coonan vendor section

**embatp** · May 11, 2011, 21:47

how about it? what do you guys think?

coonan is blowing up with their receivers....how about a Coonan section in the vendors area?

what do the folks at coonan think about this idea?

mods?

**FALonious** · May 12, 2011, 11:20

Good Idea.

TOWS220 · May 12, 2011, 12:48

I'm surprised it hasn't already been done. Coonan has the best combination of reliability, quality, delivery speed, and customer service of all the rec manufacturers IMO.

LaConservationist · May 12, 2011, 13:53

Quote:

Originally posted by TOWS220
Coonan has the best combination of reliability, quality, delivery speed, and customer service of all the rec manufacturers IMO.

I have to agree 110% with you there for sure! I also know that they are willing to do whatever it takes to keep their clients satisfied. And also their desire to have REPEAT customers.
As far as I am concerned the ONLY thing they have NOT done yet is talked about the type II's. I guess that is not 100% correct, they have talked about it but I do not think they feel it is enough interest in the TYPE II's to make it cost effective to produce at this time.

Although I do believe they do see these post and threads I also believe the BEST way to have them recognize the potential desire for a specific receiver is to call them, tell them what you would like to see.
I can call them daily and give my thoughts and opinions BUT my thoughts and opinions do NOT sell receivers!

X10 to EMBATP's idea having them setup in the vendors area!

LaC

**tdb59** · May 12, 2011, 14:12

Plus that!

garyd1961 · May 12, 2011, 17:50

I was saying this when I first joined and the DSA folks on here ripped me to pieces. Man how things have changed.

LaConservationist · May 13, 2011, 08:51

Quote:

Originally posted by garyd1961
I was saying this when I first joined and the DSA folks on here ripped me to pieces. Man how things have changed.

Gary you actually "JOINED" 3 months before me BUT it does seem I remember back when (as I was only lurking for quite a few months) this was discussed.
At that time it seems that if ANYONE would make any type NEGATIVE comment about DSA here they would be whipped with a CAT of NINE TAILS!

Well nevertheless things and times change.....and it has!
I don't think this thread was designed to bash ANYONE or any company, just as embatp has stated in the past, "WE NEED ALL the COMPANIES we can get to be involved and STAY involved in our HOBBY" As far as I am concerned I would love to see these various companies thrive on EXCELLENT products and services.

Now back to the OP.
What has to be done and who decides if COONAN gets their own section within the VENDOR SECTION? Are there special requirements?

Thanks!

LaC

adam762 · May 13, 2011, 08:58

Unless it were donated free of charge I don't see why they would. It is a needless expense when they are swamped with orders and work anyway. Why spend $$$ on promotional items when business is great anyway? Their phones are surely ringing off the hook as it is.

Would it be nice to see them here? Sure. Does it make sense from their perspective? I'm not sure it does.

IanMor · May 13, 2011, 09:17

Fire off a request to Jen and ask her to put up a Coonan forum. Unless they are a contributor, I dont know if it will happen, but it doesnt hurt to ask. At the very least we can get a sticky thread here in this forum.

ETA, I made it a sticky. This shall now be the official Coonan thread untill other arrangements are made for a vendor's forum for Coonan.

def90 · May 13, 2011, 09:39

They only make one product.. receivers. I don't see how a dedicated Coonan forum would pay off for anyone and I don't see the need for it. Coonan has always been responsive to emails and they have an active Facebook page so if you have a question for them just send them an email. People don't even visit the existing vendor forums.

LaConservationist · May 13, 2011, 11:23

Quote:

Originally posted by def90
They only make one product.. receivers.

While some VERY GOOD POINTS, don't forget about their GAS PISTONS, for those looking for an extra US made part, COONAN does make some very good Pistons!

LaC

adam762 · May 13, 2011, 12:54

Quote:

They only make one product.. receivers.

Uhh... how about the 357 Autoloader? I'd say THAT is their flagship product, and the FAL receivers play second fiddle.

I will have one to play with here very soon.

IanMor · May 13, 2011, 15:20

http://www.coonaninc.com/index.php

See it all here.

**Buddymack** · May 13, 2011, 17:49

Well you got my vote... and if someone wants to do another GB .... I will post it also on my FB page and order at least one C1 type.

