Coonan receivers

exit · January 06, 2007, 18:40

OK. This has probably been covered before but the posts are several years old.How good/bad are the Coonan receivers say compared to DSA and Imbel? I have seen them from time to time on gunbroker.com and was just wondering......

owlcreekok · January 06, 2007, 19:25

They ain't worth their weight in dog crap. If you run onto one, send it to me. I will dispose of it safely and won't charge you anything. I will even pay shipping and transfer deals.

Howzzat, Mucho Hot Rat ?

Seriously, some say they are the best. I am waiting on my first DCI. BTDT with Imbels and Centurys. Don't get me started on how good Centurys are. Folks of my opinion are in the minority here.

**kev** · January 06, 2007, 21:36

They're nice receivers. Unfortunately, they haven't been available for several years, so you're not likely to find any reviews more current than what you've already found. I wouldn't take one over an Argy or Imbel(or probably DSA even), but I'd take one over anything else. They are cast, not that that's a bad thing, but still lower down the ladder than any forged receiver IMHO. If/when they become available again I will be buying them.

**Shootability** · January 06, 2007, 21:59

Mine built just as slick as you could ask for - would like another.

Biotech · January 06, 2007, 23:13

I just picked up two of the new production ones today. They look real nice better than the Imbel one I built on before. I have no DSA to compare to. I got on the list for updates that Harlan started when it was first announced that Coonan would be making another run of the receivers after FAC matters were finalized. Now I just have to figure out which kits I want to use to complete them with.

exit · January 07, 2007, 08:56

Thanks, guys. Where did you buy your Coonans? DCI site seems to indicate they are in production and not available.

jerrymrc · January 07, 2007, 15:40

Quote:

Originally posted by exit
Thanks, guys. Where did you buy your Coonans? DCI site seems to indicate they are in production and not available.

They turn up but there is a list. When you get an E-Mail from them then you can order.

**J. Armstrong** · January 07, 2007, 18:21

I've built two Coonans. Good receivers, but not up to DSA, FMAP, or Imbel, in my opinion. There are a few dimensional differences from the original Herstal type 1s which annoyed me a bit but didn't seem to hurt function. Finish is acceptable, not bad but not as good as I would have preferredThe first one had some sharp edges and the bho hole was a tad too small ( yep, tried several bhos ), the second was fine and an easy build. If they were available I wouldn't hesitate to use one, but for a really primo kit I'd go for a DSA or other milspec receiver. MHO, YMMV

shortround · January 07, 2007, 19:11

I just built one of the new batch over the holidays (serial # < 50). Absolutely no issues other than it headspaced on a brand new Izzy HB (not DSA) at the smallest I've ever encountered, .252. There are a few casting marks but nothing too bad.

ratas calientes · January 07, 2007, 19:40

Quote:

Originally posted by owlcreekok
. . .
Howzzat, Mucho Hot Rat ?

. . .

I heard that. Now you play nice and go eat some large, juicy rabbit or something, and leave us cute vermin alone. Goodness . . .

Artful · January 07, 2007, 20:50

Quote:

Originally posted by shortround
I just built one of the new batch over the holidays (serial # < 50). Absolutely no issues other than it headspaced on a brand new Izzy HB (not DSA) at the smallest I've ever encountered, .252. There are a few casting marks but nothing too bad.

good to hear
Just picked up my DCI-LAR-1 metric type 1

Looks good so far

will let you know about the AZ build party on the 20th how it went

B3 · January 08, 2007, 15:33

I just built an Imbel with a "new" Coonan receiver . Harlan seems to be filling orders from a year or so ago first. I had ordered from Harlan while he was with FAC.
Thanks Harlan!!!
The receiver is as good or better than the old one. Best build - It went right together. No problems
I would think that he is catching up and will be putting them on the marketplace soon.
Good product and a great fellow to deal with

AndyC · January 08, 2007, 15:39

Good to hear

owlcreekok · January 08, 2007, 16:01

I have been tempted in the last few days to email Harlan to ask where I am on the list. I have just gotten an Inch Century upper and planned to put it on the next build in line. However, if I knew I was anywhere close to getting notification from him on a DCI, I would wait for it. Save the inch for a real Inch build.

With all this movement I am seeing, I think I will spare Harlan's inbox the clutter. If I am truly on the list, I will get a note when it is my turn and not a minute sooner or later.

, Harlan

d7cook · January 11, 2007, 23:25

What's NODAK charging for the DCI receiver?

