Got a new Coonan 1911 357 magnum

[DW357]

Just blew most of my tax return on a new stainless Coonan 1911 in 357 magnum! Yeah yeah I know I gave the .gov an interest free loan but I've never got this much back before.

Anyway, got a great deal on gunbroker. New in box with an extra mag and extra custom factory laser engraved grips. Mailed out the money order yesterday, hopefully get the gun sometime next week. Can't. Friggen. Wait.

I reload 357 mag for my GP100 and Henry, so I figured why not get a 1911 chambered in 357 magnum! Such an awesome looking gun.

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And these are the extra grips that come with the gun in addition to the smooth walnut grips.
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[Fixxah]

Pretty sweet. Not sure I could hold it even with large hands.

 

[Parker Duofold]

Got you text earlier. I have to see this when you finally get it.

 

[massBRS]

soooooo awesome!

 

[jasons]

Very nice gun.

 

[IPSC_DRL]

Wicked pissssa. Congratulations.

 

[DW357]

Thanks guys. I've never held or shot one before but after seeing the reviews and youtube videos, it had me sold!

 

[DW357]

Pretty sweet. Not sure I could hold it even with large hands.

I've got decent sized hands so I think my hands will fit it well. I forget the exact dimsensions but I think they said it was 1/4" wider (than a standard 1911) from the grip safety to the front of the grip?

 

[marleythefish]

damn, gotta see that when you get it.

 

[DW357]

damn, gotta see that when you get it.

If this snow ever completely melts, you can shoot it all you want at the club. I got a bunch of 357 reloads to run through this gun.

 

[NickyBangBang]

Nice

 

[DW357]

Definitely the most expensive gun I've ever bought but I figured I'd treat myself before home repair bills, wedding, and honeymoon roll in later this year lol.

 

[Fasteddy]

Congrats....very pretty piece.

 

[DW357]

Congrats....very pretty piece.

Thanks. Yeah I don't think I'll ever sell this gun.

 

[glockerblogger]

357 is a fast fun round. Enjoy Andrew!

 

[MAD Geary]

Awesome purchase man! Congrats and enjoy that piece.

 

[TheCrowing]

Definitely the most expensive gun I've ever bought but I figured I'd treat myself before home repair bills, wedding, and honeymoon roll in later this year lol.

Dude... Treat yourself? In the past couple weeks, Henry Big Boy .44, Super Redhawk, CZ75, Coonan .357...

Are there any openings at your job? Seriously.

If not, can I at least shoot all your new toys?

 

[DW357]

Awesome purchase man! Congrats and enjoy that piece.

I don't think I've ever been this excited for a gun . That money order needs to arrive quickly so they can ship it out!

 

[DW357]

Dude... Treat yourself? In the past couple weeks, Henry Big Boy .44, Super Redhawk, CZ75, Coonan .357...

Are there any openings at your job? Seriously.

If not, can I at least shoot all your new toys?

Yeaaaa. Well the Ruger I bought in December and the CZ and Henry didn't cost me anything really after I sold my hi point, Kahr, Ruger p89, and Glock 42.

There are 4 job openings actually lol. Of course you can shoot em!

 

[mikelawtown]

openings? Mmmmmm

 

[TheCrowing]

There are 4 job openings actually.

PM me info when you get a chance and if you don't mind.

 

[Mark from MA]

Nice score on the coonan. Always wanted one and glad they came back out with them.

Tough to drop that much change but im considering it as well.


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[DW357]

Nice score on the coonan. Always wanted one and glad they came back out with them.

Tough to drop that much change but im considering it as well.


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Thanks. I had never heard of the company until just a couple weeks ago and Immediately drooled over them and knew I had to have one lol.

 

[The Anchor]

i have a model b, i like the size of the grip compared to my 1911, its not huge like a DE. it loves when you feed it 296/h110 for the fire ball! congrats.

 

[DW357]

i have a model b, i like the size of the grip compared to my 1911, its not huge like a DE. it loves when you feed it 296/h110 for the fire ball! congrats.

Yeah DE's look cool but they just seem impractical and just massive. Coonan's are much sleeker looking and are a true 1911 (with a few different parts of course).

I got a bunch of JSP and JHPs on top of 14.7 gr of 2400. They're fairly stout, comparable to factory Federal 158 gr 357 ammo. I use 296/H110 for my 44 loads, I might have to try some 296/H110 for 357 mag. Although I don't have any small pistol magnum primers to use with 296/H110. I use regular primers for 2400 and they work great.

 

[DW357]

They have a bunch of different models with various finishes, compensators, adjustable sights etc. The compensator looked cool but wasn't worth another $300 so I went with the cheapest model. I much prefer all stainless guns anyway so the camo pattern and two tone models didn't do it for me.

 

[herdbull]

Very cool 1911....sent you a PM

 

[The Anchor]

my pet flash load is 125 gr montana gold on top of 22gr of h110, it will get everyones attention at the range!

 

[DW357]

my pet flash load is 125 gr montana gold on top of 22gr of h110, it will get everyones attention at the range!

That sounds like a pretty flashy/stout load there haha. You use magnum primers?

 

[The Anchor]

Yes magnum pistol. You won't want to shoot anything else out of that. Produces a nice ring of fire!