Colt Anaconda 4 1/4' review

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11 ай бұрын

The four-and-a-quarter Anaconda is by far my favorite on the Colt .44 Magnums and is on par with the three-inch Python as my favorite Colt revolver. The .44 Special was so much fun with little recoil and was enjoyed by all. With the full house .44 Magnum, such as the Doubletap, it was controllable but took a bit of effort and preparedness. I am sure the heft aided in taming some of the heavy recoil, but the six-inch Anaconda had a bit of an advantage in this area. The trigger pull was quite nice and predictable, just a touch heavier than the 2020 Python, but equally as smooth. This revolver would be a superb option as a hunting sidearm or woods carry, especially where dangerous animals may be present. Still, it could be pressed into everyday carry if needed being the smallest Colt .44 Magnum. Now I know the .44 Magnum is big medicine for a carry gun, but swap in some .44 Special, and you are ready to be social.
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@RawHebrewRemnant 3 ай бұрын

I love when he says that the 44 special "is gooood medicine for a two legged critter"..lol

@EZ-E402 6 ай бұрын

Everytime I feel like it might be too much for me to handle, I see the young lady managing the recoil like a champ. Love the Vids, I come here when I'm researching my next purchase.

@rangehotcom 6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much. I appreciate your confidence.

@greybeard277 11 ай бұрын

Good to see you and the crew out enjoying that piece. Your mom is a hoot, looks like you slipped a magnum into her 44 specials. Take care.

@rangehotcom 11 ай бұрын

Oh she asked me to try one so I loaded a single .44 Mag for her to try. Thank you very much my friend.

@mattygunn3852 8 ай бұрын

Great review! I am planning to get the 8" for Christmas. I am tempted to go with the 4 1/4" and to try to carry it, mostly with .44 special. Of course, no rule against getting both! Thanks for showing the 4.25 inch and reviewing it Sir!

@smithn.wesson495 11 ай бұрын

The 4.25" Anaconda is a beautiful revolver that is very well balanced for it's size and caliber. A very good option for a woods gun, especially if you live in an area that has Mountain Lions or Bears hanging around.

@rangehotcom 11 ай бұрын

My thoughts exactly.

@angelotero7729 10 ай бұрын

definitely wood grips on any colt revolver wood and stainless is such a beautiful look

@davidnancarrow6158 10 ай бұрын

Wow! A pistol that shoots as good as it looks!

@mrflynn510 11 ай бұрын

This is a good carry option for people who live and work around big critters. Awesome review.

@rangehotcom 11 ай бұрын

Thank you very much.

@JaredAF 10 ай бұрын

The wood grips on the 4 inch Anaconda just sold me on this handgun. Been looking for a 44 and am not willing to pay scalper prices for a vintage Model 29, especially with how they wear down quickly firing full magnum loads. The 4 inch on this seems perfect. I have a 6 inch 586 and I find a full lug 6 inch gun too front heavy.

@rangehotcom 10 ай бұрын

I agree with you on the longer barrels being front heavy.

@lancestenfeldt9551 29 күн бұрын

Top video Hunter, keep coming brother 😎

@TorresTactical 2 ай бұрын

Love watching your reviews and seeing the difference in recoil control for each caliber. Been thinking of getting myself a revolver specifically for my hikes, camping, backpacking and it’s been between this Anaconda 4.25 or the 3inch Python. Just want something that has the power to take down a predator and just a blast to shoot at the range also.

@rangehotcom 2 ай бұрын

Thank you very much. I appreciate your kind words. If I had to pick between the Anaconda or Python for trail carry I would go with the Anaconda. It would be more efficiently against larger predators and you can run .44 Special for social carry.

