With double-stack magazines, simply extending the tube is more practical. While awkward in a running fight, this has some utility when providing suppressing or cover fire, either to keep an attacker from firing on you or to permit your allies … Continue reading →

Posted in ammunition, pistol, self-defense, weapon | Tagged 9x19, CZ, magazine | 3 Comments

One of the office workers at Primary Arms

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Oleg Volk

It’s nice to work with people who understand their own products. Muffs are MSA Pro-X, same as what I use at home. Looking into switching to Tactical Hearing Protection fitted plugs, like Chris Cheng. Got a molding of my ears … Continue reading →

Posted in rifle, weapon | Tagged 7.62x39, AK47, magazine, optic, red dot | 5 Comments

Various magazines for M&P15-22

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Oleg Volk

The standard M&P 15-22 comes with very reliable 25rd magazines. They have only one down side, the open construction to facilitate loading. They are also out currently of stock with most vendors. Two alternatives both raise capacity and improve sealing. … Continue reading →

Posted in rifle | Tagged 22LR, drum, high-capacity, magazine | 5 Comments

What if my 30rd magazine is really a 10-rounder?

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Posted in ammunition, rifle, rkba | Tagged 223, 458 SOCOM, magazine | 16 Comments

New on CTD: A magazine design dilemma.

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Weigh in on how rimfire magazines should be designed.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 22LR, CTD, magazine | 2 Comments

New on CTD: On Reliability of Drum Magazines

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Oleg Volk

An overview of drums.

Posted in ammunition, rifle | Tagged CTD, drum, history, magazine | 3 Comments

Akdal MKA1919

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Posted in shotgun, weapon | Tagged 12ga, AR15, gas-operated, magazine | 6 Comments

Keltec SU16D: a weapon for tight spots

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Oleg Volk

SU16D has either a 9″ or a 12″ barrel (shown). With a sort stock, a 60-round magazine and a red dot sight, it’s quite a rapid room-cleaner. Loud, too.

Posted in rifle | Tagged 223, EOTech, keltec, magazine, NFA, quad, SU16D, Surefire | 11 Comments

Similar manual of arms

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Oleg Volk

It’s a piston driven gas-operated semi-auto shotgun. It shares the right-hand side charging handle with the 1100 but the rest of the controls are all AR. Standard magazines hold 5 rounds and can be inserted easily with the closed bolt. … Continue reading →

Posted in ammunition, shotgun, training, Uncategorized, weapon | Tagged 12ga, box, magazine, manual of arms, mka1919, semi-auto | 16 Comments

Angled mag carriers

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Oleg Volk

One problem with magazines in upright mag carriers, especially for women, is getting jabbed in the ribs. Kathy Jackson, the editor of Concealed Carry magazine, showed me her mag carrier by Desbiens Gunleather. It works well.

Posted in holster | Tagged angled, leather, mag carrier, magazine | 21 Comments

New on CTD blog: Durable Stocking Stuffers

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Oleg Volk

aka “magazines“.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Christmas, CTD, drum, gift, magazine | Comments Off

Another 9mm option: Just Right Carbine

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Top photo shows it in “muddy girl” pattern with YHM folding sights and Viridian X5L light/laser. Center and bottom photos in desert digital camo, with Midwest Industries folding sights and Primary Arms micro red dot on an American Defense QD … Continue reading →

Posted in holster, light/laser, pistol, rifle | Tagged 9x19, Glock, Just Right Carbine, magazine, Midwest Industries, primary arms, YHM | 7 Comments

Canned goods and ammunition.

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Oleg Volk

As you can see, the stainless steel feed lips are quite massive and won’t wear out from use. These magazines are also much easier to load than the older, all-plastic model. I didn’t need a mag loader to fill them … Continue reading →

Posted in ammunition, rifle, rkba | Tagged 22LR, Black Dog Machine, magazine, rimfire | 8 Comments

Drums that work

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Oleg Volk

With rimmed cartridges, drum magazines work very well. Each round has a spot of its own and they only commingle in the feed column. With PPS50, the stack is barely a couple of rounds tall. And the gun looks neat, … Continue reading →

Posted in ammunition, rifle | Tagged 22LR, Black Dog Machine, drum, magazine | 5 Comments

Other equipment details

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Oleg Volk

AXTS receiver, Aimpoint M3 in a Bobro QD mount, Magpul BUIS, QD sling and rail sling adapter, Rainier Arms upper, Samson rail (exclusive to Rainier EVO series). Below, Magpul Pmag in a Bladetech mag holder. Since the Aimpoint reticle is … Continue reading →

Posted in holster, weapon | Tagged 223, AR15, gear, magazine | 9 Comments

And for the rest of us…

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Oleg Volk

…there’s the forward pistol grip.

Posted in interesting people, rifle | Tagged 45ACP, Auto Ordnance, carbine, disk, magazine, THompson | 1 Comment

Tag Archives: magazine

Two new articles on AllOutdoor

Armatac CL drum review: new on GunMag Warehouse blog

Keeping track of ammunition in a multi-caliber environment: new on AllOutdoor

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Extended magazines.