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

Today, I took a few studio photos of them. I’ve only edited one so far, but quite a few came out well. The kid, being a very positive, smiley cherub, stole the show.

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Applies to the current desert peaches too

Posted on July 2, 2018 by Oleg Volk
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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
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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

Get it from Czechpoint.  

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Which gun for a lady?

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Oleg Volk
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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. Simple, effective, toll-less, … Continue reading →

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I really like vz58 in .223

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Oleg Volk
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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
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vz58 in anti-Communist hands

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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Pistol in a garter is silly. That’s where spare magazines go.

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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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
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Pretty is as pretty does

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Oleg Volk
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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. As dusk approached, we set … 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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