V guy · January 12, 2007, 11:47

I am just below 1000 on the waiting list. I figure many will drop off so I am hopeful that I will get one this year.

nvcdl · January 12, 2007, 18:39

IME the DCI Coonan receivers were easier to assemble then a DSA.

william013 · January 12, 2007, 20:53

I'm # 803 on the list. I PM Harlan back in October and he replied that they should be contacting me sometime this year. He would not be any more specific
than sometime in 2007. He let it be known that he was going to fill the back-orders from the FAC days first, and then would e-mail you when a receiver became available.

gibsonguy909 · January 12, 2007, 21:52

Hope springs eternal! I thought I might have been dropped somehow. But if the list is truly this long, I may be contacted still!

Mason · January 14, 2007, 01:07

Marsh Hawk Arms on gunbroker had 10 of them for sale. I got one; I think they're all sold out or he hasn't got a new auction up yet.

Might want to contact him.

ass400 · January 15, 2007, 20:45

My FFL made contact with Harlan last week, dealer price is $250 for the DCI/Coonan Type 1. There are over 1000 on the waiting list. They are about to release a batch of 200 or so to those on the waiting list. They have no plans for mass production. My FFL has done builds on the DCI and considers them quite good. Sounds like they'll be worth the wait.
I saw 4 of the Marsh Hawk DCI type 1's on Gunbroker, starting bid was $340, all were purchased using Buy It Now for $360 after a day or two. I was not expecting them to last that long. I passed on them as I already have a Imbel kit built on an Imbel gear logo, but I have another Imbel kit from Dan's. I'm in no hurry, I will hold out until I can get one in the door for under $300.

cliffy109 · January 16, 2007, 16:43

I haven't built a FAL in quite a while, but between ones I did for myself and for others, I think I've built close to 30 of them. The ones that were least likely to give me any problems were the Coonans. Even DSA was more difficult on a few builds. Imbels often drove me nuts. I'd take a Coonan any day if you can find one.

william013 · January 18, 2007, 22:00

Come on Harlan, we are waiting . . . . waiting . . . . . waiting. . . . . . ZZZzzzzz.

Voided37 · January 18, 2007, 22:29

If Harlan reads this then know this;

I'D RATHER HAVE IT RIGHT THAN HAVE IT FAST.

And thanks for having them at all....

steve

Nightops · January 19, 2007, 09:30

Last weekend I picked up my 2 from a group buy put together way back in the day. I haven't built them up yet, but from on the eyball gauge they appear to have a nicer finish, and fewer toolmarks than the old Coonans from the FAC days.

william013 · January 19, 2007, 19:44

I agree with you Voided37. I just wish it could happen sooner. I have my eyes on a excellent grade G1 kit that needs a good receiver. From everything I have read on the Files, they will be worth the wait.

d7cook · January 19, 2007, 23:59

I bought 3 from Marsh Hawk for $340 a piece shipped. I little more than I'd like to pay but the prices have only been going up so I decided to just get it over with.

Voided37 · January 20, 2007, 15:12

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Originally posted by william013
I agree with you Voided37. I just wish it could happen sooner. I have my eyes on a excellent grade G1 kit that needs a good receiver. From everything I have read on the Files, they will be worth the wait.

We're in the same G1 boat....Buy it if you haven't already.
Mines just sitting waiting giving me a chance to pay other bills...LOL
Compliance parts add up also. Lots to do before Sledgehammer needs to start work on mine. Couple months anyways.
But i wanna feel that recoil myself. So I DO know what you mean...

January 06, 2007, 18:40	#1
exit Registered FALaholic #: 21357 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: N.E. Florida Posts: 95	Coonan receivers OK. This has probably been covered before but the posts are several years old.How good/bad are the Coonan receivers say compared to DSA and Imbel? I have seen them from time to time on gunbroker.com and was just wondering......

January 06, 2007, 19:25	#2
owlcreekok Registered FALaholic #: 15323 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Tejas Posts: 9,331	They ain't worth their weight in dog crap. If you run onto one, send it to me. I will dispose of it safely and won't charge you anything. I will even pay shipping and transfer deals. Howzzat, Mucho Hot Rat ? Seriously, some say they are the best. I am waiting on my first DCI. BTDT with Imbels and Centurys. Don't get me started on how good Centurys are. Folks of my opinion are in the minority here. __________________ "It is necessary for the welfare of the nation that men's lives be based on the principles of the Bible. No man, educated or uneducated, can afford to be ignorant of the Bible." - Theodore Roosevelt - (1858-1919) 26th President of the United States FOUNDER- Free ggiilliiee Foundation hehe

January 06, 2007, 21:36	#3
kev Curio & Relic Contributor FALaholic #: 71 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Indiana and various others Posts: 3,777	They're nice receivers. Unfortunately, they haven't been available for several years, so you're not likely to find any reviews more current than what you've already found. I wouldn't take one over an Argy or Imbel(or probably DSA even), but I'd take one over anything else. They are cast, not that that's a bad thing, but still lower down the ladder than any forged receiver IMHO. If/when they become available again I will be buying them. __________________ Gun control is not about guns; it's about control. RUE?

