Tag Archives: buckshot

Classic sports have military roots.

Posted on November 22, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Running, wrestling, fencing, archery and javelin all stem from military training. So does biathlon. Could skeet and trap shooting similarly evolve under the martial influences of riot control needs into a more socially oriented sport?   Home alone? No problem.   (Spelling fixed in … Continue reading →

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An observation about .410 defensive shotguns

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Yesterday, I had a chance to play with Mossberg 500HD, a .410 pump designed for defense. We test-fired a whole bunch of ammo types at the IDTS 3D target and more at an old cooking pan, some rotten logs and … Continue reading →

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New on CTD: Smoothbore Suprises

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Results of 20ga shotgun patterning.

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KSG feature

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Oleg Volk

To me, this looks like an effective gun. Short enough for maneuvering indoors, KSG can be aimed with one hand if necessary. Fifteen rounds of 12ga with option to select slug or buckshot with a flip of a switch should … Continue reading →

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Keltec KSG

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Rio | Keltec | Viridian For size reference, the model is 5’2″ and 95lbs — she had no trouble handling this shotgun. It’s as short as legal without an NFA registration, just over 26″ with 18.5″ barrel. Each magazine holds … Continue reading →

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