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Coonan 1911 .357 Magnum
Does anyone have experience with the Coonan 1911 .357 magnum; is it a good/great pistol and what's not so good about it?
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First generation or second generation? Are you interested in getting the current model by way of SSE? While I have two of the original versions, I have heard reports that the most recent version carries improvements and betterments that make it run a whole lot more reliable than the older models. I've seen too many reports of those owning both saying the same.
My opinion is that if you can swing it, get the new version via SSE. Less issue with getting magazines, parts, etc. (The old mags are different and no longer made).
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It would have to be sse. Thanks.Comment
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There was a guy at the CG shoot Friday night that had one. He said he loves it but it's "picky." I never got to have him elaborate.Comment
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The Coonan 1911 battles the same issues that ever semi-auto has when chambered for a rimmed cartridge - feeding is always a concern and the action has to be finely tuned to operate reliably, usually operating within a very specific pressure curve.
That said, I've admired them for decades and would love to own one. OP, if you have the means and the appetite for a boutique pistol that can be finicky about ammo, go for it."A vote is like a rifle; it's usefulness depends upon the character of the user." - Theodore RooseveltComment
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If the bullet does not kill the bad guy the fireball will definitely burn them to a crisp
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Coonans are awesome.
LIVE FREE OR DIE!
M. Sage's I have a dream speech;
Originally posted by M. Sage
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Never shot one but did fondle it at Adex. Grip is too big for my hand but I loved it otherwise.^^ Said by some lunatic on the internetComment
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Shot one belonging to someone else at the range. It feels weird in the hand especially with my stubby fingers and my brain telling me it should feel like a 1911. Recoil was impressive, fireball was distinct. It's an interesting curiosity but I'm not a big fan.Comment
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Is this a new troll/ spam tactic, new account parroting established members in the same thread? WTF?Originally posted by fhenxiaoesThere was a guy at the CG shoot Friday night that had one. He said he loves it but it's "picky." I never got to have him elaborate.Comment
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There was a guy at the CG shoot Friday night that had one. He said he loves it but it's "picky." I never got to have him elaborate.Originally posted by tony270Originally posted by repubconservOriginally posted by el chivoXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXOriginally posted by pjsig
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"The tyrant will always find a pretext for his tyranny."
-Aesop's Fables The Wolf and the Lamb.
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http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/s...3#post19963273Comment
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Pretty sure Citadel did that intentionally
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It's a fun gun. Definitely finicky, but when you lock in on a load/ammo that it likes, it's a blast.Wish I was rich instead of so damn good looking.Originally posted by stix213Originally posted by Just DaveComment
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I have a pair of the newer ones. While I have not shot either yet, i absolutely love the fit, finish, size, weight, design and packaging. Given the LAR grizzly is out of production, this is the coolest oversized 1911 going. If you have the means, i would not hesitate.
check out the FPS russia with the coonans....
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