**Buddymack** · May 13, 2011, 17:53

Quote:

Originally posted by LaConservationist

While some VERY GOOD POINTS, don't forget about their GAS PISTONS, for those looking for an extra US made part, COONAN does make some very good Pistons!

LaC

Good point! they also make an ejector block that looks to me like its Izzy style.

Krink545 · May 17, 2011, 20:07

Anyone know how long of time frame I will be looking at for a Argy receiver with custom serial number?

**StG58Freak** · May 17, 2011, 20:19

Quote:

Originally posted by LaConservationist

While some VERY GOOD POINTS, don't forget about their GAS PISTONS, for those looking for an extra US made part, COONAN does make some very good Pistons!

LaC

Yes indeed. I recently purchased one and it's schweet

LaConservationist · May 17, 2011, 20:40

Quote:

Originally posted by Krink545
Anyone know how long of time frame I will be looking at for a Argy receiver with custom serial number?

Call Connie at Phone: 763.786.1720 she will fix you right up!
Tell her I sent you her way! And don't flirt with the sweet lady!

She is GOOD with a FIREARM! LOL

LaC

**Buddymack** · May 17, 2011, 23:12

Does anyone know if there is a standing Falfiles discount???

LaConservationist · May 18, 2011, 20:15

Quote:

Originally posted by Buddymack
Does anyone know if there is a standing Falfiles discount???

Yes there is, Just Tell Connie you are a FALFILES member!

DJ60 · May 18, 2011, 21:13

Quote:

Originally posted by Krink545
Anyone know how long of time frame I will be looking at for a Argy receiver with custom serial number?

Don't know about the Argy, but my G1 with custom SN should be here on Monday according to the shipper. That makes two weeks since I ordered it.

**Buddymack** · May 21, 2011, 23:54

Quote:

Originally posted by LaConservationist

Yes there is, Just Tell Connie you are a FALFILES member!

Thanks Buddy!! Should be shipping out next week Coonan type C1...glad here Connie is feeling a better, since last time.

LaConservationist · May 28, 2011, 08:11

Well guys here it is! My first Matching serial numbers receiver! And it is NOTHING short of PERFECTION!!!

I add some white just to show the detail of the engraving/stamp. Let me also say the attention to detail on these receivers are EXCELLENT!! The dark finish is also PERFECT!! Just not sure there is anything at all I would change if I were doing these myself!!!

LaConservationist · May 29, 2011, 15:11

Hoping Dan or Dave will see this and maybe reply...... Can we get confirmation that COONAN will do a StG-58 stamped receivers? Also will you do the R1 Stamp
Such as the one pictured below? I heard there were some issues with the UM but what about the UPPER CASE LETTER MM instead of the Lower case as pictured in the lower pic?

THANK YOU for ALL you have done for the FAL rifles as well as us guys here on the FAL FILES!!

LaC

jugrunner · June 03, 2011, 17:22

Don't foget Dan Coonan makes the best AK receivers available ... Dan Coonan is somewhat of a legend in our time ... way beyond AK's and FAL's ... it would be nice to have them represented here and maybe Dan could stop by sometime ...

LaConservationist · June 03, 2011, 22:24

Quote:

Originally posted by jugrunner
... Dan Coonan is somewhat of a legend in our time ... way beyond AK's and FAL's ... it would be nice to have them represented here and maybe Dan could stop by sometime ...

JUG, Dan does stop by from time to time........Well maybe not so much stops BUT he does do a GHOST RYDER FLY BY!!

We have had a few laughs about certain post and threads here lately!

BUT you are right, I feel COONAN should try and have someone there spend a little more time checking in and saying HI. Although I don't know who......they would have to hire someone, I think they are all doing the job they have assigned PLUS the owrk of 2 or 3 others!

Connie and I are working on a Special CLone right now!.........It's a "CONNIE CLONE" that young lady works her behind off and does one heck of a JOB!!

