Coonan?? - The Firearms Forum

JUNKKING · 09-05-2012, 07:26 PM

I called a LGS today looking for a 1911 2011 tactical by RIA and the guy told me the only 1911 in the shop was made by Coonan and it was a 357 Magnum

Has anyone ever heard of this manufacturer or a 357 Magnum on a 1911 platform?

If so are these a decent gun. he one they have is used and hes asking 749 for it.

ozo · 09-05-2012, 07:34 PM

He needs to drop his pants in front of a mirror, turn his butt towards it, and take a good look.....'cause he don't know his ass......
[guess I can't read....I thought he meant the 2011 Tactical]

TheGunClinger · 09-05-2012, 07:38 PM

My former FFL showed me his Coonan .357. Looked nice but I dont know if they are any good or not. A 100% one is listed in Blue book at about $800-1000.here are a few different models and value varies. 95% ones average about $600.00.

woolleyworm · 09-05-2012, 10:42 PM

If it's in very good condition, $750 seems like a fair price. I'd do some more checking around though. New they're going for around $1100+. I've never held one, just read some articles on them.

ignats · 09-05-2012, 11:29 PM

I bought one years ago when they first came out; jumped on the bandwagon. It's a nice pistol but due to the length of the .357 cartridge, the grip is longer than most auto-loading pistols. I have large hands but the gun never felt comfortable then I held it, not like a Colt Government Model or similar clone. I probably should have kept it but decided to trade it for something else I wanted. It's accuracy was not that great. I have a couple of revolvers in .357 and prefer them over the Coonan.

1LoneWolf75 · 09-05-2012, 11:36 PM

I had thought bout havin a 1911 in a .357 mag didn't know someone beat me to the punch, gave up on the idea when thinkin bout how big the grips would wind up bein. Would be neat to shoot one though, kinda like the 50 D.E.(I only managed 2 rounds and had enough) Not a everyday gun but a once in a while gun.

cpttango30 · 09-06-2012, 04:51 AM

Coonan's are amazing 1911's. I got to meet and spend some time with Dan and some of his employees at SHOT. Amazing people who love all guns, shooting and taking care of their customers.

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He needs to drop his pants in front of a mirror, turn his butt towards it, and take a good look.....'cause he don't know his ass......

Not sure if you don't believe that Coonan doesn't make 357 1911's or what. http://coonaninc.com/

The fit, finish and options you get on a Coonan are the same as you get on 1911's that cost 2 times a much. Those are not 357mags either.

Airdale · 09-06-2012, 06:15 AM

I have heard nothing but good about Coonans and, if'n a .357 rings your chimes, the price is right.

Double D · 09-06-2012, 07:07 AM

I have heard they are good guns, but I myself prefer a 45 in a 1911.

JUNKKING · 09-06-2012, 07:11 AM

I was in the same catergory as most of you guys too when he said 357 magnum on a 1911 platform. I didnt think any such animal existed. I see now that they do and are quite expensive and quality guns. As far as not being accurate that has to be partly on the size of the grip and the shooter. It would definitely be a handful. Now im wondering how this small shop new in town managed to get a high quality gun, I guess the previous owner didnt like them either. I may stop by his place and have a look at it just to see what it feels like.

carver · 09-06-2012, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Double D

I have heard they are good guns, but I myself prefer a 45 in a 1911.

Same here Double D. And rimed cartridges have never worked well in any sime-auto hand gun that I know of. Not knocking the Coonans, I don't know any thing about them. Maybe they figured out how to make it run without jams!

LDBennett · 09-06-2012, 07:33 AM

The Coonan has been around a long time. I have lusted after one for years and years but have never seen or held one. The grip would be a problem for me with my smallish hands so I have never pursued one. I do have a Colt Delta Elite in 10mm and that is enough magnum power for me. In fact, I rarely shoot reloads at the prescribed level because the gun twists in my hand when shot and is not all that much fun at those power levels. At 40&W (the 40 S&W is just a 10mm short) power levels it is a lot of fun to shoot. The 357 Coonan probably is not all that much fun to shoot with the sharp recoil of 357 mag that I feel in my 357 revolvers.

