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[vanfunk]

Hi there everyone! So I went to my LGS with a vaguely-formed notion about buying a Colt Python. There are negative reviews out there (honestly, there are negative reviews of perfection itself out there on the interwebs) but the general consensus is that the 2020+ editions are excellent. Well, I liked the Python. I liked it very much, in fact, and I’m pretty sure I’ll get one in fairly short order. No, today my choice was the Anaconda. I chose the 6-incher as I feel it has the best “shootability,” however I define that. I comparison-shopped it next to a Smith and Wesson 629 and the Smith, while nice, wasn’t as nice. The finish was better and more even on the Anaconda. The legendary Colt “bank vault” lockup was present with the Anaconda; the Smith was “fine,” but not rock-solid like the Colt. The double action pull was far, far better on the Colt; I don’t have a trigger gauge but I’d estimate the pull at 9lbs. The Smith’s DA pull actually seemed longer, though I don’t think it was, and it was a bit halting and definitely heavy. I actually tried the triggers on three 629’s and they were all like that. Not that those can’t be fixed, perhaps easily, but I really liked the way the Colt was ready to go from the factory. SA triggers among the Colt and Smith were comparable, with the edge going to Smith on weight alone. The Colt might be improved with some judicious stoning, if I can figure out how to do that without screwing it up. So, IMO the Smiths I saw were GREAT guns, and had I not shopped the Colt at the same time, I may have come home with one. But, between the examples I saw today, the Colt was the clear winner. I haven’t shot it yet but hope to hit the range early tomorrow morning for a run-through with .44SP and Mag loads.

 

[dranrab]

Most snake experts believe a 454Casul is the minimum for larger more aggressive snake.

 

[vanfunk]

Ha! Yes I’d probably rather have a bigger gun if going after Anaconda; in fact I’d probably prefer my .470NE double rifle. Wait, no, I’d rather have Jon Voigt!

 

[shoebox1.1]

I had an original anaconda in 93 or so. And as stupid kids do.. I sold it. Having no idea what I just did. I don’t like to talk about it. But I did buy a king cobra and want a 3 in python!

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

I had an original anaconda in 93 or so. And as stupid kids do.. I sold it. Having no idea what I just did. I don’t like to talk about it. But I did buy a king cobra and want a 3 in python!

Check Budsgunshop.com. They have had awesome deals on 3" Python blems lately.

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

Hi there everyone! So I went to my LGS with a vaguely-formed notion about buying a Colt Python. There are negative reviews out there (honestly, there are negative reviews of perfection itself out there on the interwebs) but the general consensus is that the 2020+ editions are excellent. Well, I liked the Python. I liked it very much, in fact, and I’m pretty sure I’ll get one in fairly short order. No, today my choice was the Anaconda. I chose the 6-incher as I feel it has the best “shootability,” however I define that. I comparison-shopped it next to a Smith and Wesson 629 and the Smith, while nice, wasn’t as nice. The finish was better and more even on the Anaconda. The legendary Colt “bank vault” lockup was present with the Anaconda; the Smith was “fine,” but not rock-solid like the Colt. The double action pull was far, far better on the Colt; I don’t have a trigger gauge but I’d estimate the pull at 9lbs. The Smith’s DA pull actually seemed longer, though I don’t think it was, and it was a bit halting and definitely heavy. I actually tried the triggers on three 629’s and they were all like that. Not that those can’t be fixed, perhaps easily, but I really liked the way the Colt was ready to go from the factory. SA triggers among the Colt and Smith were comparable, with the edge going to Smith on weight alone. The Colt might be improved with some judicious stoning, if I can figure out how to do that without screwing it up. So, IMO the Smiths I saw were GREAT guns, and had I not shopped the Colt at the same time, I may have come home with one. But, between the examples I saw today, the Colt was the clear winner. I haven’t shot it yet but hope to hit the range early tomorrow morning for a run-through with .44SP and Mag loads.

Very nice!
Shop near me has a clean vintage 6" stainless Anaconda, they are asking $2800.....

 

[Targa]

Very good choice!! You will enjoy that beast!

 

[vanfunk]

From what I understand, the gen 1 Anacondas are a pale shadow of their more modern brothers. I’ve never handled one of the “old” ones but the new ones are reeeeaaallly nice. As obsessive as I am, I’m actually thinking ‘bout going back tomorrow to get the 4” Anaconda and the 4” Python so I can have a pair of 4-inchers. I probably won’t BUT that 4” Python juuuuust might have to come on home. We’ll see.

 

[captain awesome]

Nice. You will really like it. The 629s are nice, but not in the same league (I have an old 629 Classic 5" pre MIM parts, nice but not Anaconda nice). I recently acquired a 4" Anaconda. I had an old 8" Anaconda, and I have to agree, the new ones are significantly better. The old one was insanely accurate, and decently attractive but it had a sloppy (for a Colt) cylinder lockup, the trigger wasn't as good as the new ones and the ejector rod was "grindy".I got rid of it to help put a down payment on my house, but If I'd known how much they would sell for a few years later I wouldn't have dumped it when I did. I still made money on it though, even adjusting for inflation.

I really like the new Anacondas and Pythons, the only barrel length I am missing is the 2.5" Python. I'll get one soon enough, it just seems a little redundant when I have a 3". I am interested in the King Cobras as well, but every single one I have seen in the wild has had a gap between the frame and the part of the barrel that is supposed to be against the frame; ejector housing I guess. Sorry for my ignorance, I don't know what you call it, but it hasn't been flush against the frame on any of the Cobras I have looked at (3 of them). You could slip a piece of paper through the gap, and clearly see day light without looking hard. I won't pay nearly a grand for a revolver that has that going on.