LaC

**gunplumber** · June 04, 2011, 11:05

Could be off here, but I don't think that Coonan has anything to do with the AKs anymore. That was harlan's project, but Dan had the manufacturing license. Wehn NODAK got their own facilities, Harlan marked them as Nodak and not DCI. YUou should also note that Dan Coonan Industries and Coonan Inc. are different companies. Different FFLs. Different manufacturing licenses.

As to a separate vendor forum - I don't see anything to be gained by it.

If people want to be heard, they post in general discussion, not some obscure sub forum

mrmagchange · June 28, 2011, 15:10

just ordered my metric type three receiver for my imbel build. Connie was extremely nice, and very helpful. I will be posting pics of the finished project!!

wdj1954 · July 08, 2011, 13:22

I recently ordered an argintine receiver from coonan with a custom serial number. Three days later I got an e-mail saying it was shipped and giving me a tracking number. I originally spoke with Connie she was very helpful and knowledgeable. These are some of the best people you will ever deal with.

LaConservationist · July 09, 2011, 06:43

WDJ, you are dead on! Super people there at Coonan, about the only person I have yet to speak with there is the floor sweeper, and from the way I gather that is probably anyone there from Connie at the top to who ever is at the bottom! They are ALL some SUPER PEOPLE and a PLEASURE to deal with!!

mrmagchange · July 17, 2011, 15:28

here is a finished pic of my imbel kit, built on a coonan metric receiver. everything was perfect, build went super easy, rifle shoots accurately and reliably. thanks to Connie at Coonan, and Marty @ Accuracy Speaks.

mholmes7979 · September 14, 2011, 12:33

I'm new to this group but, I must say the customer service at Coonan is great. They also give Fal Files Forum members a $25 discount off FNFAL receiver orders.

wonderdog451 · October 26, 2011, 20:21

How do you get the Falfiles member discount? It is time for me to build my Israeli light barrel rifle and my heavy barrel to decrease my spare parts stash.

Deadlego · December 17, 2011, 20:09

Has any one used the Coonan Ejector Block? If im correct this counts as one US 922 part. Some goes with there Gas piston too.

newtown · December 19, 2011, 11:38

Quote:

Originally posted by Deadlego
Has any one used the Coonan Ejector Block? If im correct this counts as one US 922 part. Some goes with there Gas piston too.

I do not think the ejector block counts as a part. If you find out otherwise let me know?

Coonan discount code FAL2010-1

rodom · February 18, 2012, 23:02

I just recently ordered an Argy reciever from Coonan and thought I pass along some information I was given. They were/are having problems obtaining quality castings and are currently advising a 6 to 8 week backorder status. Nice people to deal with, and more than willing to honor the FAL Files member discount, but I'm gonna go crazy waiting that long! Just thought you guys would like to know.

**BlackgunCO** · February 19, 2012, 21:43

Put in an order for an Argy. told same thing 6 weeks out. Anybody know if they have any of the c1 or type IIIs in stock? Might get one to do my non matching stg on.

veltro · March 14, 2012, 16:42

I just exchanged emails with Coonan today on the subject of completing an order for a Type 2 receiver, but with the proper lightening cuts to make it a Type 1.5 for my Rhodie rifle.
They still don't offer the option of making a receiver with the Type 1.5 cuts.
When I recieve the Type 2 from them, I'm going to have to attempt the machining myself to make it into a Type 1.5.

chicguy1 · April 03, 2012, 11:30

I do not think the ejector block counts as a part.

Bama Steve · April 16, 2012, 19:27

Is it just me or did the early Coonan type 1's have a different lock-up angle?

Had one that required a little modification but everything else was GTG.

Turned out to be quite a shooter . . .

LaConservationist · April 17, 2012, 04:30

The EJECTOR block DOES NOT count as a 922R part!
I have a 922R list somewhere and will post it soon.....BUT NO it does NOT count as 922R....Sorry!

LaC

Highground · April 24, 2012, 11:18

Received email from Coonan today. Looks like the current crop of receivers are sold out and about 8-12 weeks for the next batch.

rodom · April 28, 2012, 23:32

Well I got my argie kit assembled on my Coonan argie receiver, but I think I might have a problem someone has reported previously. After only about 100 rounds thru the rifle it looks like the ejector tip is being "hammered" into a rounded shape. The rifle is more accurate than I had been expecting, with groups using my handloads leaving a single ragged hole at 30 yards for 5 shots. I know, it's not a 100 yds. but that's all I can get in my backyard. I just don't think I should be seeing this much wear so early. I can't see sending the rifle, or even the barreled action to Coonan, so I'm wondering if I can just remove the ejector block and swap it out? It's a one piece unit. so it's not that big of a deal.

