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Coonan Classic Gallery

by SI Staff - Wednesday, February 15, 2012

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It weighs 2 pounds, 11.4 ounces.

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Overall length of the Coonan Classic is 8.375 inches.

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The magazines have a capacity of seven rounds.

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The Trijicon rear sight is elevation and windage adjustable and has two tritium vials for low-light engagements.

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The front sight is a Trijicon with a tritium ampoule. The single-dot sight is drift adjustable for windage.

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An extended slide stop and thumb safety suggest ergonomics played a key role in the Coonan Classic’s innovative design.

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The pistol’s linkless barrel consists of an oversize bottom lug, single top lug and an extended hood forming three lockup points.

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The Storm Lake barrel is 5 inches long.

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Slight alterations were required on the Coonan to reliably cycle the magnum loads.

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Not only is the .357 Mag. chambering different for the Coonan Classic, its finish gives it an unusual look.

Here's a close look at a 1911 gun enthusiasts have been talking about for years, and it's chambered in .357 Mag.

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.357 Mag. 1911 Coonan semi-auto handguns