Coonan Arms - AR15.COM

Posted: 6/26/2010 5:46:17 PM EDT

Just wanted to let everyone know that Coonan Arms is up and running in their Blaine facility.

They are working on the first 500 of the new model 357 magnum's

Talked with them on Friday and I will have my new ones for the collection in about 5-6 weeks.

These are a badass handgun.....

Posted: 6/26/2010 6:05:39 PM EDT

[#1]

how much are they running?

I say the owner useing one at one of the pistol stages at the DPMS zombie shoot. i saw him get out the mags and they have a full lenght window on the side
of the mag like just about every .22lr 1911 i have ever seen. assumed it was a .22lr 1911.
then he started shooting

Posted: 6/28/2010 5:41:19 AM EDT

[#2]

I think they're GREAT toys!

Got to see them in April at the zombie shoot, and again in May.

Coonan Arms makes a great product, and it's awesome that they're locally built! Some seriously NICE 1911's!

Posted: 6/28/2010 7:03:09 AM EDT

[#3]

Ok, that looks awesome. Not a huge fan of that trigger on a 1911 style pistol, but I dont HATE it either.

Posted: 6/28/2010 7:40:50 AM EDT

[#4]

A bunch of guys shot mine at the Outbreak. They are too fun. I took the picture
in my avatar there. Congrats on the purchase!

Posted: 6/28/2010 1:38:56 PM EDT

[#5]

Anyone one know the price point on those?

Posted: 6/28/2010 7:42:22 PM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:
Anyone one know the price point on those?

Coonan .357 Prices

Mags are 60 bucks a piece. I guess a few years ago they were over 200!

Posted: 6/29/2010 3:17:38 AM EDT

[#7]

I don't think the prices are too bad when you consider what other custom 1911's go for.

Posted: 6/29/2010 5:21:22 AM EDT

[#8]

SWEEEEET! I didn't know Coonan Arms made FAL receivers!

Posted: 6/29/2010 5:50:01 AM EDT

[#9]

Thanks! I looked all over the site for prices and couldnt find it. I guess they hid it in plain sight on me.
They are about where I thought they would be.

Posted: 6/29/2010 5:53:25 AM EDT

[#10]

They are making special Argy cut type 3's now too. They should have those available soon.

Posted: 6/29/2010 6:32:24 AM EDT

[#11]

I need a receiver that fits a British L1A1 Kit.

https://www.ar15.com/forum/topic.html?b=6&f=7&t=318205

I wasn't sure what type of kit I had, but after looking at the rear sight assembly, carry handle, and selector switch, it appears it's almost certainly a British L1A1 Inch kit.

Posted: 6/29/2010 8:04:02 AM EDT

[#12]

Yep, that's an inch kit, looks like a nice one. You'll want an inch reciever to make it look original.

Posted: 6/30/2010 3:25:31 AM EDT

[#13]

Quoted:
SWEEEEET! I didn't know Coonan Arms made FAL receivers!

Just hope Dan feels like working that week and it gets made to spec, my 2nd Coonan receiver for my SBR was all F'ed up

Ended up being usable, had to squeeze the dustcover rails in in order to semi straighten out the lower side to fit the lower receiver. And the barrel hand timed at about 3 o'clock. Took a lot off the barrel to get that fit. Locking shoulder hole was .01 undersize.

The XGF's father had a Model B I got to shoot. Nice guns, when they're right

Posted: 6/30/2010 7:55:30 AM EDT

[#14]

I guess I don't have to worry about it though, Wintermute. Turns out they're only making Metric receivers right now.

Any idea what's the best deal on an INCH receiver? Looks like I might have to go with Enterprise or DSA... I don't know of any others, and I'm NOT going to use a Century.

Getting one of the Coonan 357 1911's would be awesome, but they're a tad bit out of my price range.

A friend of mine has an original 38 Special Colt 1911, and these magazines would likely work out great in his Colt though - and cost a lot less than the $200 for the Pony mags.

Posted: 6/30/2010 8:11:51 AM EDT

[#15]

Glock mags are still pretty cheap...

Posted: 6/30/2010 8:15:00 AM EDT

[#16]

Go dsa if the price isn't too much more. I think you mean 38 super, don't think they will work.

