Tag Archives: Viridian

Defensive weapon for the infirm.

Posted on August 13, 2020 by Oleg Volk

Rimfire pistols are seldom the answer to defensive needs, but they fit one niche well. The defender in this case is an 86-year-old woman who lives alone. Her hand and arm strength are minimal, so full-weight handguns are not in … Continue reading →

Posted in ammunition, light/laser, pistol, self-defense, Uncategorized, weapon | Tagged 22LR, keltec, rimfire, senior, Viridian | Comments Off

A good role model for adults

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Oleg Volk

At age 8, this young man can shoot Glock 17 (9mm) competently and safely. With this kind of examples in front of them, adults who are apprehensive about firearms might just realize that they aren’t difficult to operate properly. It might … Continue reading →

Posted in light/laser, pistol, training, weapon | Tagged 9x19, Glock, Viridian | 7 Comments

Raising kids today to become independent humans of tomorrow

Posted on August 1, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Alexis Nicole practices her pistol stance with papa. By the time she grows up, she will have one more skill that adds up with the others to an independent personhood.

Posted in interesting people, light/laser, pistol, rkba, self-defense, training | Tagged 380ACP, G42, girl, Viridian | 4 Comments

“Hey, I carry one just like it!”

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Oleg Volk

A big advantage of working with competent models is that they can be asked to do a task instead of being directed, minute degree at a time, into a position which mimics doing the task. For example: “Please point the … Continue reading →

Posted in holster, interesting people, light/laser, pistol, self-defense, weapon | Tagged 380ACP, Asian, Glock, Viridian, woman | 7 Comments

Don’t Cast Needless Shadows with Weapon-mounted Lights: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Oleg Volk

X5L light/laser combo in practical use

Posted in light/laser, rifle, weapon | Tagged AllOutdoor, Viridian | 1 Comment

“Peaceful” should not mean “defenseless”

Posted on November 15, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Posted in light/laser, pistol, self-defense, weapon | Tagged 9x19, Glock 19, Viridian, woman | Comments Off

Upgrading a rail-less M1911

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Iver Johnson 9mm Eagle M1911 with a Recover grip/accessory rail combination. The original 9mm is the bottom pistol. Changeover took about two minutes, the resulting grip is slightly thicker than the original and a little softer in the hand.

Posted in light/laser, pistol | Tagged 9x19, M1911, Viridian | 6 Comments

No time for a sight picture?

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Posted in light/laser, pistol, self-defense | Tagged 9x19, Viridian | 1 Comment

Better than milspec

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Oleg Volk

The common complaint with Army issue guns is that they are made by the lowest bidder. South Korean K5 (P51 in the commercial dress) is no exception. Back when Korean Daewoo P51 pistols became available in the US, I didn’t … Continue reading →