Tag Archives: semi-auto

Shotgun so sweet, it’s even painted like a chocolate chip cookie

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Seen this weekend at Coal Creek Armory in Knoxville.

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And speaking of rooftops…

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Oleg Volk

For sight radius, length matters. Such a long barrel also gives maximum bullet velocity and least muzzle blast. The added weight is surprisingly little thanks to the relatively short forend. Both front and rear sights are adjustable for windage and … Continue reading →

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Tall and slender boomstick.

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Oleg Volk

One of the many cute and curious sights of Knoxville, TN. I can’t quite decide if SVD form is beautiful or just odd. The form of the shooter is more obviously graceful. Wolf Arms

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If .22s are fun, would 22 of them represent fun squared?

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Oleg Volk

GSG522 arrived recently. Having shot them before, I am planning to be amused.

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Dragon Leather holsters ride again

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Dennis made an awesome custom holster for my friend Dot. Another friend’s 14-year-old daughter is wearing it in the photo. As you can see, a small framed teenager can be comfortable with both a PMR30 on the hip and an … Continue reading →

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Shortie with a punch.

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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Today’s range experiement

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Tried shooting RMR30 for a group despite wind moving both bullets and the gun itself. Gemtech G5 sound suppressor worked really well, but it was also a bit heavier than the tiny dedicated 22WMR can. Fifteen rounds of CCI Maxi … Continue reading →

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Similar manual of arms

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Oleg Volk

One major advantage of AR15 platform is the number of calibers and configurations that all share the same manual of arms. At first glance, MKA1919 appears to be another AR15, but appearances are deceiving. Internally, this 12ga shotgun is most … Continue reading →

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Tavor seen at SHOT show

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Michael Kassnar of Trans World Arms holds the semi-auto Tavor. An improved version of it will be produced in the US later this year. I really like that the field-stripping yields just two major sub-assemblies without any loose small parts.

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Production RMR30 carbine arrived

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Anna doesn’t like heavy rifles. To her, even an AK clone is too heavy, so this little carbine is much more to her liking. Loaded with 30 rounds of 22wmr, it weighs 2.3kg (4.2lbs). The production version differs from the … Continue reading →

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Woe unto the varmints

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Coming soon from Keltec: 30 rounds of 22WMR, great trigger and accuracy, almost no recoil. Charging handle doesn’t reciprocate. Stock will have intermediate positions. Muzzle threaded for a suppressor or a flash hider. Very lightweight.

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Short pants, small arms

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Oleg Volk
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Good time at the range

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Had a good time at the range today with a couple of visitors (Ally from Seattle, Marina from New York), a trio of local Marines (Jerome, Aaron and one of their friends whose name escapes me just now) and Charles … Continue reading →

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Coonan .357 Magnum pistol in use

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Oleg Volk

This weekend, I was finally able to get to the range and try the Coonan pistol. Bulk Ammo provided Fiocchi 125gr JHP and S&B 158gr JSP ammo, so we tried both. Both brands ran 100%. Accuracy was, to quote one … Continue reading →

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Semi-auto .303 Bren made by Len Savage

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Oleg Volk

This is a semi-automatic closed bolt rifle made by Len Savage on the basis of a Bren light machine gun. Because of the rigid receiver and heavy barrel, this weapon makes up for the lack of automatic fire with good … Continue reading →

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