Tag Archives: 9×19

TAC range in Knoxville is under new ownership

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Oleg Volk

The range time is reasonably priced, the facility is clean and well-ventilated, and they offer courses for improving proficiency. This time of year (and during the hottest summer), I’d rather shoot indoors. And they rent submachine guns (Uzi, Sterling, Sten, … Continue reading →

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Maturity isn’t just a function of age.

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Sydney is a competitive shooter. I’d rather have her around than many chronologically adult people who haven’t a fraction of her maturity, education and ability. Of course, there are times when she acts like the 14 year old that she … Continue reading →

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Concealment holster for HK VP9

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Avenger model from Nelson Holsters, quite comfortable.

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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 →

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Ruger PC9 carbine: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Police Carbine that works for everyone. Written by my friend Frank Stratton, illustrated with my photos.

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Ballistic questions about pistol caliber carbines

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Has anyone tried 60-95 grain bullets in 9mm Luger from carbines? What kind of accuracy, external and terminal ballistics should I expect? Has anyone shot 22TCM into gelatin from a rifle? Photos? I should have a chance to test these … Continue reading →

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What’s more scary?

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Oleg Volk

A smiling redhead? Or the clip-fed 9mm revolver, the favorite fodder of pulp novel writers of the 1970s, in her hand? Photo for Kangaroo Carry.  

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18+1 in a low-recoil, high-accuracy package

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Oleg Volk

CZ SP01 is a delightfully well-balanced pistol. Nice hat from CZ Forum, too.

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Teaching is more efficient than fighting

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Oleg Volk

If we ever have to take on the prohibitionists in combat, reducing their strength by two would require inflicting two casualties. Or, if the foes in question are support personnel, two civilian casualties. That’s not something our side would do … Continue reading →

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HK VP9 review: new on all4shooters

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Full review with slow-motion videos. Click on photos that show a right-facing arrow to see slide shows.

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“Это пять!”

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Oleg Volk

In Russian, school grades go from 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest). So the expression “It’s a five!” represents approval. This MP is definitely a five! (another MAD submachine gun)

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Red Lion Precision rotating rail

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Oleg Volk

With Keltec Sub200o, you can either mount optics OR fold the rifle. Red Lion Precision rail allows both — loosen the collar, turn the forend 90 degrees left or right, re-lock. To deploy, reverse the process. It keeps zero. RLP … Continue reading →

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Range snapshots of roller-locked guns

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Oleg Volk

With one company making such guns known for rudeness and another for shoddy quality, it was nice to hang out with friendly people who make good 5.56mm, 7.62mm and 9mm roller-locked guns. By accident of lighting and timing, we can … Continue reading →

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“Peaceful” should not mean “defenseless”

Posted on November 15, 2014 by Oleg Volk
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Random bullpuppery

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Flashhider with QD mount for a Yankee Hill can, Forend housing a Surefire light, and a custom 300Blackout barrel made by Paul Reaavis of Gearhead Works. Looks useful to me. Steyr AUG in 9mm, with an Aimpoint on Gearhead Works’ rail … Continue reading →

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Uzi

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Don’t get too excited…it’s an Uzi A semi-auto carbine with a short display-only barrel. The real thing has 16 inches of rifled pipe but only about ten inch sight radius, roughly stamped and welded receiver and a heck of a … Continue reading →

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Fashionable pistolera

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Kahr P9 with upcoming Viridian R5 laser. Keltec PF9

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Making lemons

Posted on August 9, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Volkswagen made a very popular ad about a lemon vehicle. Every so often, I also produce lemons. Here’s one: I didn’t notice that during the shoot. This is why I try to use trained models who can keep track of … Continue reading →

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A triumph of marketing

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Oleg Volk

“By 1945, everyone was in the French Resistance…” An interesting article about it.

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Maquisard

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Oleg Volk

One of my favorite portraits for the year.

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