When was the Coonan 357 made?

1970s
357 Mag. -chambered Coonan pistol while still in college and started manufacturing it in the late 1970s.

Is .357 Magnum good for self defense?

The . 357 Magnum is as popular as ever with civilian shooters for self-defense, silhouette competition, and hunting. Here, in no particular order, are ten reasons it’s still the best overall handgun round out there.

Is Coonan a good gun?

The Coonan really shines as a field and hunting handgun for those that appreciate an instant second shot and the fast handling of the 1911 design. The pistol is fast on target to the first shot, but recoil is such that fast follow-up shots are not in the class with the . 45 ACP, and that is ok.

How many rounds does a Coonan 357 Magnum hold?

The large magnum cartridges are fed by way of the 7 round magazine it comes with. That’s right, the Coonan 357 capacity is only 7 rounds in the mag with one in the chamber. Remember, these are big magnum cartridges we’re talking about.

What kind of gun is the Coonan classic?

The Coonan Classic and Compact 1911s chambered in .357 Magnum are pleasant-shooting guns despite the magnum chambering, and each could serve a number of roles, including self defense, hunting and just having fun at the range.

Which is the best Coonan compact to buy?

The Coonan Compact’s best five-shot group at 25 yards came with Sig Sauer’s 125-grain V-Crown JHPs. The mighty .357 Magnum has been a thing of legend since its introduction in 1935. Able to stop cars with a single round, drop game at 1,000 yards and leave criminals shaking in their boots, the .357 Magnum is surrounded by mythology.

What can you do with a.357 Magnum?

The .357 Magnum is useful for personal defense, hunting and recreational use. Wedding a rimmed revolver cartridge to the self-loading action isn’t an easy feat.