Category Archives: pistol

The best knife for a gunfight?

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Probably makes retention drills easier. Might complicate re-holstering.

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Ceska zbrojovka, the classics.

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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Beautiful for Bersa

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Flatjack holster for Bersa 380, again by Dennis of Dragon Leather Works.

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Meco holster and Boberg XR9-S

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Boberg XR9-S “platinum” edition. It’s the most advanced pistol design out there, with a long barrel in a short slide, excellent trigger, great accuracy and minimal felt recoil. I am very much a fan. I mentioned Meco holsters before. 1 … Continue reading →

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A dreaded assault pistol (by California law)

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Oleg Volk

This 1910 Bergmann, a 6-shot 9mm pistol, is ruled a banned assault weapon by California regulations. Semi-automatic with magazine outside the grip is evil incarnate in the eyes of their lawmakers. That’s a pretty crazy, but then what isn’t about … Continue reading →

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Getting an upgrade.

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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Where could I find replacement grips for a Nagant revolver?

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Oleg Volk

I need a set of grips, preferably wooden, for a 1944 Nagant revolver. If you have a set for sale or an idea where I could find them, please let me know. Update: found and ordered a set. Thanks to … Continue reading →

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Steyr C9-A1

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Way back in 2002 or so, I tried a Steyr M9. I liked the trigger, the thin comfortable grip and the lack of recoil, wasn’t sure about the sights and really did not care for the safety lever placement. Ten … Continue reading →

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Bersa Thunder 9

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Had a chance to shoot this 17-shot 9mm pistol recently. Interesting weapons, a pistol equivalent of police Crown Victoria Interceptor, heavy, solid and reliable. Quite accurate, with very minimal recoil. I used it to train a new shooter who found … Continue reading →

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You can’t ride like that!

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Oleg Volk

These two are well equipped for the the less common human road hazards, but they are missing leather and helmets for the more usual perils. It takes both — and good judgment — to be safe.

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Iver Johnson Sealed 8 revolver

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Model 844, 1950s production. The backs of the chambers are recessed to enclose the case heads, which isn’t a bad idea with rimfire cartridges. The front of the cylinder is extended to reduce the forcing cone flash. Ejection of all … Continue reading →

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Famous gun writer, retired Marine Corps Major Tom Kill.

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Oleg Volk

The illustrious comrade in arms of Major Caudill, Tom Kill…err, Tamara Keel of View From The Porch blog is writing an article about Boberg XR9-S for Concealed Carry magazine. I got to photograph her on the secret Lunar base right … Continue reading →

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Rimfire trainer guns

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Ever since I got to shoot a suppressed GSG1911-22 in Nevada, I wanted to have on on hand. Rimfire trainer guns were extremely useful then and they have become even more useful since the price of ammunition gone up so … Continue reading →

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Custom Dragon Leather holster

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Oleg Volk

I posted photos of a custom PMR30 holster earlier this year. Now Dennis came out of a Glock variant of it. This design works especially well for women, keeping the pistol grip out of the way of elbows and ribs.

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So, you’d like to date my daughter…

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Oleg Volk

This young lady can fend for herself just fine, but you have to admit that the first impression made by the dad also counts. I also recommend a sensible comment by my friend Dave.

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Today’s range trip.

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Grace wanted more trigger time with her laser-equipped LCR. Ended up trying that, S&W 317 and 63 rimfire revolvers, a quiet Walther P22, Kel-tec PF9-22, Star S (.32ACP quasi-1911), HK P7, Kahr P9 and the SU22 shown here. Star S … Continue reading →

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Chronograph and accuracy data

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Sometimes measurements confirm what we expect. For example, S&B 115 grain ball flies at 1060fps from an HK P7PSP but speeds up to 1340fps from JRC carbine. But I had no idea that 1980s vintage .22 Short fired from the … Continue reading →

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Good weather makes range time that much better.

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Rimfire STG44. Cutts compensator doing its job well. Mike, obviously compensating for something. (Photo by Mike Branson) Full report on Savage mkII-SR, JRC 9mm, STG44, Henry .22 and others coming a little later.

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When zombies come, I want her on my fire team

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Oleg Volk

The target was at about 20 yards when she fired on it. The zombie now has four more eyes-sockets in its skull. Special Delivery target | Walther P22 | TAC65 can The ear protection was against the noise made by … Continue reading →

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21st century STEN?

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Prop gun courtesy G4P, Micro T1 of Aimpoint.

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