Author Archives: Oleg Volk

Opmod knife

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Opmod Browning knife.

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Spindrift knife from Skallywag Tactical

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Skallywag Tactical

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South Carolina update: Charleston and Savannah in early March

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Oleg Volk

My trip plans have become more concrete: flying into Charleston to meet with my parents, staying three days, then going to Savannah for three more days. Looking for suggestions on interesting places to visit in both cities, also any picturesque … Continue reading →

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A couple of old images

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Rainy day.

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25th anniversary of getting out of the USSR

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Today marks 25 years since my parents got my out of there and on the way to America. I am very thankful to them for the nearly two decades of personal risk and hard work it took to get out … Continue reading →

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Two signs of well-involved parents

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Personal firearms (and training in their use), and braces. Both give kids a cause for smiling. Remington 870 Youth 20ga in pink camo. Around here, it actually fits pretty well with faded yellowish grass.

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Appleseed

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Savage 110 in 6.5 Creedmoor in a McRees stock. Appleseed.

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Software to aid with making hatched illustrations?

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Does anyone know of software that can semi-automate the process of making hatched drawings from photographs?

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One way to handle switchable barrels.

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Oleg Volk

This 455Lux rifle is in 22WMR. It also accepts a 22LR barrel — with its own sights — and appropriate magazines. Plink with cheaper ammo, bust tree rats with faster 22 Magnum. Don’t have to re-zero.

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Home alone? Not quite.

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Oleg Volk

The pistol is a classic CZ75B.

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Ithaca scattergun

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Ithaca 37 is an unusual design because both John Browning and John Pedersen, normally competitors, contributed to its design. It both feeds and ejects from the bottom, making it friendly to right and left handed shooters. An older home defense … Continue reading →

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Who lives where?

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Do any of my readers live in South Carolina? I may be traveling in that direction in early March. How about central Pennsylvania, late February?

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New Viridian laser for Kahr CW45 is coming

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Oleg Volk
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Why are ersatz foods ingredients so common in the US?

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Oleg Volk

US isn’t a poor country. Yet typical food includes junk like corn syrup. Even in fairly expensive restaurants, imitation crab is used instead of real crab. Airlines serve absolutely foul artificial creamer instead of half-and-half or cream. Typical baked goods, … Continue reading →

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CZ97B

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Oleg Volk

CZ97B was on the cover of the wonderfully photographed CZ catalog from 2000. Especially with the 10-round limit then in force, a “natural 10-rounder” in 45ACP felt like a perfect package. It was something I had long wanted but still … Continue reading →

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Co-witnessing AK sights with a red dot

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Take an AK, add a TWS top cover with replacement open sights (or a peep sight), add an Aimpoint Micro (or a clone) without a base. Secure with four screws. Done! The machine top cover is  sprung to stay firmly … Continue reading →

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Handicapped? Yes. Unarmed? Never.

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Oleg Volk

See www.romb.org.pl for more info in Polish.

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People in difficult situations

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Oleg Volk
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“Мочить врагов в сортире!” (“Wet-work the foes in outhouses!”)

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Standard Russian injunction illustrated. Also works outside. Similar to the rifle from the previous post, but with a folding adapter in front of a Magpul stock, Aimpoint H1 and an even brighter 700 lumen Superfire light. Same Battlecomp, folding rear … Continue reading →

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“Adapt and Overcome” is available, a new book by Peter Grant

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Oleg Volk

And, just like the earlier books of that series, it’s become very popular from the start. I design overs for Peter’s books, so it pleases me to see him do well — as his writing talent well deserves.

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