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.44 Magnum Revolvers - Reintroduced the Colt Anaconda in .44 Rem. M.Sc. is a worthy addition to the "snake pistol" line. Yamil Sued

Colt revolvers hold a very special place in my heart. I grew up with my dad's 1969 Colt Cobra, which he drove until he passed and I inherited it. It is a definite symbol of craftsmanship and reliability. When Colt started making revolvers again in 2017, I was thrilled and have since shot every model they've made. Earlier this year, Colt reintroduced one of my favorites – the Anaconda.

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I owned some very nice .44 Magnum revolvers in the early 1990s, so I ordered a 6-inch Anaconda in .45 Colt. It has quickly become one of my favorite large frame revolvers. It is strong, reliable and of course accurate. It's a sure thing when Colt releases the new Anaconda I'll be getting one.

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The new Anaconda is very similar to its predecessor, but includes some significant improvements. The Anaconda 2021 is made with new materials and processes thanks to advances in manufacturing techniques and metallurgy since Colt discontinued the revolver nearly three decades ago.

The new model is currently only available in the powerful .44 Magnum, allowing the use of the less powerful .44 Special ammunition. It comes in two barrel lengths, 6 inches and 8 inches, both with polished stainless steel. I chose the 6-inch version, which for me appears easier and more natural than the 8-inch version.

Some of the new features introduced in Colt's new breed of snake revolvers include user-replaceable front sights, a thicker upper strap that is drilled and tapped for mounting the scope rail, and new adjustable rear sights. The Anaconda also has Hogue rubber grips to help with recoil. While Colt added these features to the new Anaconda, it still retains its original shape, so holsters are easy to use, and since the grip outline is the same, aftermarket options are available from several dealers.

My first impression of the new Anaconda is very positive. The fit and finish is excellent. The way the crane locks into the frame, for example, is incredibly precise and tight. And when it locks, that part of the revolver feels like one piece of steel and not two. The cut is perfect.

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The single action trigger pull is about 5 pounds and is very crisp. The double action trigger pull is also smooth without any grit. The Hogue grip fit my hand and allowed me to easily control and manipulate the trigger, hammer and cylinder catch.

The Hogue grips that come standard on the new Colt Anaconda do a great job of dampening the felt recoil even with a full .44 Magnum load. Yamil Sued

My first trip with the new Anaconda was just a functional test. I wanted to see how the new revolver performed in single and double action. Given the current ammo situation, I took some of my personal loads to the range - some mild rounds that propel plated 240 grain projectiles at 900 fps. This load is easy to handle and fun to shoot. I put the new snake through its paces and fired over 100 rounds through the MGM steel silhouette at 10 to 15 yards, both single and double action.

Hand shooting at these distances is a blast - no pun intended. With lighter loads, the Anaconda is simply perfect, stacking rounds right on top of itself. Although these "soft" rounds were pleasant to shoot, they carried enough energy to knock out a target. I had to put a large rock in the base of the target stand to keep it upright.

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The only thing I don't like about Anaconda is the jagged texture on the launch pad. It's not necessarily sharp and a smooth trigger will feel and run better.

Now for the accuracy test. I know this revolver is capable of great accuracy at longer ranges, but due to time and range constraints I shoot within about 20 yards. I used the Ransom International Multi-Cal Steady Rest, a machined aluminum, fully adjustable rest that can provide an extremely stable shooting platform. The ammo I chose for this test was Federal Premium's 240 grain Hydra-Shok JHP ammo. This ammo has a published muzzle velocity of 1210 FPS with 780 foot-pounds of energy. That's for sure

Because of the ammo supply, I was only able to do four five-shot groups. The group average was 1.85 inches. That's a pretty decent result for me, and I'm determined to do better in practice. One thing I can say for sure is that Hogue grips are a great addition to this big snake when shooting a full-house .44 Magnum cartridge. I have shot similar loads from other revolvers with all kinds of grips and found these Hogue grips comfortable to hold and very effective in reducing felt recoil.

If you don't like the stock configuration of this revolver, you can customize it in several ways. One thing I did do was order a set of little Pachmayr presentation grips, which are like a blast of late 80's/early 90's nostalgia. They are the grip style I had on my original Anaconda, and while the Hogues are probably better in most ways, I like the Pachmayrs for sentimental reasons.

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Another custom touch I plan to add is the scope base. While I won't be using the revolver for hunting, I want to see what the Anaconda can do at the mounted range.

After all the shooting I've done with the new Colt Anaconda, all I can say is I really like it. It took me back to the early 1990s when the Anaconda roamed free in shooting ranges across America. I found this new model, with its modern features, to be a great upgrade over the 90's classic. Whether you're a target shooter, hunter, recreational shooter, or just looking for a weapon for self-defense, the new Colt Anaconda is definitely a great choice for these tasks and more.

With a 6-inch barrel, the Colt Anaconda has a gorgeous profile and great handling. Yamil Sued

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