New Coonan Compact...

[Rodentman]

Got this today; I already have the full size Coonan with a 5" and 6" bbl. Calling it "compact" is a bit of a stretch IMHO but ok it's smaller than the full size. Not a pocket pistol however. I really like the full size Coonan, quite a blast but not much recoil since the heavy slide and spring soak up most of it. Anyway, with a stout load of Blue Dot or H110 this will be fun! And no, the Coonan was NOT my first gun.

 

[Wreck-n-Crew]

Nice! Congrats. Hows that trigger?

 

[Redstate]

That gun (a Coonan) is my my bucket list to try someday

Congrats- nice looking pistol!

 

[Panzerschwein]

Neat, but I'd get the full sized for higher velocities and more stopping power.

 

[Hometeached1]

Very nice!

Looking forward to a range report.

 

[Wreck-n-Crew]

Neat, but I'd get the full sized for higher velocities and more stopping power.

Op has a 6" and 5" already...

I already have the full size Coonan with a 5" and 6" bbl.

 

[Panzerschwein]

Op has a 6" and 5" already...

OP good choices.

I'd keep your Coonan compact as a backup to the larger model.

 

[Rodentman]

Thx for the comments! The trigger is what I'd call typical high end 1911. I haven't gotten to the range yet with it, but I've got plenty of ammo loaded and ready!

 

[bannockburn]

Rodentman

Very nice looking compact Coonan. One thing that has impressed me about Coonan Arms is that every one of their guns that I have looked at over the years has been well made with great attention to detail and overall fit and finish.

 

[nebraska_farmer]

I really like it. Looks small and huge at the same time (insert "that's what she said" joke here.)

 

[bikemutt]

Rodentman

Very nice looking compact Coonan. One thing that has impressed me about Coonan Arms is that every one of their guns that I have looked at over the years has been well made with great attention to detail and overall fit and finish.

bannockburn, I wish my experience was the same. A LGS got 3 new Coonans in at the same time, every one felt different to me, none of them felt especially good. For the price they want I just didn't feel the love, passed. They still have one under glass so obviously my impressions weren't unanimous.

 

[ifit]

Nice...one day will own a coonan. Thanks for sharing

 

[ohioshooter]

I have the 5" and the 4" compact and love them both. I've not shot the compact either but I have about 2k rounds to see how well I like it.

 

[Jbabbler]

Very cool. I didn't know this gun even existed.

In for your range report.

 

[Erich]

Same here. Nice to see they're still making these: I haven't shot one (not a compact, of course) since the Eighties.

 

[ironworkerwill]

I really like it. Looks small and huge at the same time (insert "that's what she said" joke here.)

That's a good way to look at it.

I have to admit I'm surprised to see a 1911 in 357mag. I love it!