Designed and developed by gun designer Dan Coonan, and eventually produced by the Minnesota firm bearing his name, the Coonan pistols were chambered for the .357 Mag. cartridge. First the Model A, followed by an upgraded Model B, quickly gained a following for this well-made pistol. The Coonan Compact pistol is a somewhat smaller and easier to carry version of the full-size Coonan Classic. At 39 ozs. and measuring 7.7"x5.4", it is still a pretty hefty pistol likely to find use more as a sportsman’s gun, or even as a home-defense pistol, than as a concealment piece.Learn more in this NRA Gun of the Week video hosted by Joseph Kurtenbach. Specifications Manufacturer:Coonan Inc. Model: Coonan Compact Action: recoil-operated, semi-automatic pistol Caliber: .357 Mag. Slide: stainless steel Frame: stainless steel Sights: three-dot; drift adjustable rear, dovetailed and pinned post front Magazine: detachable box; six-round capacity Barrel: 4” Rifling: six-groove, 1:16” RH twist Trigger: 4-lb., 7-oz. pull Weight: 39 ozs. Accessories: owner’s manual, loading tool, spare magazine, ear plugs, trigger lock, zippered case MSRP: $1,535
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