Tag Archives: woman

Home alone? Not quite.

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Oleg Volk

The pistol is a classic CZ75B.

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UTS15

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Oleg Volk

UTS15

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Properly equipped photo assistants

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Keltec PF9 in a Comp-Tac kydex paddle. Beretta M9 in an Alessi belt holster. Rudy Project eye protection.

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Concealed carry shorts

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Undertech concealment shorts — like a wearable IWB holster. Plus: very concealable. Minus: doesn’t stay open when empty, so re-holstering is more difficult. Drawing is simple but requires a pretty long reach and careful muzzle control to avoid covering self … Continue reading →

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Thigh holsters, how to wear them?

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Oleg Volk

When I posted first photos of the lace thigh holster, I showed it worn on the outside of the leg. The vendor site showed it worn inside the thigh. Which is correct? The answer is both. If you are slim … Continue reading →

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75-round handrest

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Oleg Volk

I’ve always liked these drum magazine for providing a comfortable hand rest of firing standing.

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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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Tomboy by day, girly girl by night

Posted on December 22, 2013 by Oleg Volk
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H&K kind of girl

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Oleg Volk
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Nighthawk 1911

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Oleg Volk
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1891/30 Mosin rifle

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Oleg Volk

For some reason, this photo brings the images of Spanish civil war to mind. This rifle is a 122 year old design, updated in a minor way 84 years ago. This weapon and other arms like it still scare the … Continue reading →

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Updated Mosin

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Oleg Volk

K31-style loop safety, Archangel stock, Micor flash hider. K31 safety is fairly awkward, but it’s a huge improvement on the original Mosin design. Turned-down bolt handle permits a low scope mount.

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Visible bullet trace

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Student in Condition 1 carry course fires a Glock 23 at the range. Bullet trace is visible. I recently attended one of their sessions and found both classroom and range portions very informative.

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Newlyweds in training

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Oleg Volk
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Armed reader

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Oleg Volk

She’s reading “Knowing Guns” (written by Stu Chisholm and illustrated by me). The pistol is a Metro Arms American Classic II in a Vega holster.

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From empty hand to full in a second

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Ruger LC9 with Viridian Reactor R5 resided in a holster corset. Very quick and allows for discreet carry of fairly large pistols (up to G19 or 3.5″ M1911).

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Good recoil control with M&P Shield

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Oleg Volk

A novice shooter practices with her carry pistol, M&P Shield. My impression of the Shield has been quite positive — it’s accurate, has a good trigger, low felt recoil and muzzle rise, well designed magazines. No malfunctions over about 400 … Continue reading →

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Protect yourself. Protect your hearing.

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Oleg Volk

For a professional musician like Lauren, firing an unsuppressed  rifle can be a career-ending event. Rifle reports are all too close to concussion grenade (flashbang) noise levels. Taking them down by 28-40dB makes a big difference. So does wearing plugs … Continue reading →

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Smoking hot

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Oleg Volk

1928 Auto Ordnance Thompson.

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Musician

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Oleg Volk

I like how this series is turning out.

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