I think the new colts are so superior over the old in every way! They have actually devalued in some ways the older models! I wish I could afford an older model so I could say I have one but if you’re a shooter you’re going to buy the new…period!
You are correct . The Anacondas are not even close. The Pythons are alot closer. I have a video showing the old and New Pythons side by side. I would call them about even. But you are correct, shooters will and always should choose the new Colts. They are awesome. Thank you for watching. If you choose to get an older one make sure it is a python. At least you will have a good gun. The old anaconda is not a good gun
A very well done and honest review. I don't know how they could give away an old (original) Colt Anaconda from the 90's. The new Anaconda is so much better it's not even funny.
@@bidenstoletheelection9116oh yeah they won’t go up in value??? What makes you think colt will still be around 40 years from now? What makes you think they won’t discontinue them AGAIN…? What makes you think that new technology can’t beat old? I get it..trust me.. I had the same mentality as you until I ponied up bought a new one and was like WOW… I still prefer an old smith to either the old or new snake guns any day but please stop that mentality that the hand fitted snake guns were better when it’s been documented over and over that they had timing issues and were more delicate. Why would you want a gun you can’t get parts for?
The original Anaconda was one of the few pistols that was rated for being able to handle the Buffalo Bore Heavy Magnum loads. The new Anacondas are even more stout with a longer cylinder... It's miles ahead of the original model.
I messed with the old Anaconda way back when and it was an okay gun and I didnt think it could get better until I messed with the new Anaconda. Took me about 2 seconds to see how much better it was than the old.
My first gun purchase was the new colt anaconda. I love that gun, looks great, feels great, shoot’s great 100% recommend also 44 magnum is a bit expensive but fun to shoot
The QR code on the new one is a date stamp. It doesn’t take you to a website, but if you view the data from the QR code, you’ll get a manufacturing date
Great comparison! Definitely agree that those old Anacondas weren’t made as well; my granddad had a 90s one and that trigger damn near felt like it had sand in it. Just put Rosewood Grips and the WC rear sight on my 2021 8” Anaconda. :)
Colt has a lot of QC issues. My anaconda I picked up Saturday, the barrel isn't level with the frame and needs to be turned a touch more. Even with the sights all the way to the right, it still shoots left. I love the gun though and just going to have it tweeked to fix it so it lines up
Nice video. I have a 6" old model Anaconda and both 4.25" and 8" new Anacondas. There really is no comparison between the new and old models. The new models are superior in really every way. That said, I was perfectly happy with my old model Anaconda having used it for hunting for the last 25 years and harvested many deer, hogs and even a black bear with it. It is also a very accurate revolver. With the WC front and rear sights (I prefer the green front fiber optic), the new revolvers are superior to almost any other double action 44 mag revolver available today. In terms of benchrest accuracy at 25 yards, both new and old seem to group about the same fired in single action. The old model also had many sharp edges on it out of the box and bothered me enough early on that I spent time breaking the edges with some 3000 grit wet/dry paper and Flitz. The new model does have one sharp edge at the top of the crane when the cylinder is open.
Just an update, the Anaconda is now offered in a 4.25 inch barrel besides the 6 & 8 inch. It is also available in a matte stainless, I also understand that they will be offering it in the Colt Gloss Blue soon like it's little brother The Python. 😊
I strongly prefer the rear sight on the original. I don't have an original, but I do have the newer model. I have never understood the advantage of a blackout sight, front or back.
The rear sights on the new ones are terrible. Replace that with a WC rear site and you have a winner. THE old guns had good sights from the factory. If you have the new model you ha e an extremely good gun
Great video and comparison. I don't own a 44magnum revolver but plan on getting the new Anaconda. I eventually will pass it down to my son so quality is important. I feel 44mag is also a better stopping power to 4 or 2 legged creatures.
They are out now, my lgs ordered one for me. I was looking at a 6 inch and mentioned i wish they made a 4 inch, and they said they could order it. Didn't even know they had a 4 inch until they said that. Colt never updated their site, lol.
Old Python versus new I think can be argued which one is better, but with the Anaconda it's just no contest, the old gun is inferior in every single way. The wheelguns Colt produces these days out are pretty much peerless out of the box against any gun without aftermarket work done on it. Nice faux ivory grips by the way.