SmokeEater2 · May 14, 2012, 18:42

Pizz off you spammin' bastage!

El Mac · May 20, 2012, 18:47

For Pete's sake, just build the full up FAL rifle from stem to stern!!! PLEASE!

Sharps4570? · May 30, 2012, 13:38

Customer service, hmmmm do whatever it takes, don't know about that, 1st receiver went fine...second is totally dicked up, still waiting word of it..FFL has not heard heads or tails from em...my partner keeps telling me Dave is the way to go so maybe??? time to swithch....

Fenris · May 31, 2012, 19:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sharps4570?

Customer service, hmmmm do whatever it takes, don't know about that, 1st receiver went fine...second is totally dicked up, still waiting word of it..FFL has not heard heads or tails from em...my partner keeps telling me Dave is the way to go so maybe??? time to swithch....

Just wondering what kind of problems you had with the second receiver?
I've got one on order (since Feb.) and now I'm a little concerned with the
quality control issue.

tinman1 · June 02, 2012, 08:59

I also have had one on order since late Feb. I was told 6 - 8 weeks at that time, but it's been 13 weeks now. I talked to Connie yesterday, and she told me that she had my receiver in her hand Thursday and the latest batch was being sent to be parkerized within hours and should be shipped next Wednesday. I hope the huge backlog doesn't mean they're rushing them through. I don't mind s much waiting for quality, but I'd hate to end up waiting 14 weeks waiting and end up with problems. From everything I've read Coonan's quality is great, so I'm trusting that part of my wait is because they won't compromise the quality.

Sharps4570? · June 21, 2012, 13:43

1st receiver all was fine, cc was good, ffl was good, delivery was a little slow but that was okay.....2nd was a total dick up from jump street, if Coonan has manufactor 2nd's I got one, trouble is they knew of the receiver problem before shipping, then said "don't worry the build should be okay, if not we"ll replace it"..I guess the next one will be DSA..Customer service is one on one, eith help if needed..

**jimmbob** · July 10, 2012, 22:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fenris

Just wondering what kind of problems you had with the second receiver?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sharps4570?

.....2nd was a total dick up from jump street, if Coonan has manufactor 2nd's I got one, trouble is they knew of the receiver problem before shipping, then said "don't worry the build should be okay, if not we"ll replace it"...

I also would like to know what kind of problems you had w/the second rec. as I have some on order and am planning to order more. I've pretty much heard nothing but good about Coonan. Your explanation that it "was a total dick up from jump street" does'nt really pinpoint the problem as far as I can tell. Maybe I'm just dense

May 11, 2011, 21:47	#1
embatp What? Me AR? Silver Contributor FALaholic #: 39856 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Behind enemy lines... Posts: 4,052	coonan vendor section how about it? what do you guys think? coonan is blowing up with their receivers....how about a Coonan section in the vendors area? what do the folks at coonan think about this idea? mods? __________________ "only he is lost who gives himself up for lost"

May 12, 2011, 11:20	#2
FALonious In His Grip Silver Contributor FALaholic #: 51017 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: MI Posts: 4,050	Good Idea. __________________ All men dream, but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds, wake in the day to find that it was vanity: but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act on their dreams with open eyes, to make them possible. T. E. Lawrence

May 12, 2011, 14:12	#5
tdb59 Does this smell funny ? Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 63177 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: ironsman.com Posts: 9,424	Plus that! __________________ We once were a Nation of Riflemen... Wanna get pancakes ? ...............

May 12, 2011, 17:50	#6
garyd1961 Registered FALaholic #: 39373 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NC Posts: 4,029	I was saying this when I first joined and the DSA folks on here ripped me to pieces. Man how things have changed. __________________ I'm just here to feed the alligators.

