Fishinfool
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As of this writing, the new 4.25 inch Anaconda is in stock at Sportsmans Warehouse at MSRP. I just ordered mine...
Larry
Larry
Colt Anaconda Heads Up
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Oh nooooooooooooo
Oh nooooooooooooo
We don’t have to do it, we can say no, right? Right…?
I suppose
That was real convincing
Just another 22 shooter
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Barely have my 6 inch Anaconda broke in. I'll have to abstain for awhile. 
?...?.........until I see one for sale. 
?...?.........until I see one for sale.
I tried acting in 4th grade once, in a class play, and decided upon another career soon after.
cowboy4evr
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I have a new python and ran into a problem ? The cylinder on the python is a bit shorter than an N-frame Smith ( 27-28 ) . 357 magnum cast bullet loads that fit in the Smith were too long for the Colt . So now I'm wondering if the Keith swc will be too long in the Colt Anaconda unless you crimp over the front driving band . I have 2 model 29's and the Keith swc fits in them just fine . Looking forward to more info on the Anaconda . Regards Paul
I tried acting in 4th grade once, in a class play, and decided upon another career soon after.
Experienced the same realization, but not until the 6th grade.
“A man’s got to know his limitations.”
Been thinking about a 4” Anaconda, but kinda waiting to see if a 45 version is in the pipeline. Could get both, I suppose.
Does anyone know if the new Anaconda fits an N frame holster?
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Fishinfool
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Yea, I wanted to make sure as many forum members as possible join me on the "Ramen Noodle" diet....
cowboy4evr - I haven't measured cylinder length on my 6 inch Anaconda, but so far, any .44's I have loaded for my N frames have fit without issue. Cast 250 gr WFN crimped in the groove are fine. Don't have my gun in front of me to measure, but now that I think about it, I hear Colt is considering adding the .454 Casull, so longer than an N frame.
CH4 - The couple N frame leather holsters I tried were too tight and would have stretched if forced. It seems to me Anaconda's are about between an N frame and a Redhawk in size. Lots of confusion about Anaconda holsters, as a lot of manufacturers don't specify between the new and older version, and they do not interchange, unless its a generic nylon holster.
Larry
cowboy4evr - I haven't measured cylinder length on my 6 inch Anaconda, but so far, any .44's I have loaded for my N frames have fit without issue. Cast 250 gr WFN crimped in the groove are fine. Don't have my gun in front of me to measure, but now that I think about it, I hear Colt is considering adding the .454 Casull, so longer than an N frame.
CH4 - The couple N frame leather holsters I tried were too tight and would have stretched if forced. It seems to me Anaconda's are about between an N frame and a Redhawk in size. Lots of confusion about Anaconda holsters, as a lot of manufacturers don't specify between the new and older version, and they do not interchange, unless its a generic nylon holster.
Larry
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If I were not trying unsuccessfully to downsize, I might look into one. I think my 4" 629 and 5" M29 will have to do
cadmike
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My 629 will do everything that colt will do, and I can do a lot of other things with $1500, so I’ll sit tight.
Just another 22 shooter
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The Anaconda has plenty of length in the cylinder. The rumor mill says Colt did this so the 454 Casull can be an option in the future.
rjm6120
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As much as I greatly appreciate the heads up, I think I'm going to go cadmike's route and sit tight for awhile. I still have to pay off a 57, a 13-4 and a CS40. My conscience won't let me add another $1600 right now, but it's killing me.
4" Anaconda
I got one. Will post pic when I can. Really well done by Colt. Beautiful finish, great trigger. Put 30 rounds of 240 grain WWB thru it. Shot great. Accurate but stout. .44 mag is not for the plinking crowd. Specials next time out. Specials seem more available from what I see.
I honestly think the current manufacture Colt revolvers are better than Smiths and I never thought I would say that
I got one. Will post pic when I can. Really well done by Colt. Beautiful finish, great trigger. Put 30 rounds of 240 grain WWB thru it. Shot great. Accurate but stout. .44 mag is not for the plinking crowd. Specials next time out. Specials seem more available from what I see.
I honestly think the current manufacture Colt revolvers are better than Smiths and I never thought I would say that
Is the grip frame the same size as the Python? How does it compare to the N grip frame?
Surprisingly the L-frame 686 & K-frame 66-8 have longer cylinders than N-frames & can handle longer COALs.
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