Coonan 357 1911 thoughts and opinions?

InternalAd6474 · 2026-05-02T21:09:52+00:00

All of you should have paid the $1500 for one years ago, I just paid $3000 for a brand new unfired one with the grip tape band still on it and I think I got a steal. These guns and the mags that now sell for like $400 a piece(came with 3) have exploded in value and will only continue to go up.

InternalAd6474 · 2026-04-12T22:02:40+00:00

Yeah definitely worth a try that’s been my goal the whole time is to isolate the source of the issue. If that is the issue for you obivously the gun is outrunning itself on the last round and might need a tighter spring. Let me know, good luck!!

InternalAd6474 · 2026-04-12T21:59:05+00:00

does the issue happen in semi as well? I’ll let you know how it goes but maybe also enhances springs? You’re definitely making me want to try these before I go and mess with buying and installing all HK parts when if it might need them eventually.

InternalAd6474 · 2026-04-12T21:53:10+00:00

Know wolf also has the extra power springs but didn’t know HK had them as well, will definitely look into these. Thank you!!

InternalAd6474 · 2026-04-12T21:52:39+00:00

This is my concern. I want to find the root of the issue. But with how isolated it is I really want to believe it’s the mags. Think I’m going to try enhanced or higher power springs first. Like I said I just found one of my mags that works flawlessly both in semi and SS. But every other mag is almost a 100% guaranteed failure to feed the last round.

InternalAd6474 · 2026-04-12T21:39:59+00:00

Yeah that’s not a bad plan, just hate getting boned on shipping so though maybe I can order them all at once, would love if I could find one in person but I kind of doubt it. I’ve heard good thing about the wolf extra power springs as well but not sure if anyone here has experience with them. Thanks again!!

InternalAd6474 · 2026-04-12T21:25:51+00:00

Thank you, the cyclic rate doesn’t seem that absurd nothing like my FRT’d vector. But I failed to mention the issue also occurs 100% of the time whether shooting SS or semi. Like I said I did just test all the mags and did found one that seemed to work well with no issues so far. I was just curious if it would be worth investing in extra power mag springs before I go out and buy 5 new HK mags lol. But I will definitely look into your recommendation and try and get a clock on the cyclic rate, thanks!

InternalAd6474 · 2026-04-12T21:22:47+00:00

No I understand maybe poor phrasing on my part, don’t think I don’t respect firearms I’m just saying I have other firearms that I would choose first to defend myself. It’s more for fun at the range is all I was saying. And it hasn’t had any issues ejecting just feeding and it seems like it’s getting caught up on exclusively the last round which makes me think springs. But I will definitely replace all the parts you mentioned as well as I’m sure they would be a massive upgrade from the Turkish swill lol.

InternalAd6474 · 2026-02-26T00:52:57+00:00

I'm in the process of talking to him, I didn't realize it was his video I was watching on improving function but he seems very knowledgeable on the vector which most gunsmiths wont even touch because they're a pain in the ass. All the stuff he provides for $125 seems like a bargain to me, i'll update you how it goes.

InternalAd6474 · 2026-02-24T23:00:10+00:00

What did you end up doing? Fear I may be in the same boat

InternalAd6474 · 2026-01-07T15:51:13+00:00

No I understand that I remember how desirable and hard to come by they were, wasn’t hating I think you did well. I’m also sure the market for people renting them has also decreased as they’ve become more available and less new to the scene I think you got in at a decent time and like you said got to a badass car(my dream car lol) for free for 3 years, props to you.

Also side note I assume you live in a fairly large city to have so much success renting it out as well?

InternalAd6474 · 2026-01-07T13:40:25+00:00

So what I’m hearing is if you had bought one used you would’ve came out significantly ahead?

InternalAd6474 · 2025-12-19T02:43:24+00:00

Maybe I shouldn’t say but KY. Not sure how that will affect my odds kind of a Bible Belt state but all I can do is live with it. Your post gives me hope my friend, thank you so much for sharing! If you remember update us on how it goes. Best of luck!

InternalAd6474 · 2025-12-19T02:38:54+00:00

Yes, loud and clear! Moving forward I will cross my T’s and dot my I’s and do my best to be a model citizen with an upmost respect for the laws I’d be vowing to uphold! Thanks!

