Tag Archives: 7.62×25

Hero Pioneers, as real as Rambo?

Posted on November 13, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Growing up in the USSR, I was raised on the conventional WW2 propaganda which included lots of “hero pioneers” as example. Soviet pioneers were an organization loosely based on Boy Scouts but more analogous to Hitlerjugend in its ultimate form. … Continue reading →

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Corset holster in use

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Dene Adams corset holster actually works pretty well, and has mag pouches as well. And, of course, it goes great with the classic Czech iron. With modern ammo, it works fine.

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Cheese? Free Ammo!

Posted on April 1, 2017 by Oleg Volk

That’s the way to get a smile:

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Road blocked ahead by trash?

Posted on November 19, 2016 by Oleg Volk

I’ve brought a broom.

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Just looking…

Posted on November 19, 2016 by Oleg Volk
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PPS43

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Oleg Volk
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Maria Butina

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Oleg Volk

One of the faces of the Russian effort to improve their legal gun rights. While Maria prefers to get by on ability and multiple competencies, i don’t mind noting that she is also photogenic. Interview with Maria and the associated … Continue reading →

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cz52

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Oleg Volk

The legend The reality The pistol was a gift from a friend. Thanks to the recent arrival of 7.62×25 gun food, live fire review is coming.

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M1911 in 7.62x25mm

Posted on August 23, 2015 by Oleg Volk

  (Updated August 24 with the link to much larger image) Considering how often I’ve heard people profess a desire for such a pistol, it’s surprising to come across such a gun for the first time ever. It uses 5 shot … Continue reading →

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You can’t feed your arms to a predator…

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Oleg Volk

…and hope that it spares your body. Even if the initial plan called only for taking your property, the encouragement given by abject compliance motivates thugs to take greater liberty with your health, life and dignity. And with the health, … Continue reading →

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Is 7.62×25 appropriate for self-defense? New on AllOutdoor

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Examining the ballistic performance of high-velocity hollow point ammunition.

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This could have been a submachine gun or at least a short carbine…

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Oleg Volk

…but it’s only a PPS43, in the crippled “pistol” form mandated by NFA1934 regulations.  

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Armed with a gun she made.

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Kaitlyn Lemmons is a 07 manufacturer. She made the semi-auto closed bolt PPSh42 that’s in her hands. I was very impressed by the quality of the weapons she produces. Diva Arsenal

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New production ammo in 7.62×25: new on CTD blog

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Food for the Combloc surplus pistols.

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Honor Harrington’s predecessor?

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Nice feature of Dieselpunk is the abundance of goggles for eye protection when shooting. Holster by Dragoleather, pistol from Czechpoint.

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Long range pistol

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Zett with Mauser C96 from Chris Range’s upcoming comic book.

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