37mm standing in 40mm

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Another reason for TWS forend: installing 37/40mm launchers. My experience with this handguard on the .308 Vepr has been positive.

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Quite possibly the best deal in fixed-magnification AR optics

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Oleg Volk

This optic is designed for AR15 but works on AK with a receiver rail and cheek riser as well — or you can take off the mount and use lowerrings. Prismatic scope with BDC reticle has magnification of 2.5x and very clear, sharp optics. It’s not an ACOG but gets fairly close for 1/5 of the price, and even offers longer eye relief. The body of the scope looks rather industrial, but the BDC is well designed, light gathering is excellent and illumination is daylight visible even at high noon in the desert.

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Alley sweeping

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Saiga 12 with TWS rail cover and Primary Arms red dot.

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Short, handy, reliable enough for 3-gun competition

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Oleg Volk

PLR16 pistol with SU16 rifle stock. Registered as a short-barreled rifle. Vortex red dot, Magpul furniture and Red Lion Precision forend complete it.

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A cute puppy or a semi-autonomous bioweapon?

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Oleg Volk

That yearling puppy was one of the cutest and most friendly dogs I’ve ever encountered.

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Roman Cane Corso puppy

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Oleg Volk

This puppy is one year old. He weighs 120 pounds. He’s extremely protective of his humans. Between the puppy, the giraffe and the four year old daughter, they have a full menagerie!

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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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In Orlando

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Oleg Volk

(Photo by Robb Allen)

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Tavor from the October bullpup shoot

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Oleg Volk

16.5″ black version with Meprolight red dot and Gear Head Works forend (with Primary Arms weapon light). This light is currently on sale.

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Please do not use text messaging to communicate anything important to me.

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Late this morning, I saw two messages come in (notification and partial text came across the top of the phone) but neither is visible in the text menu on the phone. So I know that somebody tried to reach me but can’t get to the data. The phone (HTC Inspire) doesn’t bubble up fresh messages on top reliably, so unless I chance onto them by accident, I can’t view them.

To reach me reliably, please use email or call.

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Friend’s article on AllOutdoor: International Disaster Kit, 3-Day Essentials

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Oleg Volk

My friend Frank just put this up: Food and other essentials for emergencies.

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Any idea what this painting by Dean Cornwall shows?

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Saw it today in Orlando. Seems to show a Mauser or a 1903 used with round nose bullets, and a pistol with no rear light and hammer down, held by a man who is OK with losing an eye to a recoiling slide. No idea who the background foes are supposed to be.

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A great trainer for new shooters

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Keltec PF9 with Twisted Industries .22 conversion kit. As you can see, even 22LR produces a considerable amount of muzzle blast. A typical 22LR round holds one grain of powder, while 9mm Luger is closer to six — the difference in report is quite significant to a newbie shooter.

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ATF trying to make NFA compliance process even more onerous

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Oleg Volk

This time, by restricting NFA trusts. You can comment on their web site. Here’s an example of a constructive comment written by my IP attorney Glenn Bellamy, aka Armorer at Law.

Rob Allen and Joe Huffman also have sample letters up. Please add your voice to the arguments against this ill-considered (or, more likely, ill-meant) plan by ATF.

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85 degrees F in sunny Cocoa, FL today

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Oleg Volk

And I found myself wishing for more clouds for my photo shoot.

Every time I come to Keltec, the most interesting variants of their guns come from the trunks and desk drawers of the employees. This one is no different, coming from a 3-gun shooter. It’s a PLR16 pistol registered as an SBR and fitted with SU16 stock. Very handy little piston gun with a 9.5 inch barrel. Fitted with Vortex Sparc red dot, it’s light and very fast. The flat shape on the shooter’s hip is a slightly customized PMR30.

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Procedural smoke, fire and the like

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Does anyone know of specialized standalone programs (not plugins for more complex 3D rendering programs) that simulate smoke, fire and other natural effect?

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Models needed around Cocoa, FL for this week.

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Looking for models age 20-35, men and women, who have at least some familiarity with safe handling of firearms. The projected look would be young professionals who enjoy recreational shooting and appreciate the defensive utility of firearms as well. I did a quick look through modeling directories but didn’t find anyone who struck me as appropriate. So I looking for recommendations and volunteers.

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Mountain man?

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Oleg Volk

A friend from Utah who showed me around the state a little. Former Marine, currently a concealed carry instructor, among other things.

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Help me find a person.

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Today, on my flight from Nashville to Orlando, I sat next to a very interesting gentleman. I was fresh out of business cards. We intended to swap contact info after deplaning, but got separated.

If you know who this person is, please forward my contact info to him. He’s 85, a former psychiatrist. He had heart surgery last year. He’s piloted Cessina 150 and 172 before as a hobby pilot. His father flew a Taylorcraft. Right after the Korean War, he was drafted and spent his military time in Texas as a medical orderly, after which he went to medical school on the GI Bill. He has four kids. He lives in Connecticut most of the time. I think one of his sons lives in Tennessee and another in Florida. One of his grandkids is a helicopter pilot.

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