@tylerw8216 10 ай бұрын

I carry the 4" S&W Model 57 .41 Magnum Mountain Gun in the Craft Roto Shoulder Holster for my Fall and Winter CCW. The 57 Mtn Gun was my last "Unobtainium Unicorn" gun and I found it NIB in January, leaving one unicorn left. The 4.25 Python. But now I'm thinking the 4.25 Anaconda.......thanks! Thanks a lot. LOL Spring and Summer CCW is between the S&W Model 19-3 2.5" or the M&P 2.0 9mm 4" I'm 61 and the Colt vented rib make those two guns beyond beautiful. I just wish they would put them out blued like the first time I fell in love with the looks of the Python. Been a S&W revolver guy my entire life but always wanted the 4" Python. Nice review. Thanks!

@AndrewSzekely 11 ай бұрын

nice review and phenomenal revolver!

@rangehotcom 11 ай бұрын

Thank you very much and I agree.

@Lostinthesand 9 ай бұрын

Thank you. I now have both the 6 and 4 1/4 anaconda. With your good advice, I will get the wooden grips. Just love the esthetics. See ya next time.

@rangehotcom 9 ай бұрын

Excellent. Thank you very much.

@lj.7311 11 ай бұрын

44 special is probably my favorite revolver round. Makes these guns shootable all day long. I agree with using the wood stocks.

@rangehotcom 11 ай бұрын

I am quite fond of .44 Special myself.

@Sovereignshield 10 ай бұрын

Must have been sleeping for this video. Happy to watch your videos man. Got my python because of your video. Might need an anaconda now.

@CreasyEQ 5 ай бұрын

I replayed, that portion of the video 4 times 👏

@tigerman3 11 ай бұрын

Hunter...you're making me want to get my Dirty Harry on! Hey to Corporal Buster. :) Great review as always!

@rangehotcom 10 ай бұрын

Thank you very much my friend. Coperal Buster has decided it is too hot outside to keep helping with the reviews.

@JB-cs4jt 11 ай бұрын

Finally awesome thanks for the video.

@rangehotcom 11 ай бұрын

Thank you very much

@leonardrice2830 5 ай бұрын

Fantastic video, thank you. I just picked up a new colt anaconda in 4.25 inch. I’ve got some rosewood grips from Amazon coming tomorrow. 😃

@rangehotcom 5 ай бұрын

Thank you very much. I bet those are gorgeous.

@jamessimons5544 6 ай бұрын

Great video. Keep um coming.

@rangehotcom 6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much.

@MT62770 22 сағат бұрын

Thanks for the review

@rangehotcom 22 сағат бұрын

@MT62770 you are welcome. Please consider subscribing and check out what we are doing.

@teb0072 9 ай бұрын

I have a 6” Anaconda that I thoroughly enjoy shooting. I can’t imagine the increase in recoil with the shorter barrel, but hey, Mom looked pretty good with it!

@rangehotcom 9 ай бұрын

It is noticeable over the 6" but not bad.

@highdesertutah 9 ай бұрын

I had the older Anaconda until somebody made me an offer I couldn’t refuse and it had the Hogue grips on it. With magnum loads the gun was trying to jump out of my hands I would have thought the wood grips would give you even less recoil control. They look real cool though. If I bought a new Anaconda and carried it for possible social work I would either load it with real mild magnum hollow points or hotter loaded 44 special HP’s. Years ago I also owned a S&W 629 6-1/2” barrel Power Port (compensated) which is no longer in production. That gun was much easier and pleasant to shoot. Edit: My boss back in the 1990’s had a 44 magnum pretty sure it was S&W and think it had a 10-5/8” inch barrel. It was so front heavy holding it on target was a challenge but it sure tamed the recoil.

@mikeseier4449 11 ай бұрын

That is one nice revolver!… You and that gun look like you belong together.

@rangehotcom 11 ай бұрын

Thank you very much. I believe I am going to buy this one from Colt.

@picsure 10 ай бұрын

Proper holster, I’d conceal carry a 4 inch 44 mag anyday! Personally I feel 6” even 8” barrels really say “old world gunsmithing”…. Makes me think of Cpt. Jack Sparrow’s .50 cal English pistol. Obviously Dirty Harry (Model 29) and Broken butterfly from Reaident evil 4! This was a great review! Keep up the good work bro!

