Tag Archives: 9×19

Famous gun writer, retired Marine Corps Major Tom Kill.

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Oleg Volk

The illustrious comrade in arms of Major Caudill, Tom Kill…err, Tamara Keel of View From The Porch blog is writing an article about Boberg XR9-S for Concealed Carry magazine. I got to photograph her on the secret Lunar base right … Continue reading →

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Details of yesterday’s photos: holstered PF9

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Oleg Volk

One advantage of IWB holsters: they do not require a very sturdy belt.

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Your family needs you alive!

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Oleg Volk

“The object of war is not to die for your country but to make the other guy die for his.” ― George S. Patton Jr. “To die for one’s beliefs is indeed a noble touch To live for them is … Continue reading →

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PF22 conversion kit

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Oleg Volk

I am a great fan of .22 conversion kits. With PF9, it makes sense — PF9-22 is cheaper to shoot, has less noise and recoil and turns a 14oz defensive pistol into an 11oz kit gun. All that for $199, … Continue reading →

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Summer-time carry solution

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Oleg Volk

(Don’t just throw a gun in your pocket. Use a good quality pocket holster, such as JS or Galco)

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Pleasant surprises at the range.

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Oleg Volk

When I go to a range, I usually fire off the magazine in my carry pistol to replace the old ammunition with fresh. With the 1911, I am always surprised when my target gets illuminated with a red dot. I … Continue reading →

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Anti-gun ranges aren’t much fun.

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Tamara and Sayuncle has long noted that being a gunnie is much more fun than being an anti-gunnie. JRC 9mm can be configured for left-hand ejection but that requires partial disassembly and we didn’t have the time. Next range trip … Continue reading →

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Keltec SU16 in use

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Oleg Volk

As I’ve mentioned before, SU16 is one of my favorite light rifles. It’s a clean-running, lightweight piston gun with good accuracy. It’s very simple, has mild recoil and can be customized extensively. SU16 works well suppressed. It’s main down side … Continue reading →

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Active and passive safety devices.

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Obviously, the rifle would have to be wrapped against dust.

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Another lightweight carry option, Bersa BP9CC

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Bersa BP9CC Pluses: good trigger very thin comfortable grip Minus: magazine disconnector Shown with Viridian C5L.

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Recycling food cans with a 9mm carbine.

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Take a 9mm carbine, top it with 3x scope and hang tins where the wind moves them a bit. Next, make the cans dance with 33 rounds of 9mm. Smiles all around are guaranteed.

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Purple isn’t just for old women anymore

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Oleg Volk

JRC carbine in “muddy girl” pattern, 33rd Glock magazine, YHM sights, Viridian X5L light/laser. Left thumb controls the light/laser switch.

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The training advantage of handgun

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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Bersa Thunder 9, Viridian C5L

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Oleg Volk

From yesterday’s product photo shoot.

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Improving the Sub2000: new on CTD

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Oleg Volk

How to take this carbine and maker it even better: customizing the Sub2000

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Teach your children.

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Oleg Volk
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Boberg XR9-S again

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Shot it with regular ammo and SBR tracers yesterday. Watching people getting hits on a 50 yard target with a pocket pistol was pretty cool.

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Another 9mm option: Just Right Carbine

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Oleg Volk

JRC was ostensibly designed as a traines for AR15 users. The manual of arms is much too different for that, but it seems quite useable as low-recoil home defense guns and for those who like “cowboy logistics”, the commonality of … Continue reading →

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Promo for Boberg Arms

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Boberg Arms | Meco Holsters This pistol has a longer barrel than usual for the slide length. Roughbaugh R9 (2.9″) yields 885fps with this round, while XR9-S gets around 1030fps and does so with significantly lower recoil. Rotating breech does … Continue reading →

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Slightly more subtle leather

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Meco pocket holster and double tuckable magazine pouch for XR9S.

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