Tag Archives: custom

A wedding present…

Posted on December 10, 2016 by Oleg Volk

…from one friend to another. Gray Wolf Hoodie, formerly Red Riding Hood, test fires her present.

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M1911 in 7.62x25mm

Posted on August 23, 2015 by Oleg Volk

  (Updated August 24 with the link to much larger image) Considering how often I’ve heard people profess a desire for such a pistol, it’s surprising to come across such a gun for the first time ever. It uses 5 shot … Continue reading →

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Sam Hoster does good work.

Posted on July 18, 2015 by Oleg Volk

What kind of gun would a man make for his daughter? Pretty and functional. 9mm 1911 with her name engraved on the slide. Made by Sam Hoster of Custom Defense.

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Personal weapons can be quite personal.

Posted on July 15, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Back: my stock CZ SP01.  Front: friend’s custom SP01 with a trigger job and slightly less somber finish. I went to the store with CZ75SA in mind, ended up getting SP01 because it felt perfect in the hand. 75SA came … Continue reading →

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This is my killing curse. There are many like it, but this one is mine.

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Oleg Volk

“Fantasy abandoned by reason produces impossible monsters: united with her, she is the mother of the arts and the origin of their marvels” This visual offense against good design actually shoots fairly well and the safety improves considerably on the … Continue reading →

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Custom Knives by Nikolay.

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Oleg Volk

My friend Nikolay makes awesome knives. I have a few of them here and just got done with the photos. Each one is unique, made of different materials and for different purposes. They are all for sale — and if … Continue reading →

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New on CTD: Guns of Color

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Read about Ceracoated firearms.

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Another Kandros Custom pistol

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Made by Chad Kandros.

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What to get for someone who has everything?

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Buying presents for many of my friends is hard. They can afford anything I can get them, and their kids are usually well taken care of as well. But I find that truly custom gifts — photographs, knives, other works … Continue reading →

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If the shoe fits, you dance better — another article up on CTD blog

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Short, light rifles for use by women and kids.

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Essentials for civilized living

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Oleg Volk
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Carbon fiber pen by Brian Evichin

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Skunkabilly would have approved: a carbon fiber pen with gold accents. Pocono pens

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50BMG cartridge pen by Brian Evichin

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Oleg Volk

The real reason why the pen is sometimes mightier than the sword. Pen details

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Another custom pen by Brian

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Oleg Volk

A couple of weeks ago, Brian Evichin gave me a hand-made pen. I finally had the time to post photos of it. The cap is magnetic and snaps on to either end of the pen. It’s truly a gift fit … Continue reading →

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