@rangehotcom 10 ай бұрын

You and me both. Thank you very much.

@hoosiered471 10 ай бұрын

Glad to see you back Hunter!!!! Semper Fi brother!!! …..what about a review of the Tippmann .22 AR15 ???? Quieter and cheaper way for AR training???

@rangehotcom 10 ай бұрын

I am not familiar with Tippmann but will look into it my friend. Semper Fi.

@eugenepage7248 10 ай бұрын

Used to live down the road from you a piece in Shelby, but ended up here in Wyoming, dont have to worry too much about two-legged varmints up here, but this looks like it would be perfect for the four-legged variety.

@wesleyhobbs9 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video

@rangehotcom 11 ай бұрын

You are very welcome.

@charlesmullins3238 11 ай бұрын

Love my 29-3. Heard a good story from Chicago cop that packed .44 and still didn’t stop one feller…

@highdesertutah 9 ай бұрын

Yeah I remember the interview but not the name of the cop. The shooting was in the 1980’s with some Mariel boat lift drug dealer. I think he hit him with all six rounds and the dude still kept fighting for a bit before he realized he was dead.

@GunGlutton 11 ай бұрын

I’m gonna try to find one this weekend

@rangehotcom 11 ай бұрын

I don't think you would be disappointed.

@chistophereggers8105 6 ай бұрын

Hunter,I really like your reviews.I can tell you really know what makes a nice handgun.I own a Bruin thanks to you and I love it. This year I hope to get a four inch anaconda. After tax season and paying Uncle Sam,I will hopefully be able to come up with cash for a new Colt. Don't buy cheap guns,right? Good advice.

@rangehotcom 6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much, Christopher. I truly appreciate your kind words.

@user-os5vw6nb7e 3 ай бұрын

bonjour merci pour cette belle présentation du colt anaconda moi je l'aime bien dans ses trois longueurs de canon avec une préférence pour le 4 et 8 pouces je suis comme vous je le préfère avec des crosses en bois plutôt que du polymères merci de cette présentation vidéo et de se partage cordialement

@ryrygrimie1469 4 ай бұрын

Great review, Hunter! Just picked one up today because of this review! Could you tell me where to get the grips? Thank you! Keep em comin!

@rangehotcom 4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much. Those are new Python stocks. Any stocks that will fit the Python will fit the Anaconda.

@brettbaker9700 10 ай бұрын

Man I gotta get one of those,is the 4 1/4 in stores yet? Can you get those wood grips from Colt? That baby is sweet!!

@jeffreylocke8808 11 ай бұрын

Wilson Combat steel adjustable rear sight is an upgrade over the Colt Anaconda and Python 2020 improved versions.

@rangehotcom 11 ай бұрын

I have heard about that but I am hoping for a fixed sight option.

@mattygunn3852 8 ай бұрын

I have them on my Python. No doubt a big improvement!

@CunoWiederhold 5 ай бұрын

Your content was very enjoyable! I liked and subscribed. I'm adding your podcast to my "go-to's" for guns (Hickock-45, etc.). You obviously know what you're talking about! I'm a "Smith revolver" guy, but I've always wanted a Python, but I've seen videos that rave about the Anaconda '44 compared to the Smith M-29 and the Anaconda walked away from the Smith in quality! I can't get over that Smith "internal lock" especially on the Performance Center guns. I'm trying to consolodate my ammo to just .357 and .308, but jeez, that Anaconda is just to cool and a must have! As far as quality goes, in your opinion, does the Python rival the Anaconda for fit and finish? I'll be checking out more of your podcasts! Keep up the great work!

@rangehotcom 5 ай бұрын

Thank you very much. I appreciate your kind words and welcome aboard. As far as that S&W internal lock I am with you. That is ridiculous. In my opinion the Python and Anaconda are very similar in quality and finish. I have shot several examples of both and they were all excellent. With that said, I think I prefer the Anaconda just because I really like the .44 Magnum/.44 Special.