May 13, 2011, 08:58	#8
adam762 Registered FALaholic #: 11334 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Zanesville, OH Posts: 3,964	coonan Unless it were donated free of charge I don't see why they would. It is a needless expense when they are swamped with orders and work anyway. Why spend $$$ on promotional items when business is great anyway? Their phones are surely ringing off the hook as it is. Would it be nice to see them here? Sure. Does it make sense from their perspective? I'm not sure it does. __________________ When is the bleeding going to stop? Charter Member, Knob Creek Book Club

May 12, 2011, 12:48	#3
TOWS220 Registered FALaholic #: 51208 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: florida Posts: 1,295	I'm surprised it hasn't already been done. Coonan has the best combination of reliability, quality, delivery speed, and customer service of all the rec manufacturers IMO.

May 13, 2011, 09:17	#9
IanMor Moderator Guerilla gunsmith FALaholic #: 2417 Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: New Yuck State Posts: 1,424	Fire off a request to Jen and ask her to put up a Coonan forum. Unless they are a contributor, I dont know if it will happen, but it doesnt hurt to ask. At the very least we can get a sticky thread here in this forum. ETA, I made it a sticky. This shall now be the official Coonan thread untill other arrangements are made for a vendor's forum for Coonan. __________________ Peace, Poptarts, and 7.62

May 13, 2011, 09:39	#10
def90 Registered Silver Contributor FALaholic #: 50609 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: The Peoples' Republic of Boulder, Colorado Posts: 12,229	They only make one product.. receivers. I don't see how a dedicated Coonan forum would pay off for anyone and I don't see the need for it. Coonan has always been responsive to emails and they have an active Facebook page so if you have a question for them just send them an email. People don't even visit the existing vendor forums. __________________ There is no theory of evolution, just a list of creatures Chuck Norris allows to live.

May 13, 2011, 15:20	#13
IanMor Moderator Guerilla gunsmith FALaholic #: 2417 Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: New Yuck State Posts: 1,424	http://www.coonaninc.com/index.php See it all here. __________________ Peace, Poptarts, and 7.62

May 13, 2011, 17:49	#14
Buddymack Member Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 62154 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Ariel WA Posts: 311	Well you got my vote... and if someone wants to do another GB .... I will post it also on my FB page and order at least one C1 type. __________________ "Quemadmoeum gladis nemeinum occidit, occidentis telum _est"

May 17, 2011, 20:07	#16
Krink545 Registered Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 24662 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Deep South TEXAS Posts: 70	Anyone know how long of time frame I will be looking at for a Argy receiver with custom serial number?

May 17, 2011, 23:12	#19
Buddymack Member Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 62154 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Ariel WA Posts: 311	Does anyone know if there is a standing Falfiles discount??? __________________ "Quemadmoeum gladis nemeinum occidit, occidentis telum _est"

May 28, 2011, 08:11	#23
LaConservationist Registered FALaholic #: 42319 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South Louisiana Bayous! Posts: 7,060	Well guys here it is! My first Matching serial numbers receiver! And it is NOTHING short of PERFECTION!!! I add some white just to show the detail of the engraving/stamp. Let me also say the attention to detail on these receivers are EXCELLENT!! The dark finish is also PERFECT!! Just not sure there is anything at all I would change if I were doing these myself!!! __________________ In MEMORY of Roger "DUNKRD" Dunkelbarger September 13, 1943 - May 09, 2010 "Any one who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the Government take care of him, better take a closer look at the American Indian." - Henry Ford

May 29, 2011, 15:11	#24
LaConservationist Registered FALaholic #: 42319 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South Louisiana Bayous! Posts: 7,060	Hoping Dan or Dave will see this and maybe reply...... Can we get confirmation that COONAN will do a StG-58 stamped receivers? Also will you do the R1 Stamp Such as the one pictured below? I heard there were some issues with the UM but what about the UPPER CASE LETTER MM instead of the Lower case as pictured in the lower pic? THANK YOU for ALL you have done for the FAL rifles as well as us guys here on the FAL FILES!! LaC __________________ In MEMORY of Roger "DUNKRD" Dunkelbarger September 13, 1943 - May 09, 2010 "Any one who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the Government take care of him, better take a closer look at the American Indian." - Henry Ford

June 03, 2011, 17:22	#25
jugrunner Deplorable Contributor FALaholic #: 19911 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 5,613	Don't foget Dan Coonan makes the best AK receivers available ... Dan Coonan is somewhat of a legend in our time ... way beyond AK's and FAL's ... it would be nice to have them represented here and maybe Dan could stop by sometime ... __________________ ___________________________________________ "Remember man as you pass by, as you are now, so once was I. As I am now, so you shall be. Prepare for death and follow me."

