Tag Archives: 9×19

California, 25 years later

Posted on June 27, 2017 by Oleg Volk

The rifle, fed with stripper clips, is actually California-legal for now. The Glock as well, with 10-round magazines. Actual defense against rioters…not so sure. Urban cops might take the side of the looters. On the plus side, it seems that … Continue reading →

Posted in holster, pistol, rifle, rkba, self-defense, weapon | Tagged , , , , , , | 7 Comments

Five years apart

Posted on June 22, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Tonight. Five years ago, to the day.

Posted in interesting people, rifle | Tagged , , , , | 3 Comments

For long walks under the moon…

Posted on June 11, 2017 by Oleg Volk

…bring a companion. Jericho PSL 9mm compact.

Posted in pistol, self-defense, weapon | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on For long walks under the moon…

ATF still life

Posted on June 10, 2017 by Oleg Volk
Posted in pistol | Tagged , , , | 7 Comments

Sig ammunition is pretty good.

Posted on June 8, 2017 by Oleg Volk

It’s one of the few brand extension based on new research rather than badge engineering.  

Posted in ammunition, holster, pistol, portrait, weapon | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Sig ammunition is pretty good.

This one won’t miss

Posted on June 3, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Instructor Tatiana Whitlock with Sphinx 9mm Compact.

Posted in pistol | Tagged | 1 Comment

Restraining order enforcement

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Oleg Volk

“We can’t be simultaneous bodyguards to all of our friends. Even if we could, that would set up an unhealthy dependency on you. Teaching your friends to defend themselves makes them safer and more independent.”

Posted in pistol, training, weapon | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

Once an object of desire…

Posted on April 12, 2017 by Oleg Volk

…until the first time I tried it. Turned out, Beretta 12S is an ergonomic nightmare, with badly designed sights and safety. The back-pressure from the sound suppressor also threw gunk into the user’s face from the ejection port. Had submachine … Continue reading →

Posted in rkba, sound suppressor, weapon | Tagged , | 8 Comments

Husband and wife portraits

Posted on March 26, 2017 by Oleg Volk
Posted in interesting people, light/laser, pistol, weapon | Tagged , | Comments Off on Husband and wife portraits

Girl’s fallen in with baaaaad company

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Just look at those rogues! And the result? She’s running hippie-blessed 5.56mm instead of the good ol’ orthodox 7.62mm like a man! Disgusting, don’t you think?

Posted in interesting people, weapon | Tagged , , , | 11 Comments

Sig MPX pistol review: new on ASJ

Posted on January 3, 2017 by Oleg Volk

An illustrated review.

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

Bond Bullpup aka XR9-S: new on Big 3 East

Posted on January 3, 2017 by Oleg Volk

A unique bullpup 9mm gets a new engineering home.

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

How wet sound suppressors work: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on January 2, 2017 by Oleg Volk

AWC Abraxas 9mm compact muffler

Posted in pistol, sound suppressor | Tagged , | 2 Comments

Learning from the misfortunes of others

Posted on December 19, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Since assassins, same as other violent criminals, get to choose the time and the place of the attack, they often land the first hit before the victim can respond. To that end, concealable armor can be a lifesaver. The example … Continue reading →

Posted in armor, rifle, self-defense, weapon | Tagged | 6 Comments

Why not both?

Posted on December 13, 2016 by Oleg Volk

I keep seeing comments along the lines of: “Instead of telling women to carry guns, teach men not to rape.” Why should the two measures be exclusive of each other? The same applies to self-defense at home: 911 on the … Continue reading →

Posted in ammunition, rifle, self-defense, weapon | Tagged , , , , , , | 4 Comments

CZ SP01 AccuShadow

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Oleg Volk

In Krystal Dunn‘s capable hands.

Posted in holster, interesting people, pistol, training, weapon | Tagged , | Comments Off on CZ SP01 AccuShadow

Two new videos

Posted on November 20, 2016 by Oleg Volk
Posted in weapon | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Two new videos

Tap-tap

Posted on November 9, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Sig MPX

Posted in weapon | Tagged , | Comments Off on Tap-tap

Not a flash, but a bright flame

Posted on November 8, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Sig MPX submachine gun mid-burst.

Posted in weapon | Tagged , | 1 Comment

Roni “Civilian” carbine: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Pistol-carbine for self-defense and sport shooting

Posted in ammunition, pistol, rifle, self-defense, weapon | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Roni “Civilian” carbine: new on AllOutdoor