Name : Colt Anaconda
AKA : The Big Snake
Calibers : .44 Magnum and .45 Long Colt
Capacity : 6 Rounds
Weight : 53oz or 1503g (6 inch barrel model)
Length : 11.5in or 295mm
Action : Double Action, revolving cylinder, repeater
Origin : U.S.A.
It wasn't until 1990 that colt produced its first .44 Magnum, The Anaconda. Upon its release there was a large surge of interest from the firearm community as to how well it would stack up against its considerable competition from both Ruger and Smith and Wesson, not to mention Colt's own famous Python. Early Anacondas had accuracy issues relating to a tight throat that wore down projectiles, once past the throat rounds were not properly engaging in the riffling. These issues once raised with Colt were rectified with new barrels. There was a 4, 6 and 8 inch barrel length versions available and all anacondas had the stainless steel finish, unlike other brands Colt did not offer a blued model. 1993 saw an addition to the line up with the introduction of the .45 Long Colt version, a caliber that was no stranger to many avid Colt fans.
The Anaconda has a large ventilated rib above the barrel, reminiscent of the Python .357 magnum revolver offered by Colt. The revolver came tapped ready for and in some cases with a scope for those who wanted to utilize this revolver for handgun hunting. The Anacondas construction is tough, made from all stainless steel it is a hand-full to hold but this allowed recoil to be managed easily. The Cylinder stop cuts were made between the chambers to allow the cylinder more strength, thus making the use of powerful rounds not an issue. Shipped as standard with a large rubber grip with finger groves the large Colt is comfortable to hold even considering its weight. The Anaconda comes furnished with adjustable B notch sights as standard, these sights produce a clean and crisp sight picture with white outlines on the rear and a red insert on the front sight. Some Anacondas were also available with ported barrels to reduce muzzle climb when firing powerful loads.
Colt claimed that the Anaconda was the most accurate .44 magnum, though this will always be up for debate, to Colt's credit the Anaconda is an accurate revolver, but that title may have been a little ambitious. Sadly during the large restructure at Colt in 2000, the Anaconda was dropped from Colts production line, though some were still available to order through the Custom shop until 2003. Still popular with sports shooters and revolver enthusiasts through second hand channels, many wonder if Colt will re-release this big revolver at some point in the future, and speculation and rumor still rise every now and again, but as of 2012, seeing a brand new Anaconda filling gun shop shelves again seems bleak.
INTERESTING FACT : In the secondhand market .45 Long Colt versions of the Anaconda tend to fetch more than the .44 magnum variety.
PRO's : Accurate, beautifully designed, strong construction, nice grips,
CON's : Early models had accuracy issues, no longer available
COOL FACTOR : 9/10
AKA : The Big Snake
Calibers : .44 Magnum and .45 Long Colt
Capacity : 6 Rounds
Weight : 53oz or 1503g (6 inch barrel model)
Length : 11.5in or 295mm
Action : Double Action, revolving cylinder, repeater
Origin : U.S.A.
It wasn't until 1990 that colt produced its first .44 Magnum, The Anaconda. Upon its release there was a large surge of interest from the firearm community as to how well it would stack up against its considerable competition from both Ruger and Smith and Wesson, not to mention Colt's own famous Python. Early Anacondas had accuracy issues relating to a tight throat that wore down projectiles, once past the throat rounds were not properly engaging in the riffling. These issues once raised with Colt were rectified with new barrels. There was a 4, 6 and 8 inch barrel length versions available and all anacondas had the stainless steel finish, unlike other brands Colt did not offer a blued model. 1993 saw an addition to the line up with the introduction of the .45 Long Colt version, a caliber that was no stranger to many avid Colt fans.
The Anaconda has a large ventilated rib above the barrel, reminiscent of the Python .357 magnum revolver offered by Colt. The revolver came tapped ready for and in some cases with a scope for those who wanted to utilize this revolver for handgun hunting. The Anacondas construction is tough, made from all stainless steel it is a hand-full to hold but this allowed recoil to be managed easily. The Cylinder stop cuts were made between the chambers to allow the cylinder more strength, thus making the use of powerful rounds not an issue. Shipped as standard with a large rubber grip with finger groves the large Colt is comfortable to hold even considering its weight. The Anaconda comes furnished with adjustable B notch sights as standard, these sights produce a clean and crisp sight picture with white outlines on the rear and a red insert on the front sight. Some Anacondas were also available with ported barrels to reduce muzzle climb when firing powerful loads.
Colt claimed that the Anaconda was the most accurate .44 magnum, though this will always be up for debate, to Colt's credit the Anaconda is an accurate revolver, but that title may have been a little ambitious. Sadly during the large restructure at Colt in 2000, the Anaconda was dropped from Colts production line, though some were still available to order through the Custom shop until 2003. Still popular with sports shooters and revolver enthusiasts through second hand channels, many wonder if Colt will re-release this big revolver at some point in the future, and speculation and rumor still rise every now and again, but as of 2012, seeing a brand new Anaconda filling gun shop shelves again seems bleak.
INTERESTING FACT : In the secondhand market .45 Long Colt versions of the Anaconda tend to fetch more than the .44 magnum variety.
PRO's : Accurate, beautifully designed, strong construction, nice grips,
CON's : Early models had accuracy issues, no longer available
COOL FACTOR : 9/10
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