June 04, 2011, 11:05	#27
gunplumber Arrogant Bastard Gold Contributor FALaholic #: 96 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 24,109	Could be off here, but I don't think that Coonan has anything to do with the AKs anymore. That was harlan's project, but Dan had the manufacturing license. Wehn NODAK got their own facilities, Harlan marked them as Nodak and not DCI. YUou should also note that Dan Coonan Industries and Coonan Inc. are different companies. Different FFLs. Different manufacturing licenses. As to a separate vendor forum - I don't see anything to be gained by it. If people want to be heard, they post in general discussion, not some obscure sub forum __________________ T. Mark Graham, Master Gunsmith Arizona Response Systems, LLC

June 28, 2011, 15:10	#28
mrmagchange Registered FALaholic #: 63323 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: mesa, az Posts: 15	great service just ordered my metric type three receiver for my imbel build. Connie was extremely nice, and very helpful. I will be posting pics of the finished project!!

July 08, 2011, 13:22	#29
wdj1954 Registered FALaholic #: 63731 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Walla Walla Washington Posts: 77	I recently ordered an argintine receiver from coonan with a custom serial number. Three days later I got an e-mail saying it was shipped and giving me a tracking number. I originally spoke with Connie she was very helpful and knowledgeable. These are some of the best people you will ever deal with.

July 09, 2011, 06:43	#30
LaConservationist Registered FALaholic #: 42319 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South Louisiana Bayous! Posts: 7,060	WDJ, you are dead on! Super people there at Coonan, about the only person I have yet to speak with there is the floor sweeper, and from the way I gather that is probably anyone there from Connie at the top to who ever is at the bottom! They are ALL some SUPER PEOPLE and a PLEASURE to deal with!! __________________ In MEMORY of Roger "DUNKRD" Dunkelbarger September 13, 1943 - May 09, 2010 "Any one who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the Government take care of him, better take a closer look at the American Indian." - Henry Ford

July 17, 2011, 15:28	#31
mrmagchange Registered FALaholic #: 63323 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: mesa, az Posts: 15	coonan/imbel build done!! here is a finished pic of my imbel kit, built on a coonan metric receiver. everything was perfect, build went super easy, rifle shoots accurately and reliably. thanks to Connie at Coonan, and Marty @ Accuracy Speaks.

September 14, 2011, 12:33	#32
mholmes7979 Registered FALaholic #: 64176 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 8	Coonan I'm new to this group but, I must say the customer service at Coonan is great. They also give Fal Files Forum members a $25 discount off FNFAL receiver orders.

October 26, 2011, 20:21	#33
wonderdog451 Registered FALaholic #: 20069 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Warren,michigan Posts: 2,157	How do you get the Falfiles member discount? It is time for me to build my Israeli light barrel rifle and my heavy barrel to decrease my spare parts stash.

December 17, 2011, 20:09	#34
Deadlego Registered FALaholic #: 64806 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Delaware Posts: 32	Has any one used the Coonan Ejector Block? If im correct this counts as one US 922 part. Some goes with there Gas piston too.

February 18, 2012, 23:02	#36
rodom Registered FALaholic #: 65479 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Litchfield, Ohio Posts: 66	Coonan Lead time I just recently ordered an Argy reciever from Coonan and thought I pass along some information I was given. They were/are having problems obtaining quality castings and are currently advising a 6 to 8 week backorder status. Nice people to deal with, and more than willing to honor the FAL Files member discount, but I'm gonna go crazy waiting that long! Just thought you guys would like to know.

February 19, 2012, 21:43	#37
BlackgunCO Veteran Member Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 64915 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western Slope, CO Posts: 1,745	Put in an order for an Argy. told same thing 6 weeks out. Anybody know if they have any of the c1 or type IIIs in stock? Might get one to do my non matching stg on.

