Tag Archives: CCI

Inexpensive range trip with M1911?

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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A young lady becomes a rifleman

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Oleg Volk

She drilled with her mother earlier in the week using an unloaded BB gun to get used to aiming, safety practices and stances. The results look pretty good, even allowing for the short range at which the exercise was conducted. … Continue reading →

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RMR30 accuracy

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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STI .22 conversion kit

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Oleg Volk

100 rounds of good quality .22LR cost about $6, 100 rounds of 45ACP ball closer to $40.

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.22 Magnum snubbie

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Lots of muzzle flash, lots of noise, not much recoil or muzzle rise. A reasonable defensive choice for people who can’t handle a heavy revolver or strong recoil. From a 2″ barrel, penetration with expansion is 11″, ~14.5″ with ball … Continue reading →

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Classic ambidextrous design: Henry .22 lever action

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Oleg Volk
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Lightweight Game Getter

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Oleg Volk

A friend brought his 22/45 over, so I took photos of it.

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Charter Arms .44Spl Bulldog with CCI “flying ashtrays”

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Brassfetcher gelatin test results from a 4″ barrel. Results from 2.5″ barrel are quite close. 44Special and 45ACP are almost ballistic twins. Wider hollow points possible in revolver rounds make up any difference.

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More about .22 conversion for PF9

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Twisted Industries | CCI

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Getting sufficient practice with Kel-tec PF9

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Oleg Volk

The .22 conversion kit from Twisted Industries is a very high quality design allowing high round count practice with less hand fatigue. It also cuts down the cost of such practice by 2/3. I prefer using high quality .22 ammunition … Continue reading →

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