Title: 2 Coonan 357 Magnum Pistols for Full-Size and Compact Carry – Ballistic Magazine
Headings: 2 Coonan 357 Magnum Pistols for Full-Size and Compact Carry
2 Coonan 357 Magnum Pistols for Full-Size and Compact Carry
David Bahde
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Coonan 357 Magnum Shootout
Coonan Classic Testing
Coonan Compact Testing
Coonan 357 Magnum Mates
Coonan Classic Specs:
Coonan Compact Specs:
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Content: The Classic is available in a variety of finish options, including stainless and black DuraCoat, with various sights and grips. The company even offers long-slide variants and a version with a compensator. Coonan also offers a Compact model for easier concealment, and the company’s latest release is the MOT 45, a Classic chambered in .45 ACP. Coonan 357 Magnum Shootout
I recently got my hands on a stainless Classic and Compact for testing, with 5- and 4-inch barrels, respectively. Coonan Classic Testing
First up was the Classic, and it turned out to be a real joy to shoot. It was controllable, accurate and anything but punishing. In fact, it was a ton of fun to shoot time and time again. With its 5-inch barrel, it makes for a very controllable and accurate .357 Magnum. You can even swap out the springs and throw in some .38 Special ammo, making it just as soft-shooting as a 9mm 1911. It was so soft-shooting that I had to check to be sure the gun worked on the first couple rounds.