You are 100 percent correct. Thanks for watching. The ivory grips came from Boone Trading Company. They are very reasonable and very good customer service
I don't understand. I have the old Anacondas, a 6" and an 8", and both have a mirror-shiny finish. The triggers and hammer also mirror-shiny. No sharp edges like you described. There is minimal play in rotation of the cylinders. I am also considering purchasing a new Anaconda, but I wouldn't sell my current ones for anything.
Someone polished them before you received them. They never had a bright stainless anaconda. Why would you not sell them if you could get $2k for them and get a better gun for $1500? There is alot of people selling "bright stsinless" Anacondas on gunbroker. E erode of them have been buffed out. They are cast triggers and hammers and an inferior action. Trust me. Sell them and buy the new ones. It will not take you long to see which is better when you handle it.
Bro, sell those things and get the new ones. Thank me later. Or at least sell 1 and get a new one for comparison fun the new ones are a million times better in every way like he describes in the video.
@CoffeeHolic you do not need to get it hard chromed. You can polish it very easily. Way easier and way cheaper. Literally an hour of work tops. I am glad you are considering the new Anaconda. You will not be disappointed
Hey Terry, as I mention in one of your other presentations I now have 6” 2021 Anaconda to go with my 1990 Anaconda(which I purchased in 1990). The cylinder on the 1990 looks larger, I will have to get my calibers and measure them both. I purchased the 1990 Anaconda in .44 Mag and .45 ACP, but I did a dumb thing and sold the .45 ACP later in 1990. Boy I wish I did not do that. The original 1990 grips felt like plastic to me. Back then Pachmayr made a very good grip for the Anaconda much better than what Colt provided. I still have the original grips but the Pachmayr’s are still on the original Anaconda. I must have an exception my 1990 Anaconda action is actually pretty good. I purchased mine when they were first available. Ricky from IBM
good camera work, the big boomer, would have been better in 41 mag. The older one of course has a few loads through it, and in 44 mag, that fear they would blow up with the cylinder walls thin.
Love the anaconda and the new model is way better.Colt did the homework and brought back a legend.Just my 2 cents.Your mileage may vary.Best.Great video.
Never cared for the older Colt Pythons or Anacondas as I preferred S&W and Rugers.I owned a few Pythons but moved them along. The new CZ/Pythons are incredible and I JUST bought a new Kodiak 44. It's a WOW gun. I now own 5 new Pythons and am thinking about a 6th. (Grizzly) Compared to the old models it might as well be a different company.
My wife and I have the new Colt Python in 6”, 4.25”, and 3” barrel lengths. While they ‘are’ snake guns she named them ‘Papa Bear’, ‘Mama Bear’, and ‘Baby Bear’. She likes the 3” Baby Bear. We had to spend the kid’s inheritance to get em’. We’ll be looking for the Anaconda next. She said that’ll be ‘Grandpa Bear’ and if it’s an 8”? Well I guess that’ll just have to be named ‘Great Grandpa Bear’. I’m fine with it … “Happy Wife, Happy Life” 🤗
That is funny. You will love thr anaconda. I have one of the new pythons. Mine is the 4.25 inch. I love it. I saw my first 4.25 anaconda in the wild the other day. I like it.
@@TerryBenton even hickock 45 lives by that he favors the old Smith's the original pythons and the other new colt revolvers I wish colt would make a new 4 inch anaconda soon
I'm a millennial and a Smith guy. I never wanted a python for the weak actions and lack of parts. Bought the new python early on and I sold it early on, too. It didn't work as a combat gun, but had a great DA target trigger. I figured the anaconda and 22 Cobra would fit that bill, so I bought both. I was right. New anaconda and 22 king Cobra are awesome. They could use wood grips, though.