Rimmed cartridges are hard to feed from magazine as the rims can get all tangled up but the Coonan is not the only centerfire gun that shoots rimmed cartridges larger than 22 rimmed cartridges. S&W made a Bullseye gun from their Model 39 that shot hollow base wadcutter 38 specials. It was the Model 52. The bullets are seated almost all the way into the case with a light crimp to roll the case over the end of the bullet. They feed fine and the is uncannily accurate (it was for Bullseye competition). I love mine but they are very expensive on the used market, if you can even find one. I looked for years before I found mine and amazingly I found two to choose from at the same dealer!

LDBennett

gunslinger69 · 09-06-2012, 10:35 AM

I saw a N.I.B. Coonan at the Augusta gun show last week and I could barely keep myself from drooling on it. Fit and finish were top notch and the grip did not seem to me to be too long for my medium hands. If it had not been for the $1,500 price I would have had to own it.

cpttango30 · 09-06-2012, 02:47 PM

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The grip would be a problem for me with my smallish hands so I have never pursued one.

The (HOT little Number) little lady of about 5'4" handled it rather well.

The grip is long but narrow.

cpttango30 · 09-06-2012, 02:50 PM

Here are pictures of my Buddy Jerry Hanging out with Dan at the Coonan Booth at SHOT 2012. That purple gun is just effing SWEET. I spent an hour playing with it.

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Double D · 09-06-2012, 03:56 PM

They look well made. I guess they are all 357?

JUNKKING · 09-06-2012, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Double D

They look well made. I guess they are all 357?

I did a google search on them DD and it looks to be they are all 357 magnum. I guess they have some following to be expensive as they are and have figured the feeding issue out. I am going to look at that one tomorrow but doubt I will buy it. Im only about to get into reloading and I would like to stick to 45ACP as a main caliber until I become more knowledge as to figure out how I want my loads. I have an XDM 40 thats hardly used but it still is used. If I can get any type of trade for it I may consider but I doubt the XDM is worth much.

TheGunClinger · 09-07-2012, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by JUNKKING

I did a google search on them DD and it looks to be they are all 357 magnum. I guess they have some following to be expensive as they are and have figured the feeding issue out. I am going to look at that one tomorrow but doubt I will buy it. Im only about to get into reloading and I would like to stick to 45ACP as a main caliber until I become more knowledge as to figure out how I want my loads. I have an XDM 40 thats hardly used but it still is used. If I can get any type of trade for it I may consider but I doubt the XDM is worth much.

They also made a .41 Magnum.

Helix_FR · 09-07-2012, 07:04 AM

The Coonan Rep came out about 6 months ago and I got to shoot one. Very sweet shooting, and not a single problem. All are in 357 at this time. The rep said after a good break in period they would shoot 38's but non of us tried. There is a stainless one on the range program now. The finish work is top notch. Yeah its a 1400 dollar price tag but there are others out there with the same price that are not nearly as nice.

JUNKKING · 09-07-2012, 10:51 AM

I went to check out the Coonan today it was gone. Someone bought it yesterday. I asked the guy how the grip was he said it was a very thin grip and wasnt at all hard to handle though he never fired it. He also said the workmanship was one of the best he had seen in any pistol it compared to any high dollar 1911 and out did some of the ones he seen. My loss I guess. He did though offer me 450 n a trade or 400 cash for my XDM 40. It was more than I thought I would get but brought it home with me in case I find some other gun I would want to use it as a trade on.

Double D · 09-07-2012, 11:38 AM

Junk, I am checking stock every day for the 2011 tactical. If they show up and you are still in the market, I will let you know.

3/2 STA SS · 09-07-2012, 03:25 PM

Very nice but I will have to wait with that $$ tag...

JUNKKING · 09-07-2012, 07:44 PM

Thanks DD Im looking for something. I just have that bug.

