Operator's Manual

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Ammunition (cont’)
The Coonan .357 Magnum Semi-Automatic Pistol is designed to use only
caliber .357 Magnum ammunition manufactured in accordance with U.S.
Industry Standards, established by SAMMI – Sporting Arms and Ammunition
Manufacturers Institute.
NOTICE
WE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE OR
INJURY WHATSOEVER OCCURING IN CONNECTION WITH, OR AS A
RESULT OF, THE USE IN THE COONAN PISTOL OF FAULTY, OR NON-
STANDARD, OR “RE-MANUFACTURED”, OR HAND-LOADED (RELOAD-
ED) AMMUNITION, OR OF CARTRIDGES OTHER THAN THOSE FOR
WHICH THE FIREARM WAS ORIGINALLY CHAMBERED.
.357 MAGNUM
The standard recoil spring is a 24 lb. spring. The Coonan pistols are factory
sprung to function with 125 gr. and 158 gr. JACKETED ammunition. As with
any semi-automatic pistol, some types of ammunition will cycle better than
others. The use of “mild lead loads”, “cowboy loads” or any other low pow-
ered ammunition will not allow the pistol to function normally with the factory
installed recoil spring.
WARNING! This pistol will NOT cycle .38 Special ammunition, but
will chamber and re it!!!
Break-In Period
For the rearm to be broken in, between 200-500 rounds should be cycled.
Always ensure that the SLIDE and FRAME rails, as well as the top and
muzzle end of the BARREL are adequately lubricated. Coonan, Inc. recom-
mends FP-10 lubricant by Shooter’s Choice Gun Care Products.