I agree 100% that the current anacondas are superior in every way, i have an old model in 45 colt which is a oddball and not seen very often. My old model is accurate but it can't compare to smoothness of my 2 new models and waiting for the 4.25 to come in. I have 3 of the new python's in different lengths and one beautiful 1977 royal blue old one and my new one's are shooters and don't think I can ever wear them out. Altamont makes the wood stocks for them and can be found cheap on GB to replace the rubber ones
Very cool man. I am thinking about getting the 4.25 anaconda. They are pretty available now on GB. I have not seen them just sitting In The stores. Thanks for watching
My king cobra target 22 is sitting in the lgs at the moment that I ordered a yr and a half ago with the 4.25 anaconda, running this weekend to pick it up. I bought the king cobra target 357 when they first got released and it's a great shooting revolver, my only gripe is no slots in the rib like all the other models and even the 22 version has the slots in the rib so quite possible it will take a trip to my machinist buddy to have them added lol. I'm like you in a way that they're my guns and I will modify or refinish them to my liking
@imthatguy1878 exactly. If you decide to do that I would like to see it. I habe a POS trooper that was in pretty bad shape. I had an old vintage python barrel fitted to it and a different hammer. I order a set of grips for it and I am waiting for it to be sent back. My gunsmith moved and had to get his shop set up out of state. Should be back soon. It was very poorly nickel plated. I am doing it in royal blue. You can see the before and some of the progress pictures on a couple.of videos I posted.
@TerryBenton hahaha I've been watching your videos all morning so I'm sure I'll come across it before long, so far watching your vids I have quite a few of the same ones you've vids on, I have an old Ballard rifling marlin 39a and the elusive 39 carbine, a black army m1911 with the heart cutout frame, many different ww2 A1s, old colt sp1s, m1917s from smith and colt, p38s, lugers , colt 1903s ,woodsmans, officer model target 22s pre and post war, even old winchester pump 22s and my favorite of anything i own which is a 1939 winchester model 42 with a cylinder bore.I'm a collector who shoots everything I have and love bringing a variety to the range and having many of the young guys see and try stuff that someday they may be able to afford for themselves
Great comparison and very informative video, Sir. Thank you for making and uploading. Small question: are there any data about accuracy available, like Wilson Combat stating that their pistols (with 5 inch barrels) have a grouping of 1 inch at 25 yards? Anyway, this looks like the 44magnum to get…I can’t wait to get my hands on one, what a beauty!!👍
If you question is about the Wilson Combat 1911s then yes. I have a couple of them and I have videos on them. They come with the actual test target and the loads they used and how far away it was hand signed by the person that tested them. I hope this answers your questions
@@TerryBenton Thank you for the trouble of answering. I mentioned Wilson Combat only as an example of a manufacturer who actually states the accuracy of their guns. My question is about the (new) 6 inch Colt Anaconda as shown in the video. I do like btw the videos about Wilson Combat!👍🤗
Anyone who ever touched an original anaconda knew it was garbage in the beginning. The new one is a great gun. For calling yourself a “Colt Guy” you should have known that.
The longer cylinder on the new gun is to handle longer heavier bullets that hunters like. The old Anaconda would struggle with pills bigger than 240gr.
Everything about that new gun is bigger. I think they could make them in larger calibers with this frame. I do not know of that is a plan but it is not impossible
The Colt 44 Anaconda Is About As Bad Azz As Pistols Get ! I Always Wanted A Gun That Had Great Knockdown Power At Both Close Quarters And Also Had A Long Reach. The Anaconda In The Hands Of A Well Trained Shooter Is Hard To Top.
The old ones are not drilled and tapped for a scope. I forgot to mention that. Good point. I have seen scopes mounted on old Anacondas but it was done in a sketchy way. Thanks for watching
The 1st version would be if it had a "DT" printed on the box, or could have been sent into Colt for drilling and tapping. The 4,6,8 new guns are all drilled from factory.
Really enjoyed your review. I am a big colt fan myself but i collect mostly guns from the late 1840s to around 1900ish. I have been told colt manufacturing was really bad from the 1980s to the early 2000s. I have seen custom SAAs and they didnt seem to be made as well from the 1980s threw 2000. I ask because if you got a earlier Anaconda do you think it would be better.
Every Anaconda I have ever handled from the original run were the same. I had one I personally owned and it was just as bad as this one. I have a very old video showing the kne that I owned. It is just a quicknscan over looking at it. The new Anaconda is in my opinion the 2nd best double action Revolver Colt ever made. It is 2nd only to the orginal Python. If you were ever Considering getting a modern Comt Revolver I would highly recommend taking a hard look at this one. Thanks for watching.
