Tag Archives: 22LR

Cold weather in Tennessee

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Today’s high was only 5*C (41*F) – the day was cold, dreary and wet. I must not have moved far enough South for a sufficiently warm winter. At least we had warm clothes available.

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Various magazines for M&P15-22

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Oleg Volk

The standard M&P 15-22 comes with very reliable 25rd magazines. They have only one down side, the open construction to facilitate loading. They are also out currently of stock with most vendors. Two alternatives both raise capacity and improve sealing. … Continue reading →

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.22 conversion kit for Ruger LC9

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Twisted Industries now makes an LC9 conversion kit. Same milled magazines as the PF9 and P11 kits.

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Smith & Wesson M&P15-22

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Oleg Volk

In response to my recent post about .22 conversion kits and upper, someone mentioned this carbine. It’s a dedicated .22 that cannot accept centerfire upper, but that also means it’s optimized for the rimfire cartridge. I don’t own one yet … Continue reading →

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Multi-caliber

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Oleg Volk

For the upcoming article in Concealed Carry magazine about .22 adapters and rimfire clones of centerfire guns. This Iver Johnson set has .22 for practice, 9mm for competitions and 45ACP for carry.

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Getting around .223 shortages.

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Oleg Volk

So our foes succeeded in making rifle ammunition too rare to use for recreational shooting. Most people are now shooting only to zero their new guns, to function test and to get familiar with the manual of arms. The rest … Continue reading →

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A better way to peace and quiet

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Oleg Volk

ATI1911-22 with an AAC Pilot suppressor shown. Walther P22, M&P22 and 1911-22 all use the same threaded adapter for mounting suppressors.

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Holster for teaching.

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Later this week, I will be instructing a friend in the use of handguns. She is over 60, has small arthritic hands and has never used a firearm before. She’s taking her required carry course over the weekend. Her loving … Continue reading →

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“Only accurate rifles are interesting”

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Oleg Volk

I don’t actually agree with that view. A 4MOA AK clone is plenty useful for its intended purpose. But given that we the people are far behind the most probable enemy in firepower, we have two main options. The first … Continue reading →

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Rimfire AR

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Chiappa mfour-22 with BDM 26rd magazine. Just the thing for clays at 25-50 yards.

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After a string of fire.

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Suppressed SU22 is light enough and quiet enough for a comfortable social outing in the woods of Tennessee. Everyone shot suppressed that day, so the ear plugs aren’t in evidence.

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A strangely charismatic little rifle.

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Little Badger in the hands of self-defense trainer Kathy Jackson. Little Badger looks like an illicit love child between an AR15 and a Mk3 Sten. It’s all black metal and Picatinny rails, with a ladder sight of M2 carbine and … Continue reading →

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Match accuracy in a plastic rifle?

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Last year, I shot a Chiappa 15-22 at an indoor range with a 1-4x scope. At 25 yards, the bullets consistently clover-leafed. I absolutely did not expect that result from a lightweight upper on a plastic lower, especially since I … Continue reading →

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Why does anyone even take these fiends seriously?

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Oleg Volk
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I Love Integral Suppressors.

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Oleg Volk

I like the full sight radius, the quiet report and the improved balance. In some cases, the low-key look also helps. This one is from SRT Arms.

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Two Kinds of Martial Art

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Grace knows both jiu-jitsu and teppu-jitsu. The rifle is a Crickett with 4x scope.

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.22 Conversion Kits for Ruger LC9

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Oleg Volk

I already use .22 conversions on Keltec PF9 and P11 pistols. Recently, Twisted Industries began production of LC9 kits as well.

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Inexpensive range trip with M1911?

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Rimfire M1911, green dot sight, green laser/light — great for teaching newbies and entertaining everybody else. Henschel hat again. $20 worth of good rimfire ammo lasts a day at the range. Next time, I’ll add a sound suppressor to make … Continue reading →

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Smiling wide.

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Oleg Volk

With Chris Cheng’s custom Volquartsen 10-22. (Photo by David Dyer-Bennet, edited by me.)

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Two ways to get a shot.

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Oleg Volk

DDB at the ready.

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