09-05-2012, 07:26 PM	#1
JUNKKING Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Just East of Pittsburgh PA Contributor Posts: 1,769	Coonan?? I called a LGS today looking for a 1911 2011 tactical by RIA and the guy told me the only 1911 in the shop was made by Coonan and it was a 357 Magnum Has anyone ever heard of this manufacturer or a 357 Magnum on a 1911 platform? If so are these a decent gun. he one they have is used and hes asking 749 for it. __________________ Even a blind squirrel finds an acorn every now and again! -->

09-05-2012, 07:34 PM	#2
ozo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 2,770	Re: Coonan?? He needs to drop his pants in front of a mirror, turn his butt towards it, and take a good look.....'cause he don't know his ass...... [guess I can't read....I thought he meant the 2011 Tactical] __________________ http://www.nranews.com/#/nranews, "ozo. you're off your rocker sir." -johnlives4christ http://www.prisonplanet.com/ -America,Bless GOD- Last edited by ozo; 09-06-2012 at 07:13 AM..

09-05-2012, 07:38 PM	#3
TheGunClinger Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SW Florida Contributor Posts: 2,382	Re: Coonan?? My former FFL showed me his Coonan .357. Looked nice but I dont know if they are any good or not. A 100% one is listed in Blue book at about $800-1000.here are a few different models and value varies. 95% ones average about $600.00. __________________ New England Patriots Rule Next year.

09-05-2012, 10:42 PM	#4
woolleyworm TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SW Fort Worth Contributor Posts: 4,883	Re: Coonan?? If it's in very good condition, $750 seems like a fair price. I'd do some more checking around though. New they're going for around $1100+. I've never held one, just read some articles on them. __________________ . What are you gonna do, talk the alien to death? -- (on Sigourney Weaver's worry about Guns in Aliens) "Safety is something that happens between your ears, not something you hold in your hands." "I carry a small gun to compensate for my huge Blue press." .

09-05-2012, 11:29 PM	#5
ignats V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 93	Re: Coonan?? I bought one years ago when they first came out; jumped on the bandwagon. It's a nice pistol but due to the length of the .357 cartridge, the grip is longer than most auto-loading pistols. I have large hands but the gun never felt comfortable then I held it, not like a Colt Government Model or similar clone. I probably should have kept it but decided to trade it for something else I wanted. It's accuracy was not that great. I have a couple of revolvers in .357 and prefer them over the Coonan.

09-05-2012, 11:36 PM	#6
1LoneWolf75 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Humboldt KS Posts: 587	Re: Coonan?? I had thought bout havin a 1911 in a .357 mag didn't know someone beat me to the punch, gave up on the idea when thinkin bout how big the grips would wind up bein. Would be neat to shoot one though, kinda like the 50 D.E.(I only managed 2 rounds and had enough) Not a everyday gun but a once in a while gun. __________________ They can have my guns when they pry them from my cold, dead hands!!! "Democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who are not." - Thomas Jefferson "I've seen the system fall apart from the rules and all our presidents lie"--"Soul Survive"- Asphalt Ballethttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6DgVrYWw00

09-06-2012, 06:15 AM	#8
Airdale Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: N.W. Arkansas Contributor Posts: 750	Re: Coonan?? I have heard nothing but good about Coonans and, if'n a .357 rings your chimes, the price is right.

09-06-2012, 07:07 AM	#9
Double D TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Florida Contributor Posts: 8,059	Re: Coonan?? I have heard they are good guns, but I myself prefer a 45 in a 1911. __________________ I own a bunch of scary guns. You want em? Come and take em..... Liberalism is a serious, non curable, mental disorder... NRA LIFE MEMBER Oath Keepers Member NRA Certified Instructor 30 Yr CC permit holder.

09-06-2012, 07:11 AM	#10
JUNKKING Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Just East of Pittsburgh PA Contributor Posts: 1,769	Re: Coonan?? I was in the same catergory as most of you guys too when he said 357 magnum on a 1911 platform. I didnt think any such animal existed. I see now that they do and are quite expensive and quality guns. As far as not being accurate that has to be partly on the size of the grip and the shooter. It would definitely be a handful. Now im wondering how this small shop new in town managed to get a high quality gun, I guess the previous owner didnt like them either. I may stop by his place and have a look at it just to see what it feels like. __________________ Even a blind squirrel finds an acorn every now and again!

