Tag Archives: carbine

BAZ45 in newbie hands

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Oleg Volk

This is one centerfire rifle I try to bring out when teaching newbies. This gas-operated 45ACP rifle feeds from “grease gun” magazines and has no more recoil than a 10-22. Bazooka Bros. | Primary Arms red dot | Midwest Industries … Continue reading →

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A very girly gun.

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Oleg Volk

It’s not pink. It’s black and so go with every outfit. Collapsible stock, low-recoil 5.45 caliber, sensuous long-stroke gas piston operation. All it’s missing is the sling. Romanian AK74 clone with Primary Arms red dot on a Midwest Industries rail.

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And for the rest of us…

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Oleg Volk

…there’s the forward pistol grip. Lightweight Thompson with 100-round disk magazine.

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James Bond would have approved (nsfw)

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Oleg Volk

A girl wearing high heels and bearing a Martini.

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Bella Ciao?

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Oleg Volk
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Keltec RMR30 in use

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Oleg Volk

By contrast with PMR30, RMR has no visible muzzle flash.

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Large-caliber fun in Virginia

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Oleg Volk

The forward-balanced firing position is necessary to counteract the formidable recoil of the weapon. This example was accurate enough for consistent 50m hits on a metal silhouette but penetration on 1/2″ thick steel was lacking. Might have to try teflon-coated … Continue reading →

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Fitting the rifle to the user

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Oleg Volk

With firearms, same as with shoes, it really helps if the fit is personalized. This little carbine made by Doublestar uses an Ace stock with short length of pull and a very light barrel to make it easier for a … Continue reading →

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“The shoulder thingie that goes up”

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Oleg Volk

I always wanted this carbine but finding spare magazines was a pain. Now that Black Dog Machine makes 30-round stick and 50-round drum magazines, I couldn’t resist. With three 50s and five 30s, I can literally “load on Sunday and … Continue reading →

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Pro-production RMR30 22 Magnum carbine

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Oleg Volk

The shooter is 13 year old Brookie. First impressions: very accurate, no recoil, light. Stock needs intermediate positions (which it will on the production version). Red dot really helps quick aiming, but iron sights are pretty good and fold out … Continue reading →

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Drywall may be no match for cut stone…

Posted on March 26, 2011 by Oleg Volk

…but a trained and resolute defender with a firearm more than makes up for the difference.

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Coming soon: X5L RS.

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Viridian is about to release an X5L variant with a dual mode pressure switch (can either activate light/laser separately or instant/constant or other modes, depending on the main dial position).

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Dry fire practice.

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Oleg Volk
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BAZ45 in action

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Three empties in the frame, four in the air. This carbine has next to no recoil. BAZ45

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40 grains worth of smoke signal

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Oleg Volk

A five-foot tall woman with a 45Colt carbine can protect herself from most North American predators, whether two or four legged types. 300 grain bullet at 1600-1700fps is just above 50AE in energy and penetration. Should the ten round magazine … Continue reading →

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