@@TerryBenton i will definitely remember that. Thanks for your input and honest review. I am just excited to see Colt going back to the roots bringing back extremely popular models and building good quality guns again now that cz bought it.
The new Colt Anaconda 2021 is heads and shoulders better than the old Colt Anaconda. The cylinder is longer and wider and the top strap is thicker. The action is a super sized new Colt Python leaf spring not the coiled spring action of the old Anaconda. And the Wilson Combat Adjustable steel rear sight is a must. And the longer cylinder of the 2021 Anaconda can handle Garrett Cartridges of Texas 330 grain Hammer Head loads and the Buffalo Bore +P+ 340 grain hard cast gas check bullet factory load.
I agree. It is not even close when compared side by side. That was the purpose of this video. It is sad that people will still pay more for the older one
WHY did they have that ridiculously reduced-radius-to-the-rear of the trigger guard, on the old one, as opposed to the more-symmetrical trigger guard, more-like what you'd see, on a Python, old OR new? The narrowing-down rear portion of the Colt Trooper's trigger guard looked RIDICULOUS. WHY does the stock Colt rear sight, on the new Anaconda? Does it go OUT-OF-ZERO? Mas Ayoob hated the stock sights on the new Colt Python revolvers, and ALSO recommended the Wilson Combat replacement rear sight. What was the cause of the PROBLEM, with the stock rear sights?
I cannot tell you about the trigger guard. I k ow the sights were ridiculous. It had a tiny allen set screw that you had to unlock to adjust it that came loose. It fit inside if the milled top strap very loose. The WC sight fits so much better and has positive clicks when adjusting. It also has a better sight picture. It is worth the extra $125. It sucks you have to spend the extra money but it would literally be a deal breaker if you didn't
@@TerryBenton WC is, as-of 7-4-23, out-of their replacement sights for Python/Anaconda platforms, BUT Optics Planet must've bought-up some inventory, because some versions of those WC sights ARE available, there, at close-enough-to normal MSRP. WC makes good stuff. Thanks for getting-back! Happy 4th!
You can always give your opinion. You are entitled to that. This video was my opinion, and I tried educated people as objective as possible. Thank you for watching
Well i bought an old one and it does have what i believe to be bad endshake, that's what happen when you buy without knowledge, 0.004 pushed forward, 0.009 pushed backward
@@TerryBenton no not yet but honestly after that i don't feel like buying a colt revolver ever again ahah, at least now i know how to identify a bad revolver, i will try to find a good gunsmith to fix it...
@@TerryBenton and because of the caliber I don't shoot it that often, however I did splurge and get the target model Colt . 357 4.25" I'll be using that a bit more with the calibers I can run through it 👍 Thank you and good video!
The trigger and hammer of the old Anaconda are made from cheap ass powdered metal. I always considered it a POS and had no desire to own one at all. The new one has milled parts and is far superior.
I have never noticed any accuracy issues but that does not mean it did not happen. They were just poor put together weapons that looked cool. I wish everyone that even thought about getting one of the old ones would just handle a new one. Everyone of their minds would be changed
You order them from the website it is a must have for the new Colts. They are around $125 and worth every penny. Look at my video on this gun alone or the new python and you will see it up close it goes in with a single pin. They provide a new roll pin with the site
I did not polish the gun at all. I just wipe it down woth a micro fiber cloth. That is how it came. I have a new style python I also bought brand new. It dies not swim to be quite as shiny as the anaconda
@@TerryBenton man I can’t wait to bring mine home 🏡 I go up north 4 wheeling with my 2 boys on Holidays , I purchased some metal targets from shooting targets 7 , I can’t wait to pull that pistol out at the range and freak those boys out ! Look at this 😂😂😂
Personally I don't like shiny guns or fancy grips best thing they did to that new gun was put in the python Trigger action as far as the slop in the cylinder that might be why the old anacondas don't have timing issues like the new ones do most of the complaints are Aesthetics how the gun looks is secondary to how the gun functions give me the old gun with some trigger and action work done
@TerryBenton I own a 1992 Anaconda and shot a handful of other anacondas and I've shot plenty of pythons. Never owned one unfortunately you are right about the trigger there is a massive Improvement but it seems like the new guns have timing issues just based on the amount of videos I've seen once they get that sorted out I'll probably buy a new one enjoy your gun as well
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I got them from a company called Boone Trading Company. They are just synthetic ivory. Really good Company. I bought them because they were the only oversized finger Groove grips available at the time and when I put them on I instantly liked them. ThankS for watching. I have a video on that gun all by itself also
They don't make em like they used to... they make em better :)
Correct! That they do.