Posted: 6/30/2010 9:12:13 AM EDT

[#17]

In the early 1960's made a limited edition release of 1911 Semi-Auto guns that fired 38 Special Semi-Wadcutter ammo, and used some VERY expensive magazines to accommodate the goofy rimmed revolver catridge.

The gun functioned as a delayed blowback, so using hotter 38 special ammo beats on the frame - these were made for low-power 185 to 200 grain LSWC bullets.

Pretty rare guns, and worth about $1500+ or so...

I was curious whether or not these $60 357 Magnum magazines would work in the old Colts? I have a friend that owns one of the 38 Special Colts.

I have a sneaking suspicion these new Coonan 357 Mags just might work!

At $60 per mag it's much cheaper than $200 to $220 per mag for the 38 special Colt ones!

Posted: 6/30/2010 10:31:40 AM EDT

[#18]

Who'd a thunk, what a great collector. I doubt the coonan's will fit in the colts magwell since they are for .357. I can get some dimensions off one if you want.

Posted: 6/30/2010 11:54:39 AM EDT

[#19]

SWEET! That's be great! Particularly important would be the width of the mag well front to back, side to side, and top to bottom... Just to see if it'd fit in the mag-well.

It still might work due to differences in the feed ramps. The 357 is a locked breech browning-style barrel/slide setup, whereas the 38 S&W Colt is a fixed barrel, which likely requires the magazines to feed a bit higher in the magazine well. I'm not sure if the Coonan Mags could 'lift' a 38 special up that high, and keep the tip of the rounds pointed in the right direction.

Posted: 6/30/2010 5:00:00 PM EDT

[#20]

woooh woh woh... facility in Blaine??? sooo we need to get a group together and go visit

we should get a hold of them and see if we can arrange a HT field trip....

but not until after July 15th... Im out of state until then...

Posted: 7/1/2010 3:32:45 AM EDT

[#21]

Haha, it better be a small group, it's not a very big shop. OK here are some mag dimensions.
Front to back = 1.64"
Side to side = .545"
top to bottom/back = 5.06"
top to bottom feed lips center = 5.2"
An option would be to cut and weld the mag, and instal a 38 special follower.
They make a 38 follower, I've never used mine because it's easier to load .357 lites.

Posted: 7/1/2010 6:45:01 PM EDT

[#22]

I would say those prices are pretty reasonable on those. Especially for it being somewhat custom and for how nice they shoot. I wonder what the dealer pricing is.

Posted: 7/5/2010 3:12:55 PM EDT

[#23]

I showed Grampa the 357mag semi auto and he thought, "Hmm... might actually stop something with that"

Coming from a guy who doesn't believe anything smaller than a full 357magnum 158gr wad cutter counts as "protection".

He had to dispatch a pair of skunks this summer and used his trusty Ruger Blackhawk over the weekend. Damn, that stunk...

He saw the price and didn't think it was real. But, liked the fact that they are "home grown".

He asked me to show it on my notebook later on and he was looking at his checking account he keeps away from Gramma's eyes. Who knows?!?!?

Posted: 7/5/2010 5:13:11 PM EDT

[#24]

group buy?

Posted: 7/6/2010 10:51:06 AM EDT

[#25]

Where can I get one?

That looks awsome...

Posted: 7/6/2010 11:48:50 AM EDT

[#26]

Pretty sure you can order one from them and they'll ship it to your favorite FFL for a transfer.

Posted: 7/6/2010 5:38:35 PM EDT

[#27]

Quoted:

Pretty sure you can order one from them and they'll ship it to your favorite FFL for a transfer.

and pick your own serial number 1-500

Posted: 7/7/2010 7:39:04 AM EDT

[#28]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Pretty sure you can order one from them and they'll ship it to your favorite FFL for a transfer.

and pick your own serial number 1-500

I wonder if 87 is taken already?

Posted: 7/7/2010 9:00:51 AM EDT

[#29]

Only one way to find out.

Posted: 7/7/2010 9:39:10 AM EDT

[#30]

Quoted:

Only one way to find out.

actually there are a few ways, going to their website and looking is one of them.

087 is available.

Posted: 7/19/2010 9:12:54 PM EDT

[#31]

Sweet, I've got one of their old guns with the factory compensator. Glad to see I'll be able to get new mags at decent prices and maybe down the line another pistol.

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