Tag Archives: 12ga

Smiles all around

Posted on July 21, 2012 by Oleg Volk

(Photo by Jon S.)

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Not just for small bore shooters anymore!

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Oleg Volk

The AR sight picture tshirt isn’t just for riflemen anymore. MKA1919 has the same sight picture and so fits the canon.

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Akdal MKA1919

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Oleg Volk

The manual of arms for the MKA1919 is half-way between AR15 and Sig556, a lot closer than that of other autoloading shotguns.

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Fun with massive firepower

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Linoge from Walls of the City brought this shotgun last month. It was a lot of fun.

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Pistol shooters

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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A shotgun named Vera

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Oleg Volk

In shotgun we trust? (“Vera” means “faith” in Russian.) Made by Coal Creek Armory.

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Shotgun! Blast!

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Oleg Volk

As you can see, both recoil energetically. The difference in muzzle flash is mainly due to the barrel length, as they were firing the same ammunition. With both guns, you get to throw lead at the target by the pound, … Continue reading →

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New on CTD: Shorter!

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Short shotgun gets even shorter.

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Trijicon Reflex 1×42

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Oleg Volk

I finally found a good sight for the KSG: fiber optic Reflex. It holds the recoil of slugs fine, has a wide field of view and a bright reticle. Fiber optic/tritium illumimation means I do not have to remember to … Continue reading →

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A wisp of a girl…with a 12 gauge shotgun

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Oleg Volk

This girl and her sister are left-handed. Her parents and brother are right-handed. Bottom ejection (as with Browning BPS, Ithaca 37 and Keltec KSG) gets around this difference.

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Short shotgun comparison

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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They do exist!

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Another rack was on the range being test fired, and about twice as many were already in boxes at the shipping room.

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Dionna

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Two photos from a test session.

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Gio with KSG

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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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 →

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Famous James

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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The actual MH

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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Tools of trade

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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KSG in green

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Production KSG runs 3″ shells, so its capacity is nominally 12+1. With 2.75″ shells it holds 14+1. This one has a muzzle set up for chokes, brakes, breaching stand-off devices. The light “dashes” on top of the magazine tube are … Continue reading →

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Out of buckshot, pushing on!

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Oleg Volk

“Кончится картечь, не пропадём…” Winchester 1897(12ga), Savage 1915(32ACP). Background photo from http://www.wallchan.com/wallpaper/2447/

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