March 14, 2012, 16:42	#38
veltro Registered FALaholic #: 65021 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Woodinville, WA Posts: 72	Coonan R1 Upper (type 1.5) I just exchanged emails with Coonan today on the subject of completing an order for a Type 2 receiver, but with the proper lightening cuts to make it a Type 1.5 for my Rhodie rifle. They still don't offer the option of making a receiver with the Type 1.5 cuts. When I recieve the Type 2 from them, I'm going to have to attempt the machining myself to make it into a Type 1.5.

April 03, 2012, 11:30	#39
chicguy1 Registered FALaholic #: 65868 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Berlin, Germany Posts: 1	I do not think the ejector block counts as a part. __________________ Rolex Replica Watches / IWC Replica Watches / Cartier calibre replica / cartier replica watches

April 16, 2012, 19:27	#40
Bama Steve Registered FALaholic #: 1982 Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Where I am Posts: 4,876	Is it just me or did the early Coonan type 1's have a different lock-up angle? Had one that required a little modification but everything else was GTG. Turned out to be quite a shooter . . . __________________ Being dyslexic has a bright side - it's easy to put things back together

April 17, 2012, 04:30	#41
LaConservationist Registered FALaholic #: 42319 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South Louisiana Bayous! Posts: 7,060	The EJECTOR block DOES NOT count as a 922R part! I have a 922R list somewhere and will post it soon.....BUT NO it does NOT count as 922R....Sorry! LaC __________________ In MEMORY of Roger "DUNKRD" Dunkelbarger September 13, 1943 - May 09, 2010 "Any one who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the Government take care of him, better take a closer look at the American Indian." - Henry Ford

April 24, 2012, 11:18	#42
Highground Registered FALaholic #: 12919 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,163	Received email from Coonan today. Looks like the current crop of receivers are sold out and about 8-12 weeks for the next batch.

April 28, 2012, 23:32	#43
rodom Registered FALaholic #: 65479 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Litchfield, Ohio Posts: 66	Coonan reciever Well I got my argie kit assembled on my Coonan argie receiver, but I think I might have a problem someone has reported previously. After only about 100 rounds thru the rifle it looks like the ejector tip is being "hammered" into a rounded shape. The rifle is more accurate than I had been expecting, with groups using my handloads leaving a single ragged hole at 30 yards for 5 shots. I know, it's not a 100 yds. but that's all I can get in my backyard. I just don't think I should be seeing this much wear so early. I can't see sending the rifle, or even the barreled action to Coonan, so I'm wondering if I can just remove the ejector block and swap it out? It's a one piece unit. so it's not that big of a deal.

May 14, 2012, 18:42	#44
SmokeEater2 Old grouchy bastid Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 10990 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: NC Arkansas Posts: 3,759	Pizz off you spammin' bastage! __________________ MAGA? Last edited by AndyC; May 14, 2012 at 19:20.

May 20, 2012, 18:47	#45
El Mac Registered FALaholic #: 39512 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 283	Hey Coonan... For Pete's sake, just build the full up FAL rifle from stem to stern!!! PLEASE!

May 30, 2012, 13:38	#46
Sharps4570? Registered FALaholic #: 65972 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 6	Type III Customer service, hmmmm do whatever it takes, don't know about that, 1st receiver went fine...second is totally dicked up, still waiting word of it..FFL has not heard heads or tails from em...my partner keeps telling me Dave is the way to go so maybe??? time to swithch....

June 02, 2012, 08:59	#48
tinman1 Registered FALaholic #: 65445 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Citrus Heights, CA Posts: 3	I also have had one on order since late Feb. I was told 6 - 8 weeks at that time, but it's been 13 weeks now. I talked to Connie yesterday, and she told me that she had my receiver in her hand Thursday and the latest batch was being sent to be parkerized within hours and should be shipped next Wednesday. I hope the huge backlog doesn't mean they're rushing them through. I don't mind s much waiting for quality, but I'd hate to end up waiting 14 weeks waiting and end up with problems. From everything I've read Coonan's quality is great, so I'm trusting that part of my wait is because they won't compromise the quality.