Tag Archives: carbine

Why not both?

Posted on December 13, 2016 by Oleg Volk

And, while not for defense, American Eagle Synthech 115gr polymer -coated ball is pretty good ammo. With higher velocity produced by the carbine barrel, reduced friction relative to copper jacket is a plus.

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FN PS90 vs. Kel-Tec CMR30

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Oleg Volk

PDW vs. magnum rimfire

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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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CMR30 in use

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Oleg Volk

(with Vortex Spitfire 3x prismatic scope) Looks like fun, doesn’t it?

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Red Lion Precision rotating rail

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Oleg Volk

RLP also makes muzzle devices and improved front sight. The optical sight shown is a very nice Primary Arms unit which combines a red dot with a very wide range of brightness and a green laser.

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Guns on the rocks

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Oleg Volk
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Not an Operator.

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Keltec weapon light on a rail forend, 50 round drum that actually functions, red dot sight, extended charging handle, GG&G adapter for single point sling, vertical foregrip. If 50 rounds feels like too much, 33rd and 17rd stick magazines also … Continue reading →

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Bigger is more American

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Similarly, BAZ45 is a compact gas-operated pistol-caliber carbine despite the nice, fat 45ACP caliber. Feeding off slightly modified M3 Grease Gun magazines, it has the distinction of roughly .22LR level of recoil despite launching more than five times as much … Continue reading →

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Beretta CX4 Storm 9mm carbine

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Gertrude first appeared in my photos almost twelve years ago. Primary Arms makes a pretty good compact light for not much money.  

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Updating the light rifle

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Oleg Volk

One of my colleagues stopped by. She didn’t bring any of her own rifles, but we borrowed a couple from a mutual friend. Add a Trijicon RMR on a see-through mount. The sight is tiny, so the bore offset isn’t … Continue reading →

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Why a CZ527 carbine

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Oleg Volk

The original 7.62×39 M43 round was made for the SKS and later AK47 rifles. Since I have a vz58 compact rifle also chambered for it, why would I want a slower bolt action carbine? It is fairly light, well balanced … Continue reading →

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Windham Weaponry 16″ carbine

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Oleg Volk
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Effective range of a 9×19 carbine.

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Oleg Volk
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Sufficiently large quantity has a quality of its own

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Oleg Volk

However, he persevered and got the hits. His carry load was one 50-round magazine in the gun and three in a mag pouch, for a total of 200 shots. I am not sure how many he fired to get all … Continue reading →

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Light your target before lighting it up.

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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SU16 available in 300Blackout chambering.

Posted on September 8, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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Sterling type 2 semi-auto carbine

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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The best 1927 Thompson movie scene

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Miller’s Crossing has one of the best choreographed Thompson submachine gun scenes. I just have still photos of the 1927-A1 semi-auto carbine with a 100-round “pizza platter” drum.

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Seen at Coal Creek: CAR15 camo job

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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More fun than practical.

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Oleg Volk

That’s about high heels.

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