45 Colt Anaconda

[Gladius]

Well, it's here... and me with no more wasting money...

ANACONDA (45 COLT, 4.25”) - Colt's Manufacturing LLC

The Colt Anaconda elevates revolver performance with a blend of legendary craftsmanship, durable stainless steel construction, and now the powerful .45 Colt chambering. Offering a more controlled shooting experience with reduced recoil, the .45 Colt Anaconda provides shooters with the perfect...

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[Y-T71]

Nice!
I've been hoping for this release from Colt.

Always considered add one to my collection but, as an ardent S&W (and, to a lesser extent, Ruger) addict, it was gonna have to be a specific caliber/configuration and this is it.

 

[Bazoo]

Thanks for sharing. Very nice, I like the 45 Colt.

 

[bigpower491]

I've been waiting for them to release a 45 Anaconda as well. Dunno, a bit steep, questionable quality, I think I'll wait a couple more years

 

[Y-T71]

I got started when I bought my 1st gun at 18 years old in '90 when I bought a S&W 629 .44mag.

I love the .44 but, after spending a few recent years with the big Colt cartridge, If I could go back in time to speak to my younger self, I would likely have talked myself into a .45 Colt as my 1st knowing what I know now.

 

[Typetwelve]

I got started when I bought my 1st gun at 18 years old in '90 when I bought a S&W 629 .44mag.

I love the .44 but, after spending a few recent years with the big Colt cartridge, If I could go back in time to speak to my younger self, I would likely have talked myself into a .45 Colt as my 1st knowing what I know now.

I'm curious to why that is (legit question)

I have everything to load 45 Colt, and have loaded it a few times to run in my 460 S&W. I never liked it for the purpose, so my 45 Colt stuff collects dust.

I'm kicking around getting a shot barrel SA revolver and was going to just run with 44 mag...but 45 Colt keeps popping up in my head.

I'd like to know what it is that draws you to the round vs 44 mag.

 

[dh1633pm]

Would like to have one. Whenever they hit the market, I may be interested.

 

[Y-T71]

I'm curious to why that is (legit question)

I have everything to load 45 Colt, and have loaded it a few times to run in my 460 S&W. I never liked it for the purpose, so my 45 Colt stuff collects dust.

I'm kicking around getting a shot barrel SA revolver and was going to just run with 44 mag...but 45 Colt keeps popping up in my head.

I'd like to know what it is that draws you to the round vs 44 mag.

Good question.

Beth can be loaded (in the proper firearms, of course) to impressive levels but, the big Colt can do it at slightly lower pressures.

However, having said that, I'm not really as into "horsepower" these day like I once was but, I do like the idea of heavier projectiles and, in that category, the Colt wins.

Don't get me wrong, I still love my .44's and certainly don't have any regrets.

Maybe it would've been more accurate for me to have said "I wish I would've gotten into the .45 earlier than I did"

 

[ColtPythonElite]

I regretfully passed on a old model 4" Anaconda with the box and paperwork priced at $1800. I passed on it because it was .45 Colt.

 

[unspellable]

I'm waiting for a six inch barrel.

 

[bigpower491]

I'm waiting for a six inch barrel.

Looks like they're doing 4, 6 and 8

 

[Mr.Revolverguy]

Evil just pure evil trying to part me from hard earned dollars.

 

[CraigC]

However, having said that, I'm not really as into "horsepower" these day like I once was but, I do like the idea of heavier projectiles and, in that category, the Colt wins.

How does it win? Both cartridges peak with 355/360gr bullets and the .44 slings them faster.

 

[Y-T71]

How does it win? Both cartridges peak with 355/360gr bullets and the .44 slings them faster.

True, especially as reloaders, we can do much more than each cartridge was originally designed for.

Fact is, the 240gr was standardized for the .44 while 250-5gr is the bullet for the Colt.

Of course you can close that gap, blur it or outright obliterate it if you're determined and choose to do so but, IMHO, the .45 Colt will always have the weight edge for the vast majority of casual shooters.

*edit*
Yes, I'm aware Elmers original .44 design was a 250gr bullet.

 

[CraigC]

True, especially as reloaders, we can do much more than each cartridge was originally designed for.

Fact is, the 240gr was standardized for the .44 while 250-5gr is the bullet for the Colt.

Of course you can close that gap, blur it or outright obliterate it if you're determined and choose to do so but, IMHO, the .45 Colt will always have the weight edge for the vast majority of casual shooters.

*edit*
Yes, I'm aware Elmers original .44 design was a 250gr bullet.

A 240gr .44 has a higher sectional density than a 250gr .45. The difference between the two is negligible. In maximum loadings, they both sling a 355-360gr bullet to 1100-1200fps but the .44 will sling them faster. There is no heavy bullet advantage to the .45Colt. There's no tangible difference between the two.

What casual shooters do is irrelevant. You have to handload either one to reach their potential. The .44 has a greater range of factory loadings anyway.

 

[Y-T71]

A 240gr .44 has a higher sectional density than a 250gr .45. The difference between the two is negligible. In maximum loadings, they both sling a 355-360gr bullet to 1100-1200fps but the .44 will sling them faster. There is no heavy bullet advantage to the .45Colt. There's no tangible difference between the two.

What casual shooters do is irrelevant. You have to handload either one to reach their potential. The .44 has a greater range of factory loadings anyway.

You're right, carry on with the thread.

 

[gilgsn]

I think I need to start saving...
That pup will be around $3200 here in France...
Gil.

 

[vanfunk]

Crap. There goes another $1400 as soon as my LGS gets one.

 

[BreechFace]

I could see talking myself into one of those.

I don't have a need for a 44 Mag, and I already have a Ruger SRH in 454 Casull, and shoot/reload for 450 Bushmaster so .452" caliber is the obvious choice for me. And despite all the rhetoric about the new Colt's lacking in panache/quality over the old ones, I would like to see for myself. Would take some getting used to on the cylinder release though, Ruger's cylinder release size, location and function really works well for me.

Big question to answer if'n I pull the trigger is 4" or 6"?

 

[Tinman357]

I could be drawn into getting this if it can handle the 255's @ 1100fps rangs. Better than cowboy loads but not quite full bore Ruger only loads.

And, it will need to have a more durable trigger return spring than the KC.

 

[vanfunk]

I suspect it’ll be able to handle those, well, handily. The Anaconda is a very big revolver; my .44 Magnum has held up much better than I have to some heavy artillery.

 

[Havok7416]

I was hoping they would release this! I have the original Anaconda in .44, but I always wanted a double action in .45 Colt. The S&W Mountain Gun isn't as appealing to me for some reason.

 

[cfullgraf]

I see Colt is also offering the 45 Colt Anaconda in 6" and 8" versions. Those will be what I'll be looking for.