I think the new colts are so superior over the old in every way! They have actually devalued in some ways the older models! I wish I could afford an older model so I could say I have one but if you’re a shooter you’re going to buy the new…period!
You are correct . The Anacondas are not even close. The Pythons are alot closer. I have a video showing the old and New Pythons side by side. I would call them about even. But you are correct, shooters will and always should choose the new Colts. They are awesome. Thank you for watching. If you choose to get an older one make sure it is a python. At least you will have a good gun. The old anaconda is not a good gun
From some o e who ones the old one your wrong. The old anaconda are amazing. The new one is nice but the classic is amazing
A very well done and honest review. I don't know how they could give away an old (original) Colt Anaconda from the 90's. The new Anaconda is so much better it's not even funny.
I agree. Nobody will say it but it is true
@@RS-rf7yy thank you
Your insane to think that, These new Colts will never go up in value, Everything about them has been reproduced
And the old skool ones were hand fitted
@@bidenstoletheelection9116oh yeah they won’t go up in value??? What makes you think colt will still be around 40 years from now? What makes you think they won’t discontinue them AGAIN…? What makes you think that new technology can’t beat old? I get it..trust me.. I had the same mentality as you until I ponied up bought a new one and was like WOW… I still prefer an old smith to either the old or new snake guns any day but please stop that mentality that the hand fitted snake guns were better when it’s been documented over and over that they had timing issues and were more delicate. Why would you want a gun you can’t get parts for?
The original Anaconda was one of the few pistols that was rated for being able to handle the Buffalo Bore Heavy Magnum loads. The new Anacondas are even more stout with a longer cylinder... It's miles ahead of the original model.
I totally agree. The old.anacomda was a stromg pistol. It just was not as well.made as the new one
I messed with the old Anaconda way back when and it was an okay gun and I didnt think it could get better until I messed with the new Anaconda. Took me about 2 seconds to see how much better it was than the old.
I completely agree. I tried .you best to show this in the video. Thank you for watching.
Would Love your opinion on the new King Cobra 22 L.R. and do you think Colt will produce it on Magnum??
@@daleroetcisoender9976 I havent seen that one yet.
My first gun purchase was the new colt anaconda. I love that gun, looks great, feels great, shoot’s great 100% recommend also 44 magnum is a bit expensive but fun to shoot
Very expensive to shoot but I do agree it is fun. Congratulations on your anaconda
Thanks for this video. I was wanting a comparison because I’ve been eyeing an Anaconda for my first 44 Mag.
Thanks for watching
The QR code on the new one is a date stamp. It doesn’t take you to a website, but if you view the data from the QR code, you’ll get a manufacturing date
I was not aware of that. Thank you
@@TerryBenton it’s the same code that’s on the tag attached to the trigger guard when new. T
I got lucky with those grips , they emailed me saying they had a extra pair in stock and are shipping them out to me today 😊
That is awesome
There are three unbreakable rules to gun collecting and thats Colt,Colt and Winchester!!
True
Great comparison! Definitely agree that those old Anacondas weren’t made as well; my granddad had a 90s one and that trigger damn near felt like it had sand in it. Just put Rosewood Grips and the WC rear sight on my 2021 8” Anaconda. :)
Very cool. The sight is a must. Thanks for watching
I bought mine in 94. Lock up tight and clean break trigger. I love to compare mine to a so called NEW one.
They are very abundant now. Go check one out in the Gun stores. You might be pleasantly surprised. Thank you for watching.
