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Xhyvette

Posted on April 18, 2017 by Oleg Volk

And a very rare photo…

…something in it is naked, and that’s not she.

Posted in humor, interesting people | 4 Comments

Tatiana Whitlock

Posted on April 14, 2017 by Oleg Volk

An article about her with my photos.

Posted in interesting people, self-defense, training | 1 Comment

Once an object of desire…

Posted on April 12, 2017 by Oleg Volk

…until the first time I tried it.

Turned out, Beretta 12S is an ergonomic nightmare, with badly designed sights and safety. The back-pressure from the sound suppressor also threw gunk into the user’s face from the ejection port. Had submachine guns been in wide civilian use, they would have improved a lot quicker than in our reality…there’s no substitute for a large non-institutional user base when it comes to refining a product.

Posted in rkba, sound suppressor, weapon | Tagged 9x19, submachine gun | 8 Comments

The cats of yesteryear

Posted on April 12, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Two furbies from 2007.

Posted in beast, pet | Tagged catmkitten, orange | 1 Comment

“Because it’s fun!”

Posted on April 11, 2017 by Oleg Volk

While many learn to shoot for practical reasons, most get into it for fun. But the entry barrier can be high, not just in regulatory and technical aspects, but in the lack of knowledge or confidence to try a potentially dangerous hobby. That’s no different from learning to ride a horse or a motorcycle.

So let your friends have fun by taking care of the process for them at first. We can always use more allies and even just non-hostile political bystanders.

Posted in rifle, training, weapon | Tagged 22WMR, fun, Henry, pump action | Comments Off

About Henry Rifles: new in American Shooting Journal

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Why do most Henry owners can’t have just one.

Posted in rifle, weapon | Tagged ASJ, lever action | 1 Comment

More precise sight for M1 carbine

Posted on April 8, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Detailed range review is coming soon.

Posted in rifle, weapon | Tagged M1 carbine, optics, scope, vintage | 8 Comments

Tender is the kiss

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Posted in beast, humor, interesting people, pet | Tagged dog | 10 Comments

Looking for attorney recommendations (Las Vegas, NV)

Posted on April 2, 2017 by Oleg Volk

A friend needs a more competent criminal attorney that what the court appointed. I don’t know who’s who there, looking for advice.

Posted in advice requested | Tagged court, law | 2 Comments

Cheese? Free Ammo!

Posted on April 1, 2017 by Oleg Volk

That’s the way to get a smile:

Posted in interesting people, weapon | Tagged 7.62x25, girl, PPS43, submachine gun, vintage | Comments Off

What’s the Value of Training with Airguns? New on All Outdoor

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Pluses and minuses to using CO2 air pistol.

Posted in pistol, training | Tagged .177, air, AllOutdoor, pellet | Comments Off

Civilized social intercourse over gunfire

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Oleg Volk

First date included a little 75 to 100 yard plinking with a custom fast-twist Volquartsen rifle. Neither of them missed much, supported further out or offhand at 50 yards.

The now-discontinued Gemtech G5-22 mimicked a centerfire suppressor in size, so it was extra-effective on subsonic rimfire ammunition. The expected bolt movement noise was actually nearly unnoticeable. Attenuated muzzle blast didn’t get in the way of the conversation, and clink of the steel targets was faint enough from the distance to not be distracting.

The quiet was also a plus for the neighbors whose houses were under a hundred yards away. Hearing Protection Act can’t become law fast enough!

Trijicon Accupoint 2.5-12x scope might look like an overkill for rimfire, but it has a forgiving eyebox, close focus/parallax correction and really clear optics.