Coonan 357 Magnum compact-size maple grips - She Was / hand-painted

Style features

Chicano culture deeply embraces death through vibrant symbolism, rooted in Mexican heritage and the Chicano Movement (1960s–1970s). Influenced by pre-Hispanic Aztec rituals and José Guadalupe Posada's satirical calaveras (skulls/skeletons, 1852–1913)—especially La Calavera Catrina, a female skeleton critiquing class and assimilation—Chicanos reclaimed Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) in the U.S.

In Los Angeles, Self Help Graphics & Art (1970s) popularized public ofrendas (altars), processions, murals, and lowrider art featuring sugar skulls, marigolds, and calacas to honor ancestors, resist cultural erasure, and affirm Indigenous/Mexican identity against oppression. Skulls in Chicano tattoos, lowrider designs, and street art symbolize life's cycle, resilience, remembrance of lost loved ones, and celebration—not fear—of mortality. Today, these motifs empower political expression and cultural pride

Enhance your Coonan pistol with beautiful and original She Was grips, expertly crafted from solid natural maple and designed for both performance and aesthetics. These custom wood grips combine durable construction, precision CNC machining and hand-finished detailing to deliver superior handling and a distinctive appearance

Designed specifically for Coonan 357 Magnum compact-size pistol, these grips provide a secure hold, improved control and a refined look that enhances your firearm’s overall character

Whether you are upgrading your carry pistol, customizing your range firearm or restoring a classic Coonan, these grips deliver reliability, comfort and visual appeal

The grips are compatible with various modifications of compact-size model:

• Coonan 357 Magnum Cadet
• Coonan 357 Magnum compact-size

Manufacturing time

We operate on a made-to-order basis. This means that when you place an order, we have some time to make it. The time it takes depends on how complicated the style is. The production time is listed in the features. We try to stock up, but it doesn't work out. Thank you for that!

Natural solid maple

• Durable wood species
• Lightweight
• Tactile comfort
• Natural shock absorption
• Warm on a winter evening

Precision CNC machined & hand finished

Each set of grips is designed using a 3D modeling process and precision CNC machining technology, ensuring perfect fitment and consistent quality. After machining, the grips are carefully hand-ground, painted and oiled for a smooth finish and long-lasting protection. There are many tears and sweat between these stages. You won't know, because no one reads this far

• 3D design modeling
• Precision CNC cutting
• Protective coating application
• Manual grinding and finishing
• Quality inspection

This combination of modern manufacturing and craftsmanship ensures excellent fit, finish and durability

Why wood, not G10 or micarta?

Wood offers greater comfort, warmth, and aesthetic satisfaction. Wood is lighter and more pleasant to hold. Wooden grips are best suited for customization and hand finishing. Or perhaps made from G10 and micarta. Why not?