The Coonan Classic is a 1911-pattern semi-automatic pistol chambered in .357 Magnum, the first commercially successful semi-auto in this caliber. Uses a modified 1911 mechanism with a pivoting link to handle the bottlenecked revolver cartridge. Type: Pistol Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: .357 Mag Capacity: 7 Year introduced: 1983, USA Weight: 42 oz Overall length: 8.3" Status: Active Intended use: Self-Defense, Collecting, Range