I just picked up my brand new anaconda 8" and im in love. Can't wait to get it out for the first time. Thanks for the good video
You will love the way that thing shoots. Thank you for watching
Colt has a lot of QC issues. My anaconda I picked up Saturday, the barrel isn't level with the frame and needs to be turned a touch more. Even with the sights all the way to the right, it still shoots left. I love the gun though and just going to have it tweeked to fix it so it lines up
That really sucks
Nice video. I have a 6" old model Anaconda and both 4.25" and 8" new Anacondas. There really is no comparison between the new and old models. The new models are superior in really every way. That said, I was perfectly happy with my old model Anaconda having used it for hunting for the last 25 years and harvested many deer, hogs and even a black bear with it. It is also a very accurate revolver. With the WC front and rear sights (I prefer the green front fiber optic), the new revolvers are superior to almost any other double action 44 mag revolver available today. In terms of benchrest accuracy at 25 yards, both new and old seem to group about the same fired in single action. The old model also had many sharp edges on it out of the box and bothered me enough early on that I spent time breaking the edges with some 3000 grit wet/dry paper and Flitz. The new model does have one sharp edge at the top of the crane when the cylinder is open.
I want one of the 4.25 inch new ones. I saw my first one on person the other day
Just an update, the Anaconda is now offered in a 4.25 inch barrel besides the 6 & 8 inch. It is also available in a matte stainless, I also understand that they will be offering it in the Colt Gloss Blue soon like it's little brother The Python. 😊
I now have the 4.25 inch anaconda. It is an awesome gun
So I think Colt made the Cylinder and frame longer because they are planning on making it in .454.
I agree. I think larger caliber is in the works
I strongly prefer the rear sight on the original. I don't have an original, but I do have the newer model. I have never understood the advantage of a blackout sight, front or back.
The rear sights on the new ones are terrible. Replace that with a WC rear site and you have a winner. THE old guns had good sights from the factory. If you have the new model you ha e an extremely good gun
Great video and comparison. I don't own a 44magnum revolver but plan on getting the new Anaconda. I eventually will pass it down to my son so quality is important. I feel 44mag is also a better stopping power to 4 or 2 legged creatures.
You will love the new Anaconda
bonjour superbe vidéo explicative sur les deux colt anaconda fabriqués entre celui de 1991 et le modèle 2021 merci de se partage cordialement
Yup
Honestly Im just glad i am able to own them. I thought i would never get colts until i heard they were sold to CZ and were bringing back the revolvers
The new Colts are really nice.
Some of us prefer the less shiney matt stainless.
I like both. Thanks for watching
Great video I’m waiting to see the 4” Anaconda at my local gun store
I cannot even find anything about it. They announced it at shot show but that is it. Not even on Colt's website
Yes I saw it being announced and then nothing.
They are out now, my lgs ordered one for me. I was looking at a 6 inch and mentioned i wish they made a 4 inch, and they said they could order it. Didn't even know they had a 4 inch until they said that. Colt never updated their site, lol.
Old Python versus new I think can be argued which one is better, but with the Anaconda it's just no contest, the old gun is inferior in every single way. The wheelguns Colt produces these days out are pretty much peerless out of the box against any gun without aftermarket work done on it. Nice faux ivory grips by the way.
You are 100 percent correct. Thanks for watching. The ivory grips came from Boone Trading Company. They are very reasonable and very good customer service
Just picked up an 8 inch Anaconda. I'd heard that the new gun was better, but not by how much.
You will love that new Anaconda
I don't understand. I have the old Anacondas, a 6" and an 8", and both have a mirror-shiny finish. The triggers and hammer also mirror-shiny. No sharp edges like you described. There is minimal play in rotation of the cylinders. I am also considering purchasing a new Anaconda, but I wouldn't sell my current ones for anything.
Someone polished them before you received them. They never had a bright stainless anaconda. Why would you not sell them if you could get $2k for them and get a better gun for $1500? There is alot of people selling "bright stsinless" Anacondas on gunbroker. E erode of them have been buffed out. They are cast triggers and hammers and an inferior action. Trust me. Sell them and buy the new ones. It will not take you long to see which is better when you handle it.
Bro, sell those things and get the new ones. Thank me later. Or at least sell 1 and get a new one for comparison fun the new ones are a million times better in every way like he describes in the video.
@CoffeeHolic you do not need to get it hard chromed. You can polish it very easily. Way easier and way cheaper. Literally an hour of work tops. I am glad you are considering the new Anaconda. You will not be disappointed
Hey Terry, as I mention in one of your other presentations I now have 6” 2021 Anaconda to go with my 1990 Anaconda(which I purchased in 1990).