January 07, 2007, 18:21	#8
J. Armstrong Minister of Amusement Silver Contributor FALaholic #: 13629 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: SE Pa Posts: 8,503	I've built two Coonans. Good receivers, but not up to DSA, FMAP, or Imbel, in my opinion. There are a few dimensional differences from the original Herstal type 1s which annoyed me a bit but didn't seem to hurt function. Finish is acceptable, not bad but not as good as I would have preferredThe first one had some sharp edges and the bho hole was a tad too small ( yep, tried several bhos ), the second was fine and an easy build. If they were available I wouldn't hesitate to use one, but for a really primo kit I'd go for a DSA or other milspec receiver. MHO, YMMV __________________ "The ultimate result of shielding men from the effects of folly is to fill the world with fools" Herbert Spenser "A fear of weapons is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity." Sigmund Freud

January 07, 2007, 19:11	#9
shortround Registered Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 1503 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Southeast, MI, USA Posts: 2,799	I just built one of the new batch over the holidays (serial # < 50). Absolutely no issues other than it headspaced on a brand new Izzy HB (not DSA) at the smallest I've ever encountered, .252. There are a few casting marks but nothing too bad. __________________ Nostalgia: It's just not what it used to be. I used to be indecisive, but now I'm not so sure. To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first and call whatever you hit the target. Someone asked if I was a procrastinator and I told them I wasn't sure but I'd get back with them tomorrow.

January 06, 2007, 21:59	#4
Shootability Formerly Solvability Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 6448 Join Date: May 2002 Location: HSV Posts: 2,702	Mine built just as slick as you could ask for - would like another.

January 06, 2007, 23:13	#5
Biotech Registered FALaholic #: 6607 Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 187	I just picked up two of the new production ones today. They look real nice better than the Imbel one I built on before. I have no DSA to compare to. I got on the list for updates that Harlan started when it was first announced that Coonan would be making another run of the receivers after FAC matters were finalized. Now I just have to figure out which kits I want to use to complete them with.

January 07, 2007, 08:56	#6
exit Registered FALaholic #: 21357 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: N.E. Florida Posts: 95	Thanks, guys. Where did you buy your Coonans? DCI site seems to indicate they are in production and not available.

January 08, 2007, 15:33	#12
B3 Registered FALaholic #: 4633 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 395	I just built an Imbel with a "new" Coonan receiver . Harlan seems to be filling orders from a year or so ago first. I had ordered from Harlan while he was with FAC. Thanks Harlan!!! The receiver is as good or better than the old one. Best build - It went right together. No problems I would think that he is catching up and will be putting them on the marketplace soon. Good product and a great fellow to deal with

January 08, 2007, 15:39	#13
AndyC Porridge Wog Contributor FALaholic #: 19755 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Euless, TX Posts: 11,061	Good to hear __________________ My Iraq Pics Preferred Travel Agent - 72 Virgins Dating Club

January 08, 2007, 16:01	#14
owlcreekok Registered FALaholic #: 15323 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Tejas Posts: 9,331	I have been tempted in the last few days to email Harlan to ask where I am on the list. I have just gotten an Inch Century upper and planned to put it on the next build in line. However, if I knew I was anywhere close to getting notification from him on a DCI, I would wait for it. Save the inch for a real Inch build. With all this movement I am seeing, I think I will spare Harlan's inbox the clutter. If I am truly on the list, I will get a note when it is my turn and not a minute sooner or later. , Harlan __________________ "It is necessary for the welfare of the nation that men's lives be based on the principles of the Bible. No man, educated or uneducated, can afford to be ignorant of the Bible." - Theodore Roosevelt - (1858-1919) 26th President of the United States FOUNDER- Free ggiilliiee Foundation hehe

January 11, 2007, 23:25	#15
d7cook Registered Contributor FALaholic #: 9033 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ohhhh High Ohhhhh Posts: 189	What's NODAK charging for the DCI receiver?

January 12, 2007, 11:47	#16
V guy Registered FALaholic #: 10282 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: miami Posts: 8,230	I am just below 1000 on the waiting list. I figure many will drop off so I am hopeful that I will get one this year.

