Tag Archives: 357Mag

Jay Grazio

Posted on October 31, 2024 by Oleg Volk

We have been friends, sometimes colleagues, for a very long time.

Posted in interesting people, rifle | Tagged , | Comments Off on Jay Grazio

Various Henry guns

Posted on October 31, 2024 by Oleg Volk
Posted in pistol, rifle | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

Muzzle flashes galore.

Posted on October 31, 2024 by Oleg Volk
Posted in pistol, weapon | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on Muzzle flashes galore.

There’s no cavalry to the rescue.

Posted on November 12, 2021 by Oleg Volk
Posted in rifle, rkba, self-defense | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on There’s no cavalry to the rescue.

Articles old and new

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Oleg Volk

New review on American Hunter about Traditions single shot .357 carbine. Another new article on Shooting Illustrated about bullpup stock for the Hi-Point carbine. American Shooting Journal an older article available online: Aero Precision M5E1. Aero Precision M5E1     … Continue reading →

Posted in rifle, weapon | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Articles old and new

My article in Blue Press

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Oleg Volk

My article about reloading pistol caliber cartridges is out in Dillon Blue Press October issue, on page 62. For best layout, download the file and view it in “facing pages” mode.

Posted in ammunition | Tagged , | 3 Comments

Sarah is back.

Posted on July 26, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Nikita was unavailable, she had to fill in. (The revolver is a Czechpoint .357, and the stylish hat is from Henschel.)

Posted in pistol, weapon | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

New York Reload

Posted on June 28, 2017 by Oleg Volk

“New York Reload” describes drawing a second gun in preference to reloading the first under fire. While tshirts describing the concept are available, the practice itself isn’t. NYC remains one of the most restrictive jurisdictions in regards to carry or … Continue reading →

Posted in ammunition, pistol, rifle, weapon | Tagged | 3 Comments

Angel Kim

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Girls like fine metalwork, it’s true. Engraved Smith&Wesson M27, I think.

Posted in interesting people, pistol, weapon | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

For the children? Think further out!

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Henry .357 carbine. Revolver ammunition does well in longer barrels.

Posted in camera and lens, rifle, weapon | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Hast Holster

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Saw a very nice holster and speedloader pouch set. Upon inquiry, I found it to be yet another Michael Hast design. The pictures don’t really do it justice. The leather is worthy of the gun it encases, S&W M27.  

Posted in holster, pistol | Tagged , , | 7 Comments

A mix of classic and new

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Last year, I was curious what happened to KD Holsters and discovered that the brand was no longer. But some of their designs live on through Nelson Holsters. James Ervin Nelson took the most popular designs from several old brands, … Continue reading →

Posted in holster, pistol, self-defense, weapon | Tagged , , , , | 3 Comments

Recoil is relative.

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Dan Coonan is very fond of saying that shooting his gun is an experience. It does have more muzzle flash and recoil and muzzle rise than a typical wonder-9. Actress Morrigan Sanders, age 16, doesn’t usually shoot Coonans. But not because … Continue reading →

Posted in ammunition, interesting people, pistol | Tagged , , , , , , | 14 Comments

The main reason for Coonan popularity

Posted on January 11, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Coonan pistols in particular are very accurate, have good triggers and tame the .357 recoil well — especially when compensated. Absence of barrel to cylinder gap means no pressure loss, so muzzle velocity of 1400fps with 158gr and 1600fps with … Continue reading →

Posted in ammunition, pistol | Tagged | 9 Comments

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 →

Posted in pistol, self-defense, weapon | Tagged , , , | 13 Comments

Minimizing snubbie recoil.

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Oleg Volk

This revolver came in for the upcoming Concealed Carry magazine article about the Rhino revolver family. It’s an interesting weapon that showed significantly better accuracy than expected of snubbies and rather mild felt recoil even with .357 ammunition. Being double … Continue reading →

Posted in ammunition, pistol | Tagged , , , , , | 13 Comments

Where flat-shooting pistols really shine

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Coonan .357 and other flat shooting handguns really shine in the desert. They weigh less than rifles yet cover a decent range for defense. Towards the South of our country, that may be a serious consideration. A pistol in 10mm … Continue reading →

Posted in pistol | Tagged , , | 17 Comments

Some of us *are* compensating…

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Oleg Volk

…for the muzzle flip from 1600fps of muzzle velocity!

Posted in pistol | Tagged , | 1 Comment

Zombies, Werewolves, Vampires and More Common Threats, Too

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Just in time for the holiday shopping season: the Triple Threat Kit. Stakes for vampires, silver-plated bullets for werewolves…which also work on zombies the old-fashioned ballistic way. Ammunition is loaded pretty hot and works best in Coonan pistols and strong … Continue reading →

Posted in ammunition, humor | Tagged , , , , , | 4 Comments

Good Things Come Out of Knoxville

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Oleg Volk

3″ .357Mag revolver from Czechpoint in a custom Dragon Leather holster. Both companies are located in Knoxville, TN.

Posted in holster, pistol | Tagged , | 2 Comments