Tag Archives: vz58

There’s no cavalry to the rescue.

Posted on November 12, 2021 by Oleg Volk
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What rifle ammunition for fat polar fox?

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Oleg Volk

“Fat polar fox” is a Russian euphemism of a euphemism of a rude expression for a persistent catastrophic situation. Things get bad and stay that way. A prudent person’s preparation list includes some weapons and training with it. Let’s say … Continue reading →

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Random strangers on camera

Posted on September 27, 2018 by Oleg Volk

On my way back from Pyramyd Air Cup 2018, I took a snapshot of a young child at Columbus airport. The eye-tracking feature of my new Sony camera worked extremely well, getting the focus just right even at 2.8 fairly … Continue reading →

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Applies to the current desert peaches too

Posted on July 2, 2018 by Oleg Volk

Writer David Burkhead with his own sword and his daughter graphic artist Athena with my vz58.

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vz58 Liberty model in Dillon Blue Press

Posted on October 24, 2017 by Oleg Volk

My review of the clip-fed California/New York version of vz58 is up at Dillon Blue Press, page 48.

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California, 25 years later

Posted on June 27, 2017 by Oleg Volk

The rifle, fed with stripper clips, is actually California-legal for now. The Glock as well, with 10-round magazines. Actual defense against rioters…not so sure. Urban cops might take the side of the looters. On the plus side, it seems that … Continue reading →

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vz58: new at American Shooting Journal

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Petite vz. 58 Bridges The Gap Between Submachine Gun And Rifle

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Cool vz58 tshirts

Posted on February 7, 2015 by Oleg Volk

If you like vz58 rifles, this tshirt is for you: Get it from Czechpoint.  

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Which gun for a lady?

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Both vz58 and “Pure Estrogen” AR15 are light, short and have good triggers. Neither has much kick. On the other hand, the last couple of women I encountered favored M1A, SKS and FS2000…so much for trying pick shoes, handbags and … Continue reading →

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Why aren’t most muzzle devices attached like this?

Posted on November 1, 2014 by Oleg Volk

When I first got vz58 in .223, it arrived with an effective but loud muzzle brake. I deemed it unnecessary and wanted to replace it with a flash hider. Fortunately,  at least four different options are readily available. I got two … Continue reading →

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I really like vz58 in .223

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Oleg Volk

While 7.62×39 version is cute, tiny and pretty punchy, the .223 is more of an all-around fighting rifle. Using the same barrel blank as the 7.62, the 5.56mm version is more accurate, heats up slower and has less recoil. In … Continue reading →

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Guns aren’t the solution…except when they are.

Posted on July 6, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Opponents of firearms for effective self-defense tell others to run away from danger, to learn martial arts, or to “give the bad guy what he wants”. Not everyone can follow that advice…in fact, almost no one can. Least of all, … Continue reading →

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Sweet 16

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Oleg Volk

And a sweet 58, too.

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vz58 in anti-Communist hands

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Oleg Volk

The rifle is from Czechpoint.

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Pistol in a garter is silly. That’s where spare magazines go.

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Oleg Volk

From Czechpoint photo shoot. In this instance, I’d worry more about the Gorgon stare and less about the minor firearm factors…

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Just the thing for the tight confines of a spaceship

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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Composition in sepia

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Rifle | pistol | holster

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Pretty is as pretty does

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Oleg Volk

I used to view vz58 as a quaint design roughly analogous to AK47, but uglier. I’ve since become a fan: the rifle is shorter than an M1 carbine and no heavier, while shooting a more potent round with mild recoil. … Continue reading →

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Shooting well at age 11.

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Went to the range with friends today. Tried their guns and let them try mine. Fond out, for example, that .223 soft points don’t feed well from GI magazines but work just fine from PMags. (Firing on clays set up … Continue reading →

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Range report…tomorrow

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Went to On Target (turn off speakers before clicking — loud sound effects on that site) range today. Shot indoors for the first time in a year and it was a nice experience. Friendly and helpful staff, good ventilation and … Continue reading →

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