@VERYMADMIKE 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the review, helped me decide on the 4.25 barrel. Now all I have left is whether to go for the polished or the matte stainless. Or should I wait for the Royal Blue that will be available soon⁉️😵‍💫

@rangehotcom 3 ай бұрын

You are very welcome. If I had the option of blued that is where I would go but I am not sure when Colt will release this in blued. I like the polished stainless over the matte personally.

@CreasyEQ 5 ай бұрын

Mama, felt that MAGNUM LOAD❗

@Odin029 11 ай бұрын

I'm looking to get my very first revolver. I don't think it's going to be a brand new Colt Anaconda, but one day down the road maybe.

@rangehotcom 11 ай бұрын

It would not be a bad first choice but there are a lot of great options today.

@youngboyharless9769 10 ай бұрын

Not sure if you're a ruger guy but the old security six models are hard to beat. Very pretty and shoot quite well, can't go wrong with a 4" gun 357. Or 44.

@SmoothShootin 9 ай бұрын

Hey Hunter, is the actual trigger shoe a smidge different on the Anaconda vs Python? I've not seen an Anaconda in person but on video it looks a little different. Outside the rear sight, only complaint I've ever experienced w/the Python is the trigger felt squared off. When shot a bunch, from the first joint forward on my trigger finger at least, a nerve got squirrely and didn't feel the best. I've heard others experiencing the same...certainly not everyone, but enough I don't feel alone in the world. Just wondering if the Anaconda trigger is a bit wider or more comfortable as compared to the Python? If yes, it may be better for us boney handed folks and I'd be interested in calling Colt to see if that's a swappable part. Anyway, beautiful revolver, excellent review, Thanks & God Bless.

@dickeymoore3662 11 ай бұрын

Another great video and gun,does this anaconda have any MIM parts in it?Thanks

@rangehotcom 11 ай бұрын

Thank you very much. I truly appreciate your support.

@rangehotcom 11 ай бұрын

I don't know if it has MIM parts but if it does I am sure it is just a few and they are in the right place done right.

@kurttlethorup 9 күн бұрын

Love the grips! What are they? Altamont?

@rangehotcom 9 күн бұрын

@@kurttlethorup Those are actually factory Python stocks. I swapped them from a stainless Python.

@mathewwilliams985 3 ай бұрын

What Double Tap load grouped best for you?

@rangehotcom 3 ай бұрын

The 240gr hardcast by a little over the 300gr hardcast, but to be honest that 300gr was hard to shoot from a rest.

@MrRourk 2 ай бұрын

We need a 3 inch model

@rangehotcom 2 ай бұрын

I agree 100% but that would be a handful.

@lj.7311 11 ай бұрын

I think a 5” would be perfect.

@rangehotcom 11 ай бұрын

I don't disagree.

@emello4you 10 ай бұрын

They just released a 5" Python

@danhantheman 7 ай бұрын

You ain’t buying either way 😂

@duelcard1391 4 ай бұрын

What grips are those please?!

@rangehotcom 4 ай бұрын

The are off the new Python. If it fits the Python it will fit the Anaconda.

@tomglpn 10 ай бұрын

👍

@emello4you 10 ай бұрын

The 6" ain't bad I just think the full 8" and short barrel 4" look better.

@RevolverTv 10 ай бұрын

Yeah I have to trade my 6 inch for that one at some point no doubt

@bobjohnson1633 10 ай бұрын

Old lady showing these little boys how to shoot a double action revolver properly.

@nonyabiz9487 2 ай бұрын

I think Colt is going to make the Anaconda in 500 magnum and 454 Casull..

@rangehotcom 2 ай бұрын

I hope so but I hope it has a different name. Something still in the snake theme but different enough to set it apart.

@WarHammer1911A1 11 ай бұрын

Hubba hubba.

@rangehotcom 11 ай бұрын

Yepperd

@BrianOgilvie79 11 ай бұрын

First!!!

@agave1314 11 ай бұрын

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