Someone tell me Colt is bringing back the Anaconda.

[SRSTAdam21]

Please make this happen

 

[CraigC]

That would've been highly unusual, even 20yrs ago.

 

[Slamfire]

I do not like the delicacy of the original lock works, so I don't care how they are replaced, but I would want something more durable, and something that does not require factory training and years of experience to work on. Without Jerry Kuhnhausen's books, specially The Colt Double Action Revolvers: A Shop Manual, I would never have puzzled out the multiple surfaces of the Colt hand.The original mechanism is too complicated, gets out of time easily, and requires hand fitting, which only works well when there are plenty of trained gunsmiths around.

The new Python addresses these issues with new lock work according to the cover story article in a recent American Rifleman - reportedly similar to Smith's innards. Should be easily adaptable to a large frame follow on after they get into their groove...

I read the story, but you know, what is put into print is thinly disguised advertising. We don't know just how "beefed" up the new Python lock works are compared to the old, and they work on the same principle, that is the cylinder goes into lock up as the hammer falls, not before. Pistols that lock up before hammer fall are less sensitive to wear. The Colt system is very sensitive to rachet wear, cylinder hand bowing, etc.

 

[Mullo98]

I personally have no doubts of it coming back. Just when will they come out is the question.

 

[Targa]

I am patiently/hopefully waiting.

 

[Anchorite]

This is one of those times I can chime in and say, “this thread is worthless without some porn,” but I need a tutorial on how to post pictures. I also have a Bowen-converted RH with an Anaconda barrel. I will have to dig out a photo to post later View attachment 911728

 

[alfsauve]

More options are good. People are willing to pay more now than in the past, so you can never tell.

 

[gotboostvr]

This is one of those times I can chime in and say, “this thread is worthless without some porn,” but I need a tutorial on how to post pictures. I also have a Bowen-converted RH with an Anaconda barrel. I will have to dig out a photo to post later View attachment 911728

Hummina hummina hummina!

I wouldn't mind a more detailed thread dedicated to that beast.

 

[jamesinalaska]

Colt is in trouble. They are currently manufacturing an incredibly shoddy revolver, slapping onto it the name of one of their past successes -star power, you know- and are attempting to sell it at twice its actual value. Does anybody honestly expect that type of behavior to change? I don't.

These are the type of decisions that occur when businesses start to fail.

 

[CraigC]

Colt is in trouble. They are currently manufacturing an incredibly shoddy revolver, slapping onto it the name of one of their past successes -star power, you know- and are attempting to sell it at twice its actual value. Does anybody honestly expect that type of behavior to change? I don't.

These are the type of decisions that occur when businesses start to fail.

Yeah, I don't think that position is congruent with reality. Not to mention their 1911's are excellent and the SAA is the best it's ever been.

 

[MaxP]

Colt is in trouble. They are currently manufacturing an incredibly shoddy revolver, slapping onto it the name of one of their past successes -star power, you know- and are attempting to sell it at twice its actual value. Does anybody honestly expect that type of behavior to change? I don't.

These are the type of decisions that occur when businesses start to fail.

I don’t see it as being shoddy in the least. There were some teething problems (normal with new releases) with the Python, but I believe they’re sorting it out.

 

[brutus51]

I don't think that position is congruent with reality. Not to mention their 1911's are excellent and the SAA is the best it's ever been.

I agree, think Colt management has has made some wise decisions. Military contracts have dried up and the revolver market is growing.
Competition, mainly Smith's offerings, all have a lock that no one wants, Ruger builds a Patton tank that lacks the Ferrari desirability.
Charter Arms builds what can be considered a John Deere tractor.
I think Colt has correctly read the market.

 

[captain awesome]

Just in case Colt is watching this thread, if they do wind up making a new Anaconda, I will buy one in every barrel length they come out with, as well as every cartridge chambering and maybe even in every finish available as well. Just like I have done and will continue to do if it goes that way with the new Python.

Your move Colt.

 

[brutus51]

I will buyn't' one in every barrel length they come out with

Wouldn't it be great if they adopted DW's interchangeable barrel options.

 

[HiDive]

They were interchangeable, I bought an 8" model and sent it back to Colt and had them put a 6" barrel on it. I foolishly sold it prior to moving here to Hawaii three years ago. Here it is with some other large frame revolvers that I used to have. I used to shoot the Anaconda with full house magnum handloads all the time and had no issues whatsoever. I think the S&W 629 V-Comp that I have is a nicer gun, but I would still buy another Anaconda

If Colt makes it again I will buy one, just like I plan to buy a Python 4.25" whenever my LGS can get one. If they don't I might just buy another Korth, but in 44 mag.

 

[BobWright]

This was my idea of what a New Service should look like. This from about 1960 or so:




Bob Wright

 

[Mr. Mosin]

I have recently heard rumors of the return of the diamondback.

Remind me what the Diamondback is/was ?

 

[ColtPythonElite]

Remind me what the Diamondback is/was ?

A D frame with a vent rib and adjustable sights. They are .22 lr or .38 Special.

 

[Mr. Mosin]

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Oh. Sorta like Colt's version of the S&W Mdl 17/15 ?

 

[bassjam]

I for one won't spend my hard earned money on a Colt revolver. I have an Anaconda I inherited from my grandfather that he bought new in 96. I was told it was unfired, though the dirty cylinder and the 3 cartridges missing from the box of 50 that came with the gun told me otherwise. I recently found out one of my cousins snuck the gun out one day and shot it.

Anyway, I've put less than 100 rounds through it over the years, and its out of time. Apparently that's not an uncommon issue. Maybe a new Colt will be better, but why would I spend the premium they are asking for their new revolvers when I can get a known quality for less with S&W or Ruger?

 

[Vern Humphrey]

This was my idea of what a New Service should look like. This from about 1960 or so:

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Bob Wright

I have the same gun -- although your gun is later than mine (yours has the "collar" where the barrel screws into the frame.) With adjustable sights and good recoil-absorbing grips, it's one hell of a revolver.

 

[Mr. Mosin]

I agree, think Colt management has has made some wise decisions. Military contracts have dried up and the revolver market is growing.
Competition, mainly Smith's offerings, all have a lock that no one wants, Ruger builds a Patton tank that lacks the Ferrari desirability.
Charter Arms builds what can be considered a John Deere tractor.
I think Colt has correctly read the market.

I, for one; would side with Ruger Everytime.

 

[Vern Humphrey]

If Ruger would scale down the Redhawk like they scaled down the Blackhawk, they'd have a real winner.

 

[MaxP]

If Ruger would scale down the Redhawk like they scaled down the Blackhawk, they'd have a real winner.

Hamilton Bowen succinctly stated that the Redhawk was the first DA revolver that was built to handle the .44 Magnum... you will never hurt a Redhawk.

 

[Vern Humphrey]

Hamilton Bowen succinctly stated that the Redhawk was the first DA revolver that was built to handle the .44 Magnum... you will never hurt a Redhawk.

True. But the Redhawk will handle the .454 Casul, which as I recall, develops 65,000 PSI. You could make it lighter and it would still handle loads of 40,000 psi with aplom.