I've been shooting revolvers for decades and mainly deer hunt with a .44 magnum handgun.
Since the Anaconda sold I'll tell you this . . . it was a crude, last-gasp effort for Colt to make an acceptable lower-costing big revolver . . . before finally giving up on the revolver market altogether. Now yes, their expensive-to-make "Python" model is to die for . . . but not many people wanted the Anaconda when it first came out and could be compared side-by-side with a new Python in gunshops across America back in the '80s or so.
Also, it is nigh impossible these days to find a reputable gunsmith who can properly work on the Colt revolvers . . . and it is a given that Colt double action revolvers will go out of time much, much faster than a comparable S&W or Ruger. Don't know if Colt changed the lockwork on the cheaper Anaconda to try to solve that problem . . . for soon Colt phased out their expensive-to-make, uncompetitive Colt revolvers forever. I only own one Colt double action revolver today . . . and it is my father's .38 Colt snubbie that I inherited. Yes . . . although he shot it little, it IS out of time today . . . so it remains in the safe for nostalgic reasons.
MY .44 REVOLVER?
I go for great triggers and quality firearms. My first was an early (3-screw) Ruger Superblackhawk. Then I went up for a Thompson Center Contender single shot in .44 Magnum. I traded it for my "ultimate" .44 magnum handgun . . . a S&W Model 29 (same as a S&W 629 Classic but blued). Mine was made in '89 and I've never wanted another since. Lots of incredible memories made with this awesome . . . and incredibly accurate revolver (for stunts I sometimes bet people I can hit gallon milkjugs at 200 yards). Just aim 34" high and mentally adjust for the wind and watch 'em fly!!! Hope this helps . . .
Oops, almost forgot to post a photo. This one was from last season . . . took him with a heart shot:
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