Tag Archives: coonan

Coonan autopistol receiver

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Oleg Volk

A photo from my last factory visit. Coonan

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For the pint-sized defender…

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Oleg Volk

…a half-gallon hat and a Coonan Cadet. Pity this reduced scale pistol is discontinued for now, but it may come back in the future. It uses shorter magazines than the standard model but still holds the save seven rounds. The … Continue reading →

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If you can’t afford a rifle…

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Oleg Volk

…you may be about to get just the receiver and add parts to it as funds become available. AR building is traditional, but the same can be done with FAL. Here’s a receiver by Coonan Arms. Legally, this is the … Continue reading →

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A good question.

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Oleg Volk

This question has more relevance for cities and suburbs, especially given the occasional social disruptions like the NOLA and London riots. Unlike shotguns, rifles can reach out and touch a looter with an incendiary device in hand without the defender … Continue reading →

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Why get a Coonan?

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Oleg Volk

The most common comment made by people who tried it the first time has been: “It’s like shooting a laser!” I found it easy to make 50 yard hits on steel plates. I don’t work for them, I am just … Continue reading →

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Steady aim (wallpaper)

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Oleg Volk
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Out for a ride

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Oleg Volk
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Range time, rain or shine

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Yet another downtrodden, exploited female in obvious distress.

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Coonan .357 Magnum pistol in use

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Oleg Volk

This weekend, I was finally able to get to the range and try the Coonan pistol. Bulk Ammo provided Fiocchi 125gr JHP and S&B 158gr JSP ammo, so we tried both. Both brands ran 100%. Accuracy was, to quote one … Continue reading →

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Compensating for something?

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Oleg Volk

You betcha!

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