Tag Archives: 45ACP

Pleasant surprises at the range.

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Oleg Volk

When I go to a range, I usually fire off the magazine in my carry pistol to replace the old ammunition with fresh. With the 1911, I am always surprised when my target gets illuminated with a red dot. I … Continue reading →

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Another Kandros Custom pistol

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Made by Chad Kandros.

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“Paratrooper” M1 carbine

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Got my hands on an Auto Ordnance M1 carbines in folding and standard configurations. I prefer the two-aperture flip sight because it doesn’t jump settings on recoil like the M2 ladder sight. I also like the wood better than the … Continue reading →

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Before the kids are old enough to be left alone…

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Oleg Volk

…teach them to deal with possible emergencies. Home invasions are among such events. This 10 year old girl has taken multiple courses at Front Sight and can run a Glock, a 1911 and an Uzi.

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“Last chance to back down!”

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Auto Ordnance Thompson with 20rd stick magazine, 50rd disk in the bag.

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She’s up to something

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Thompson carbine, 20rd stick and 50rd drum magazines.

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In this case, you’d use the rifle to hold out till you can draw the pistol.

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Oleg Volk

With the rifle being a fun .22 Henry and the pistol being a serious .45ACP. I wonder if a 45ACP lever action is possible — it would fit almost twenty rounds and have minimal report and muzzle flash even un-suppressed.

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The loudest girl on this beach

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Thompson carbine with 50 and 100 round drums.

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Thompson girl

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Airship engineer character for the upcoming dieselpunk comic book “Zett & Lux” by Chris Range. Auto Ordnance 1927 Thompson with 100rd drum and 20rd stick magazines.

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M1911 themed tshirt

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Oleg Volk

My Colt M1911A1, her tshirt from 1791 designs.

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