris back when he worked as an Air Marshal. He specializes in deep concealment holster, mag pouches and knife sheaths. All his holsters are truly custom, made to your … Continue reading →

Posted in holster, pistol, weapon | Tagged 380ACP, kydex, S&W Bodyguard | 5 Comments

If she starred in Home Alone, the movie would have ended much quicker.

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Works just as well outside of home. Props: tshirt from 1791 Apparel, 3″ .38Spl revolver from Czechpoint

Posted in pistol, rkba, self-defense, weapon | Tagged 38Special, Czechpoint, girl, rev, teenager, tshirt | 9 Comments

That poxy little Chicago is wagging the whole Illinois

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Champaign County Rifle Association site.

Posted in civil rights, pistol, rkba, self-defense, weapon | Tagged Chicago, Illinois | 2 Comments

“Paratrooper” M1 carbine

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Got my hands on an Auto Ordnance M1 carbines in folding and standard configurations. I prefer the two-aperture flip sight because it doesn’t jump settings on recoil like the M2 ladder sight. I also like the wood better than the … Continue reading →

Posted in ammunition, holster, pistol, rifle, weapon | Tagged 45ACP, Auto Ordnance, Dragon Leather, M1 carbine, M1911, woman | 15 Comments

Being a Credible Threat: new on CTD blog

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Read the post on CTD blog.

Posted in self-defense, weapon | Tagged blade, carbine, home defense, perceptions, rifle, sword | 13 Comments

Brown Bess, the movie

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Posted in interesting people, weapon | Tagged Brown Bess, flintlock, history, musket, Redcoat, reenactor, video | 8 Comments

New camera coming.

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Oleg Volk

I finally ordered a Panasonic G2 with 20mm and 45mm lenses. Rather than it being a substitute for 5Dmk2, it’s going to take the LX3 out of the equation. I’d lose the extreme macro capability but gain low-light performance, magnified … Continue reading →

Posted in camera and lens, weapon | Tagged compact, musing | 3 Comments

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