Tag Archives: M1911

Armed reader

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Oleg Volk

She’s reading “Knowing Guns” (written by Stu Chisholm and illustrated by me). The pistol is a Metro Arms American Classic II in a Vega holster.

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“You and what army?”

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Oleg Volk
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Multi-caliber

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Oleg Volk

For the upcoming article in Concealed Carry magazine about .22 adapters and rimfire clones of centerfire guns. This Iver Johnson set has .22 for practice, 9mm for competitions and 45ACP for carry.

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Is That a Gun in Your Pocket?

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Being able to go from very casual to extremely purposeful in a second can be a tactical advantage.

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A modern amazon.

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Oleg Volk

The bow is for deer, a tasty doe or a wide-racked hart The pistol for evil creatures not so dear to her heart (with apologies to those who actually write good verses)

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Another Kandros Custom pistol

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Made by Chad Kandros.

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“Paratrooper” M1 carbine

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Got my hands on an Auto Ordnance M1 carbines in folding and standard configurations. I prefer the two-aperture flip sight because it doesn’t jump settings on recoil like the M2 ladder sight. I also like the wood better than the … Continue reading →

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Before the kids are old enough to be left alone…

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Oleg Volk

…teach them to deal with possible emergencies. Home invasions are among such events. This 10 year old girl has taken multiple courses at Front Sight and can run a Glock, a 1911 and an Uzi.

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M1911 themed tshirt

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Oleg Volk

My Colt M1911A1, her tshirt from 1791 designs.

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The frugal shooter

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Oleg Volk
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Another girly gun

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Oleg Volk

I guess I am just a fan of guns marketed towards women. This STI Elektra came with rather gaudy pink pearlite grips…which lasted until Kevin Manley of KD Holsters made thin, classy burlwood replacements. The rest of that pistol was … Continue reading →

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Dennis from Dragon Leather was just here

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Oleg Volk

He showed me the prize holster for the current Wounded Warrior fundraiser. Dragon Leather, now in Tennessee.

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Slightly more fancy

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Springfield TRP (a discontinued variant?) | Viridian X5L

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Less pink, same bang

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Oleg Volk

STI Elektra with burlwood grips by Kevin Manley. These grips are half the usual thickness, yielding a very slim grip.

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Single action for the win!

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Brookie sights a Coonan 357, while Alexandra squeezes the trigger on a Para Ordnance 45 and Allison racks her Para. We got wraparound Sawfly safety glasses to make sure that empties can’t enter from the side. Notice than none of … Continue reading →

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A capable new shooter at the range

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Oleg Volk

One of the range visitors today was a new shooter. Alex started with S&W617 with CB caps, then shot suppressed Walther P22, Ruger 22/45, STI Elektra 9mm, suppressed Glock 17,  Colt (her favorite) and Para Ordnance .45s, Coonan .357. Then … Continue reading →

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There’s more to life than mere survival. (New wallpaper)

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Pistol: Chad Kandros | Knife: Tim Churchman | Pen: Brian Evichin | Ammo: Hornady

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Dragon Leather Flapjack

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Very comfortable holster.

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Backup pistol

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Oleg Volk
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Bounty hunter with a .45

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Oleg Volk
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