Mini Review - 1911 Style Coonan .357

[Scuba_Steve]

I decided to end 2011 on a high note and picked up a 1911 style Coonan .357 Magnum. After taking it home and cleaning/lubing it, I took it to the range on Sunday. I only put one box through it but it performed with no issues and was an absolute blast to shoot with lots of muzzle blast.

I am surprised at how easy it is to shoot. I'm satisfied with my initial groupings, but am shooting a bit low. I'm sure the low shooting is my own fault as I can tell I'm anticipating the shot. After I get used to it I should shoot it as well (or poorly ) as I do any other 1911.

Here is a short Video LInk

and of course - Pics

 

[scramasax]

Been shooting a MDL.B for better than 20 years. Glad to see them back into production and hope they do well. Wouldn't trade mine off.

Cheers,

ts

 

[Maverick223]

Thanks for the review, I've not heard much about these in some time. While I'm not much of a pistol guy, I have one of these tucked away near the bottom of my list (in the company of but a few other pistols)...good to know that it is performing as expected thus far.

 

[Poohgyrr]

I had a Mdl B and sold it when mags weren't being made. I absolutely should have kept it. You have a special 1911 that should outlast your grandkids. Awesome.

 

[gunnutery]

Thanks for posting on this. I've been taking notice of of the .357 1911 and want one. Unfortunately I have a few other niches to fill first and not enough funds to get any of them yet. I really think the .357 mag is overlooked too much by pistol makers.

 

[dcarch]

This gun is on my "want list". You are a lucky man, sir.

 

[19-3Ben]

Very very cool gun. kudos. Me wants.

 

[NinjaFeint]

Cool gun...I just recently drained my gun fund but this is high on the list of "recommend to a friend so I can shoot it" guns.

 

[First4Freedom]

Steve that video was fantastic. *BOOM* bam bam bam *BOOM* bam bam *BOOM* You must have drawn some attention from the other folks at the range, lordy what a magnificent report, mighty fine pistol.

 

[jem375]

I had 2 at one time and like an idiot, sold them....

 

[maskedman504]

Is the grip uncomfortabley large? The case on a .357 mag is quite a bit longer than .45 acp; I don't have girlie hands, but side by side comparison make the Coonan's grip look huge. Just wondering.

 

[Maverick223]

I don't have large hands either, and whilst the grip is a bit larger the svelte profile seems to make it adequate for a comfortable grip. That's my assessment, without having fired one, anyway.