Tag Archives: man

A triumph of marketing

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Oleg Volk

“By 1945, everyone was in the French Resistance…” An interesting article about it.

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Maquisard

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Oleg Volk

One of my favorite portraits for the year.

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A very serious gentleman

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Oleg Volk

He’s happy to see you…and it is an M1917 revolver with a full clip of 45ACP in the cylinder. And yes, it comes with a loading/unloading tool.

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Thanks, Will!

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Oleg Volk

While still sorting the many good photos that came out of the photo shoot at Will M-Four studio, I’d like to post a shout-out for Will and his site. Will’s kind invitation provided me with highly productive work day, new … Continue reading →

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Roman Cane Corso puppy

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Oleg Volk

This puppy is one year old. He weighs 120 pounds. He’s extremely protective of his humans. Between the puppy, the giraffe and the four year old daughter, they have a full menagerie!

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Newlyweds in training

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Oleg Volk
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Just a portrait of a Dusseldorf man

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Inspired by my friend’s blog.

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Hit the gym!

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Besides the obvious health benefits, more muscle means you can operate heavier toys. This DSA FAL is hefty — a heavy barrel, a 100rd Beta drum and a 2.5-10x optic do add up — but also capable of keeping up … Continue reading →

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Cliff

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Oleg Volk

My friend Cliff. Photos were taken for Henschel Hat Co. and for an upcoming Concealed Carry magazine article about M&P series handguns.

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My friend Charles with a laser-sighted Glock 17

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Oleg Volk

X5L

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Faxon uppers — a better mousetrap.

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Oleg Volk

At the recent industry shoot, I had a chance to try new Faxon AR uppers. The design is an AK-style long-stroke piston with a FAL-type gas regulator. It allows effective suppressed use without any gas blowback at the shooter. Little … Continue reading →

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With muscles like that, the rifle is a secondary weapon.

Posted on August 18, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Keltec RFB with Nightforce 1-4×24 scope, YHM backup sights and AAC 762SD-N6 suppressor.

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A serious man

Posted on July 15, 2012 by Oleg Volk

A friend dropped by while I was doing pinups and jokingly volunteered to pose with the model. I took him up on the idea. Rifle is an AK74 clone with Midwest Industries forend and a Primary Arms red dot. It’s … Continue reading →

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A street performer in Prague

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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24″ RFB in use

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Oleg Volk

4-16x Vortex scope, Gemtech Sandstorm suppressor, Magpul VFG, RSA and sling. Same but with Keltec muzzle brake instead of the suppressor, and with Viridian X5L RS on the rail. I can’t wait to get it zeroed. Federal and Hornady both … Continue reading →

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What short sight radius!?

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Oleg Volk

AK rifles are generally faulted for short sight radius. With Tech Sights, that’s no longer true. Their solution is a rock-solid rear aperture attached to the receiver, not to the dust cover. Dis-assembly is by removing a cross-pin. I first … Continue reading →

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Arran at the range

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Perfect range weather today: about 50*F and overcast, with no wind.

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Mauser rifle and matching tshirt

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Yugoslav 7.92mm Mauser with a couple of non-obvious customizations: Timney trigger and U-notch instead of v-notch rear sight. Neat tshirt from 1791 Apparel.

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The frugal shooter

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Oleg Volk
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In tall grass

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Rainier Arms rifle on AXTS ambi receiver.

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