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KyJim · August 4, 2014, 08:34 PM

I have not shot a Coonan. I do own a Dan Wesson PM7 (1911) in 10mm. I like it, but I like 1911s generally. And you are right, there are different options out there for the 1911 platform. If you go the 1911 route, you may want to consider a gun with a ramped barrel to give it better case support in case you want to shoot some of the "warmer" loads available; not +P but loaded toward the upper SAAMI pressure specs.

Added: Most of the commercial 10mm loads are equivalent to .40 S&W but there are some manufacturers who reach higher velocities -- Buffalo Bore and Underwood to name a couple.

August 4, 2014, 08:34 PM	#5
KyJim Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2005 Location: The Bluegrass Posts: 9,142	I have not shot a Coonan. I do own a Dan Wesson PM7 (1911) in 10mm. I like it, but I like 1911s generally. And you are right, there are different options out there for the 1911 platform. If you go the 1911 route, you may want to consider a gun with a ramped barrel to give it better case support in case you want to shoot some of the "warmer" loads available; not +P but loaded toward the upper SAAMI pressure specs. Added: Most of the commercial 10mm loads are equivalent to .40 S&W but there are some manufacturers who reach higher velocities -- Buffalo Bore and Underwood to name a couple.