January 12, 2007, 18:39	#17
nvcdl Registered FALaholic #: 1312 Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 995	IME the DCI Coonan receivers were easier to assemble then a DSA.

January 12, 2007, 20:53	#18
william013 Registered FALaholic #: 20834 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: houston,tx Posts: 407	I'm # 803 on the list. I PM Harlan back in October and he replied that they should be contacting me sometime this year. He would not be any more specific than sometime in 2007. He let it be known that he was going to fill the back-orders from the FAC days first, and then would e-mail you when a receiver became available.

January 12, 2007, 21:52	#19
gibsonguy909 Registered FALaholic #: 19900 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 246	Hope springs eternal! I thought I might have been dropped somehow. But if the list is truly this long, I may be contacted still! __________________ Pronounced: Feyo-zeal Ottomatique Lay-zhay (Thank you Evil Moderator!)

January 14, 2007, 01:07	#20
Mason Registered FALaholic #: 18674 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: West Virginia Posts: 2,073	Marsh Hawk Arms on gunbroker had 10 of them for sale. I got one; I think they're all sold out or he hasn't got a new auction up yet. Might want to contact him. __________________ "The only honorable response to violence is counter-violence." To Ride, Shoot Straight, and Speak the Truth, Jeff Cooper

January 15, 2007, 20:45	#21
ass400 Registered FALaholic #: 22611 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: ILLINOIS Posts: 16	My FFL made contact with Harlan last week, dealer price is $250 for the DCI/Coonan Type 1. There are over 1000 on the waiting list. They are about to release a batch of 200 or so to those on the waiting list. They have no plans for mass production. My FFL has done builds on the DCI and considers them quite good. Sounds like they'll be worth the wait. I saw 4 of the Marsh Hawk DCI type 1's on Gunbroker, starting bid was $340, all were purchased using Buy It Now for $360 after a day or two. I was not expecting them to last that long. I passed on them as I already have a Imbel kit built on an Imbel gear logo, but I have another Imbel kit from Dan's. I'm in no hurry, I will hold out until I can get one in the door for under $300.

January 16, 2007, 16:43	#22
cliffy109 Registered FALaholic #: 8571 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Woodbridge, VA Posts: 2,229	I haven't built a FAL in quite a while, but between ones I did for myself and for others, I think I've built close to 30 of them. The ones that were least likely to give me any problems were the Coonans. Even DSA was more difficult on a few builds. Imbels often drove me nuts. I'd take a Coonan any day if you can find one. __________________ All right, but apart from the sanitation, the medicine, education, wine, public order, irrigation, roads, a fresh water system, and public health, what have the Romans ever done for us?

January 18, 2007, 22:00	#23
william013 Registered FALaholic #: 20834 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: houston,tx Posts: 407	Come on Harlan, we are waiting . . . . waiting . . . . . waiting. . . . . . ZZZzzzzz.

January 18, 2007, 22:29	#24
Voided37 Registered FALaholic #: 18625 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: TN Posts: 533	If Harlan reads this then know this; I'D RATHER HAVE IT RIGHT THAN HAVE IT FAST. And thanks for having them at all.... steve __________________ Conservatives are not necessarily stupid, but most stupid people are conservatives. John Stuart Mill Conservatives define themselves in terms of what they oppose. George Will A conservative is one who admires radicals centuries after they're dead. Leo Rosten A free America... means just this: individual freedom for all, rich or poor, or else this system of government we call democracy is only an expedient to enslave man to the machine and make him like it. Frank Lloyd Wright If voting changed anything, they'd make it illegal. Emma Goldman AND!!!; If we don't believe in freedom of expression for people we despise, we don't believe in it at all. Noam Chomsky

January 19, 2007, 09:30	#25
Nightops Registered FALaholic #: 14221 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: OK Posts: 257	Last weekend I picked up my 2 from a group buy put together way back in the day. I haven't built them up yet, but from on the eyball gauge they appear to have a nicer finish, and fewer toolmarks than the old Coonans from the FAC days.

January 19, 2007, 19:44	#26
william013 Registered FALaholic #: 20834 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: houston,tx Posts: 407	I agree with you Voided37. I just wish it could happen sooner. I have my eyes on a excellent grade G1 kit that needs a good receiver. From everything I have read on the Files, they will be worth the wait.

January 19, 2007, 23:59	#27
d7cook Registered Contributor FALaholic #: 9033 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ohhhh High Ohhhhh Posts: 189	I bought 3 from Marsh Hawk for $340 a piece shipped. I little more than I'd like to pay but the prices have only been going up so I decided to just get it over with.

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