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
Coonan the Conquerer
A Resurrection
Coonan 357 Magnum Shootout
Coonan Classic Testing
Coonan Compact Testing
Coonan 357 Magnum Mates
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Content: His design uses an articulated follower that maintains the proper cartridge angle as the top round is fed. The result is that Coonan pistols feed various bullet designs and weights consistently, even long .357 Magnum cartridges. Now the gun, the flagship of the company today, is called the Coonan Classic. The Coonan design remains the only practical and usable .357 Magnum semi-auto on the market today. Roughly the size of a standard 1911, it is concealable, controllable, accurate and reliable. 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.