[Veedubklown]

Originally Posted by bac1023

Wow, you think they're ugly?

To each their own, I guess.

I have to admit I'm not a fan either, but for me it's the full length dust cover. Some are done well, this one.. isn't. Also, that trigger looks goofy. How's the grip on em? It looks really big, almost disproportionate, and definitely off that key profile that the 1911 has down perfect.

[jrs93accord]

Originally Posted by Veedubklown

I have to admit I'm not a fan either, but for me it's the full length dust cover. Some are done well, this one.. isn't. Also, that trigger looks goofy. How's the grip on em? It looks really big, almost disproportionate, and definitely off that key profile that the 1911 has down perfect.

I will say this, my Coonan .357 is one of the nicest shooting pistols out there. It very comfortable to shoot. I have even had some first-time female shooters try it and shoot very well with it. Looks are not everything. Until you have shot one, you are missing out on a fantastic shooter.

[bac1023]

Originally Posted by Veedubklown

I have to admit I'm not a fan either, but for me it's the full length dust cover. Some are done well, this one.. isn't. Also, that trigger looks goofy. How's the grip on em? It looks really big, almost disproportionate, and definitely off that key profile that the 1911 has down perfect.

Ok. The reason its profile is different than a 1911 is because it NOT a 1911. I've said that over and over on this forum. No offense to you, because its probably the first time you have heard it.

The trigger looks "goofy" because its not a 1911 trigger. It pivots. Also, there is no barrel link, which is a key feature in the 1911's design. The frame is bigger because it fires a 357 magnum round. The grips are wider. The grip safety is different. I wouldn't compare the full length dust cover to a 1911 with the same feature, because they're two different guns.

Yes, it has some 1911 traits, but the Coonan is its own design. Why people (such as the OP) constantly want to refer to it as a 1911, I don't understand. If you handle one, you'll know instantly that its a totally different breed.

I will certainly agree the 1911 looks better.

[bac1023]

Originally Posted by jrs93accord

I will say this, my Coonan .357 is one of the nicest shooting pistols out there. It very comfortable to shoot. I have even had some first-time female shooters try it and shoot very well with it. Looks are not everything. Until you have shot one, you are missing out on a fantastic shooter.

It is an awesome shooter, James.

I personally like the looks of it quite a bit.

[DFin]

Originally Posted by RYT 2BER

I always think they seem pretty cool, but to my eyes they are as ugly as sin.

Kind of like a stainless steel Glock.

[spcwes]

Dan needs more product pics on the website, hard to find them. Just my $.02.

[janice6]

For the question of "How is it to shoot?" Coonan's daughters have little problems with them. I talked with one and she says they're fun and easy to shoot.

http://www.coonaninc.com/news13.php

[bac1023]

They're very easy to shoot, Janice. The gun weighs nearly 45oz empty.

[Veedubklown]

Originally Posted by bac1023

Ok. The reason its profile is different than a 1911 is because it NOT a 1911....

I will certainly agree the 1911 looks better.

Oh no bac, I know it's quite different, I've seen you say that many times on here. I can see the mechanical differences, but there is still parts interchangeability between the guns for *some* stuff. The bigger grip due to the bigger round I also figured, but I've held a 10mm 1911 and it wasn't too bad. This looks really goofy. Also, the dust cover just makes it look, squirt-gunish I suppose. I know it's not a 1911, but it's like.. 1/3. And in that 2/3s that's not, they effed it up in the aesthetics department.

[bac1023]

Originally Posted by Veedubklown

Oh no bac, I know it's quite different, I've seen you say that many times on here. I can see the mechanical differences, but there is still parts interchangeability between the guns for *some* stuff. The bigger grip due to the bigger round I also figured, but I've held a 10mm 1911 and it wasn't too bad. This looks really goofy. Also, the dust cover just makes it look, squirt-gunish I suppose. I know it's not a 1911, but it's like.. 1/3. And in that 2/3s that's not, they effed it up in the aesthetics department.

Well, it was originally designed in the 1970's. Things were different back then.

10mm 1911s use a real 1911 frame, but the 357 has a longer overall length.

[Poohgyrr]

Originally Posted by jrs93accord

I will say this, my Coonan .357 is one of the nicest shooting pistols out there. It very comfortable to shoot. I have even had some first-time female shooters try it and shoot very well with it. Looks are not everything. Until you have shot one, you are missing out on a fantastic shooter.

Absolutely. Mine had no problem emptying mags full of current factory full power ammo into one (small) hole at 30'. And I'm not the world's greatest shooter.

Accurate. Reliable when you lube per instructions. These are easier to CCW than the (also great) 7 and 8 round S&W revolvers being made these days.

These shoot 38 Specials, and surpass what the 357Sig can do.

These are sweet shooting pistols.

Here is are pics of my old original Model B that I sold before Dan resumed production and resolved the mag shortage problem:

[XDMUSER]

Originally Posted by jrs93accord

Here is mine. According to Dan Coonan, it is a late '80s production. These pistols are a real blast to shoot. They are a bit pricey new, around $1300. Used ones can run from $1000-$1200. I got mine for a steal. I bought it from a guy in Missoula, MT for $840 shipped and that included two magazines. It did not come in the original case, but that was still a helluva deal.

Man wish I could find one in that good of shape! I have seen and passed on several over the last few years. All of them looked like they had been drug behind a truck through the streets. Nice cannon!

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