Yearly Archives: 2013

How police lost the fight for hearts and minds

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Oleg Volk

As communication technologies improve, most Americans are learning that police forces include many psychopathic, murderous thugs. Videos of police committing rape, murder, mugging and other crimes under the color of the law are everywhere. It’s only a numerical minority of … Continue reading →

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About Independence Day by my friend Michael Freeman

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Read the article on his site.

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An early morning walk (nsfw)

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Woke up before 6am this morning to re-set my waking hours to include more daylight. My friend showed up at six a.m. with some of the clothes she designed. We planned to shoot outdoor fashion, but got rain. I suggested … Continue reading →

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A good deal in optics

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Primary Arms is coming out with an illuminated 1-6x scope with a BDC reticle for .223Rem. I tried out the prototypes and was pleasantly surprised: sharp optics, minimal distortion, very good eyebox even at 6x, and a clear rangefinding reticle. … Continue reading →

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PSA from JMB

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Oleg Volk

These days, it can just as easily be 32ACP, another one of Browning’s creations. But the older, high quality pistols like this Beretta or the 1910 Mauser have the advantage of great triggers and minimal recoil. 22LR can also work, … Continue reading →

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Two is one, one is none. Photo retouching help needed.

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Oleg Volk

I work with two retouchers. Just so happens that both are on vacation at the same time, and I could use the help. If you are interested in working with me, please let me know.

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Girls just want to have fun.

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Cimarron’s faithful (other than the caliber) copy of the original 1860 Henry rifle is an odd firearms. Loading it is rather unorthodox, the magazine follower is external and can interfere with the hold under the magazine. Lever movement makes holding … Continue reading →

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They grow up so fast

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Years ago, I took photos of Michael Williamson‘s daughter, the actress Morrigan Sanders. In the time that passed, her AR gained better iron sights and a 1.5×24 ACOG in place of the EOTech, but stayed pretty much the same otherwise. … Continue reading →

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Little Girl’s Big Revolver

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Funky Ted Nugent ammunition is from Pierce.

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Father and daughter

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Oleg Volk
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Catching up on the edits: one of my past models

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Probably NSFW

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If you shoot 357Mag for effect, get a Coonan

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Full-power 357Mag recoil in revolvers is usually quite substantial. I tend to shoot 38Spl in mine unless carrying them, which I do very seldom. The Coonan, on the other hand, gives some muzzle flip but very minimal felt recoil. Shooting … Continue reading →

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Calling all readers in Chicago

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Oleg Volk

A good friend needs a small service done in Flossmore neighborhood in Chicago. Would anybody near there be willing to do me a favor by helping him?

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Hating’ on the pink guns?

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Pink might not be “tactical” but neither is stainless…yet nobody has argued against that since the 1980s!

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Shot placement and caliber matter. Color, not so much.

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Oleg Volk

The revolver shown actually works very well.

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“You and what army?”

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Oleg Volk
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New on AllOutdoor: Don’t just sit there — shoot from other positions, too!

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Read about the utility various shooting positions. If you are an Appleseed fan, please promote this post.

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Keeping cool.

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Leaping up and down creates air movement and aids ventilation. An entirely difference principle than that of the Lewis gun shroud.

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Just another cubicle dweller

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Oleg Volk

One of the office workers at Primary Arms with a Daniel Defense MK18 kitted out with 3rd Gen Magpul 30-rounder, Primary Arms red dot and tac light.

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First focal plane option

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Oleg Volk

For people who like FFP scopes for the ability to use a rangefinding reticle at any magnification, Primary Arms makes an inexpensive 4-14x. I took a photo of this one during the NRA show but I’ve actually used one for … Continue reading →

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