Posted: 11/17/2004 11:01:08 AM EDT
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I have been wanting a Colt wheelgun, and a .44 Magnum wheelgun, so naturally, I thought it expedient to consider both wants in one package. I already have a couple .357 Magnum wheelguns - S&W and Ruger. I don't want a S&W 629 - I just want something "different" and I want it in .44 Magnum. I don't see a lot of Anaconda's out there, and haven't heard much about them. Are they good guns? What are the pros/cons to going with a 4" barrel versus a 6" barrel on the Anaconda? |
I have a 4". It is the ONLY wheel gun that I would use to defend myself, this is also because I would be better throwing any other revolver I have ever fired atht he target. I found mine used for just over $500. The trigger is great, the recoil is managable in a mag rnd, the sights are easy to see and if needed, the 4" can be carried concealed.
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I had an Anaconda in .45 Colt and a 4" bbl. It carried nicely in a strong side holster, but it was no lightweight! It shot like a dream though... The main thing I didn't like was the super shiney stainless steel finish. I'm not a fan of ss to begin with, and this was a real downer for me. I got a good deal on it though ($425 for the gun in LNIB condition, 100 pcs of virgin W-W brass, and 100 pcs 250 jhp XTP's). I had it for about 4-5 years and traded it for another new gun I wanted more. Made money on the deal as well... The newer Anacondas have a bead blasted dull ss finish if I remember right, and would probably be my choice if I were to buy another big bore revolver. I've just never been a fan of the .44. The .45 Colt +P loads just put it to shame. The Anaconda can handle them as well as the standard pressure loads, making it even more versitile than the .44Mag/.44Spl setup, in my opinion. This is assuming that you handload, of course... |
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Based on the only one I had, it did everything right and looked good doing it. Being in unfired condition for $600, that brought it down to a more realistic price for me. A 6 incher would be better scoped as it's already large...a 4 incher points nicer of the two. I may be in the minority, but prefer stainless in any final finish...brushed, polished, glass beaded, sand blasted or a combination of any two. It almost wipes clean.  As you may already know, .44 specials make for a nice mild load right off the shelf for plinkin' or teaching others without the intimidating blast and recoil of the magnum. |