NRA Gun of the Week: Coonan Compact Pistol
This video reviews the Coonan Compact, a 357 Magnum semi-automatic handgun built on an M1911-style platform. It highlights the unique magazine design required to handle the 357 Magnum's higher pressures and rimmed cartridge, featuring a steep-angled follower and ribbed interior. The review notes the wider grip frame and all-steel construction contribute to a weight comparable to a full-size 1911, offering controllability with the powerful cartridge. Standard 1911 controls are present, along with low-profile 3-dot sights and a skeletonized trigger. Disassembly is noted as bushingless, requiring a pin or paperclip.










