Tag Archives: coonan

Recoil is relative.

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Dan Coonan is very fond of saying that shooting his gun is an experience. It does have more muzzle flash and recoil and muzzle rise than a typical wonder-9. Actress Morrigan Sanders, age 16, doesn’t usually shoot Coonans. But not because … Continue reading →

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Where flat-shooting pistols really shine

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Coonan .357 and other flat shooting handguns really shine in the desert. They weigh less than rifles yet cover a decent range for defense. Towards the South of our country, that may be a serious consideration. A pistol in 10mm … Continue reading →

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FAL

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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Israeli-pattern FAL

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Coonan FAL receiver.

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Some of us *are* compensating…

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Oleg Volk

…for the muzzle flip from 1600fps of muzzle velocity!

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Danica smiles. Again.

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Homebuilt FAL on a Coonan receiver, Magpul PRS2 stock, Burris 1.5-6×40 scope.

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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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Coonan .357 automatic

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Coonan | Sideguard | Larger photos My interest in Coonan pistols was accidental. John Paul of JP Rifles mentioned him and let me photograph an old one from his collection. I then had a chance to fire a current pistol … Continue reading →

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.357 Magnum in an auto pistol

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Oleg Volk

While in Minnesota, I got to introduce Arne Boberg to Dan Coonan. Dan’s .357 autoloader is only fractionally larger than an M1911, holds the same seven rounds and runs either 38spl or 357mag. I was always curious why people liked … Continue reading →

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