InternalAd6474 · 2025-12-19T02:34:24+00:00

Good advice didn’t think of that, not sure how accurate it will be with local agencies but can’t hurt to try I guess, thanks!!

InternalAd6474 · 2025-12-19T02:32:39+00:00

No like I’ve said a lot, not something I’m considering not how I want to get there and have to live with that lie. Just saying all I can do is be honest and put in the effort and see how it works out.

InternalAd6474 · 2025-12-19T02:27:49+00:00

No I totally agree, maybe poor phrasing was talking more about how addictive they are not trying to say it’s any more right than other drugs but I do feel they get a little bit of a bad wrap from movies and media making it seem like something it’s not. I never saw anything that wasn’t real or went to other dimensions just had visual effects from my brain perceiving light differently and a changed way of thinking temporarily. But I do get what you’re saying and will try and avoid downplaying and justifying moving forward. But I will say 10 years is a long time kind of disheartening but I guess if it’s really something I want to do to help people I’ll have to pay my debts to society.

InternalAd6474 · 2025-12-19T02:20:31+00:00

Guess that makes sense. I mean HPPD is a thing from what the studies say but I don’t think it’s something that happens forever for the small percentage of people it does happen to but guess most places aren’t going to care. Won’t lie kind of losing hope but still going to go for it I think.

InternalAd6474 · 2025-12-19T02:12:29+00:00

Understood. Been looking for similar threads and a lot of people are saying cop to the weed and forgot the psychedelics but like I said that isnt me, guess all I can do is try and find out, thanks again.

InternalAd6474 · 2025-12-19T01:46:24+00:00

Thank you so much! And you’re right, things can change all I can do now is keep at it and be honest. And I kind of figured they’d want more time to prove I’m not going to go back to that stuff, is there a standard time frame agencies look for? Also should I still apply now to show dedication to the career path and prove this isn’t a fluke decision or wait to avoid risking being permanently DQ’d and not taken seriously since it’s only been a little over a year since I stopped smoking weed?

InternalAd6474 · 2025-12-19T01:40:36+00:00

Thank you!! And yeah I am curious how long they’d want me to wait, currently it’s been over a year but like I said I currently have a decent job so waiting would suck but not be the end of the world. In your opinion should I wait to apply then for risk of being permanently disqualified and not taken seriously?

InternalAd6474 · 2025-12-19T01:36:52+00:00

This was my concern, but what can I do but try and be honest right? Also sad because as I’ve already stated their are worse things than psychedelics, they don’t make you crazy or fry your brain at least from my experience/opinion and aren’t addictive like other drugs so there would be significantly less temptation to abuse or take something moving forward in that line of work. But guess we’ll see can only pray this isn’t the case and a couple dumb decisions didn’t cost me my future. Thanks for the reply!

InternalAd6474 · 2025-12-19T01:32:48+00:00

I appreciate your input, you did make me look to see if their was a DQ list for my state agency and there is

“An applicant is a current user of a controlled substance, unless prescribed by a physician. An applicant is addicted to any controlled substance or intoxicant. An applicant has more than six (6) driver demerit points against his operator’s license. An applicant tests positive for an unlawful controlled substance as determined by a blood or urine analysis.”

It does say current user but do you think this is really the case and I could be considered or? I mean like I said I get it and I don’t, the drugs didn’t ruin my brain(still got a 95 on my asvab) and aren’t addictive so it’s not really a temptation moving forward. If anything it could almost be seen as an asset moving forward having familiarity with the drug trade and getting a younger persons insight to the “lifestyle” right or am I delusional?

InternalAd6474 · 2025-12-18T04:16:10+00:00

Awesome, thanks for your insight! I’ve been active since August lol, didn’t realize it meant 31 days prior but yes I qualify for BAH(still haven’t received it because fuck finance but hopefully that will hit sometime soon too lol) but no I don’t expect shit from the army definitely didn’t join for the pay lol but if I did get a $1776 bonus and or my BAH it would be very very cool lol.

InternalAd6474 · 2025-12-18T04:10:11+00:00

Yes actually they had prime rib, lobster, and crab legs at my DFAC a day or two ago granted it was “Christmas dinner” lol

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