09-06-2012, 07:33 AM	#12
LDBennett Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hesperia, CA Posts: 5,711	Re: Coonan?? The Coonan has been around a long time. I have lusted after one for years and years but have never seen or held one. The grip would be a problem for me with my smallish hands so I have never pursued one. I do have a Colt Delta Elite in 10mm and that is enough magnum power for me. In fact, I rarely shoot reloads at the prescribed level because the gun twists in my hand when shot and is not all that much fun at those power levels. At 40&W (the 40 S&W is just a 10mm short) power levels it is a lot of fun to shoot. The 357 Coonan probably is not all that much fun to shoot with the sharp recoil of 357 mag that I feel in my 357 revolvers. Rimmed cartridges are hard to feed from magazine as the rims can get all tangled up but the Coonan is not the only centerfire gun that shoots rimmed cartridges larger than 22 rimmed cartridges. S&W made a Bullseye gun from their Model 39 that shot hollow base wadcutter 38 specials. It was the Model 52. The bullets are seated almost all the way into the case with a light crimp to roll the case over the end of the bullet. They feed fine and the is uncannily accurate (it was for Bullseye competition). I love mine but they are very expensive on the used market, if you can even find one. I looked for years before I found mine and amazingly I found two to choose from at the same dealer! LDBennett

09-06-2012, 10:35 AM	#13
gunslinger69 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: maine Posts: 84	Re: Coonan?? I saw a N.I.B. Coonan at the Augusta gun show last week and I could barely keep myself from drooling on it. Fit and finish were top notch and the grip did not seem to me to be too long for my medium hands. If it had not been for the $1,500 price I would have had to own it.

09-06-2012, 02:50 PM	#15
cpttango30 Former Guest Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Stafford, VA Contributor Posts: 3,071	Re: Coonan?? Here are pictures of my Buddy Jerry Hanging out with Dan at the Coonan Booth at SHOT 2012. That purple gun is just effing SWEET. I spent an hour playing with it.

09-06-2012, 03:56 PM	#16
Double D TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Florida Contributor Posts: 8,059	Re: Coonan?? They look well made. I guess they are all 357? __________________ I own a bunch of scary guns. You want em? Come and take em..... Liberalism is a serious, non curable, mental disorder... NRA LIFE MEMBER Oath Keepers Member NRA Certified Instructor 30 Yr CC permit holder.

09-07-2012, 07:04 AM	#19
Helix_FR TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 3,618	Re: Coonan?? The Coonan Rep came out about 6 months ago and I got to shoot one. Very sweet shooting, and not a single problem. All are in 357 at this time. The rep said after a good break in period they would shoot 38's but non of us tried. There is a stainless one on the range program now. The finish work is top notch. Yeah its a 1400 dollar price tag but there are others out there with the same price that are not nearly as nice. __________________ Only cowards shoot with their eyes closed.... helixgunsmith.com

09-07-2012, 10:51 AM	#20
JUNKKING Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Just East of Pittsburgh PA Contributor Posts: 1,769	Re: Coonan?? I went to check out the Coonan today it was gone. Someone bought it yesterday. I asked the guy how the grip was he said it was a very thin grip and wasnt at all hard to handle though he never fired it. He also said the workmanship was one of the best he had seen in any pistol it compared to any high dollar 1911 and out did some of the ones he seen. My loss I guess. He did though offer me 450 n a trade or 400 cash for my XDM 40. It was more than I thought I would get but brought it home with me in case I find some other gun I would want to use it as a trade on. __________________ Even a blind squirrel finds an acorn every now and again!

09-07-2012, 11:38 AM	#21
Double D TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Florida Contributor Posts: 8,059	Re: Coonan?? Junk, I am checking stock every day for the 2011 tactical. If they show up and you are still in the market, I will let you know. __________________ I own a bunch of scary guns. You want em? Come and take em..... Liberalism is a serious, non curable, mental disorder... NRA LIFE MEMBER Oath Keepers Member NRA Certified Instructor 30 Yr CC permit holder.

09-07-2012, 03:25 PM	#22
3/2 STA SS Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tampa Bay Area, FL Posts: 1,437	Re: Coonan?? Very nice but I will have to wait with that $$ tag... __________________ MORS DE CONTACTUS-DEATH ON CONTACT

09-07-2012, 07:44 PM	#23
JUNKKING Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Just East of Pittsburgh PA Contributor Posts: 1,769	Re: Coonan?? Thanks DD Im looking for something. I just have that bug. __________________ Even a blind squirrel finds an acorn every now and again!