The cylinder on the 1990 looks larger, I will have to get my calibers and measure them both. I purchased the 1990 Anaconda in .44 Mag and .45 ACP, but I did a dumb thing and sold the .45 ACP later in 1990. Boy I wish I did not do that.
The original 1990 grips felt like plastic to me. Back then Pachmayr made a very good grip for the Anaconda much better than what Colt provided. I still have the original grips but the Pachmayr’s are still on the original Anaconda.
I must have an exception my 1990 Anaconda action is actually pretty good. I purchased mine when they were first available.
Ricky from IBM
I like the newer ones alot better. They are alot better made and you are right the cylinder is alot larger on the new ones
@@TerryBenton I agree I like the new version much better
My first run anaconda is glass smooth, actually smother then my 80's python
That is cool. Thanks for watching
good camera work, the big boomer, would have been better in 41 mag. The older one of course has a few loads through it, and in 44 mag, that fear they would blow up with the cylinder walls thin.
I do not deceive anyone. I always tell the truth. Thanks for watchinf
Love the anaconda and the new model is way better.Colt did the homework and brought back a legend.Just my 2 cents.Your mileage may vary.Best.Great video.
I definitely think the new ones are alot better. Thank you for watching
Never cared for the older Colt Pythons or Anacondas as I preferred S&W and Rugers.I owned a few Pythons but moved them along. The new CZ/Pythons are incredible and I JUST bought a new Kodiak 44. It's a WOW gun. I now own 5 new Pythons and am thinking about a 6th. (Grizzly) Compared to the old models it might as well be a different company.
@breakawaymotorsports I just saw one of those Kodiak the other day. Super cool. I like the unfluted cylinder. I have a 4 25 and 6 inch anaconda.
My wife and I have the new Colt Python in 6”, 4.25”, and 3” barrel lengths. While they ‘are’ snake guns she named them ‘Papa Bear’, ‘Mama Bear’, and ‘Baby Bear’. She likes the 3” Baby Bear. We had to spend the kid’s inheritance to get em’. We’ll be looking for the Anaconda next. She said that’ll be ‘Grandpa Bear’ and if it’s an 8”? Well I guess that’ll just have to be named ‘Great Grandpa Bear’. I’m fine with it … “Happy Wife, Happy Life” 🤗
That is funny. You will love thr anaconda. I have one of the new pythons. Mine is the 4.25 inch. I love it. I saw my first 4.25 anaconda in the wild the other day. I like it.
I just got a brand new Python where do you get those ivory grips for it??
@@justinbushman277 a place online called Boone Trading company
Older smiths and newer colts are probably the best ones
Correct. I 100 percent agree
@@TerryBenton even hickock 45 lives by that he favors the old Smith's the original pythons and the other new colt revolvers I wish colt would make a new 4 inch anaconda soon
I'm a millennial and a Smith guy. I never wanted a python for the weak actions and lack of parts. Bought the new python early on and I sold it early on, too. It didn't work as a combat gun, but had a great DA target trigger. I figured the anaconda and 22 Cobra would fit that bill, so I bought both. I was right.
New anaconda and 22 king Cobra are awesome. They could use wood grips, though.
Good stuff. Thank you for watching. FYI the older python does not have a weak action
They don’t have weak actions bro😂😂🤦♂️
Got my grips ordered thanks , coming in May
That is awesome man. I see you are a mustang person also
Yeah have a 2007 Shelby Gt , 30 k miles , it’s my baby
8:00 less moving parts sometimes is quite amazing. And especially when they're not made in China.
Correct
Recently added to the California roster. Had the older 8in a new 6in on the way👏
That is awesome. I do not understand the California roster but I am glad you are getting one
I agree 100% that the current anacondas are superior in every way, i have an old model in 45 colt which is a oddball and not seen very often. My old model is accurate but it can't compare to smoothness of my 2 new models and waiting for the 4.25 to come in. I have 3 of the new python's in different lengths and one beautiful 1977 royal blue old one and my new one's are shooters and don't think I can ever wear them out. Altamont makes the wood stocks for them and can be found cheap on GB to replace the rubber ones
Very cool man. I am thinking about getting the 4.25 anaconda. They are pretty available now on GB. I have not seen them just sitting In The stores. Thanks for watching
My king cobra target 22 is sitting in the lgs at the moment that I ordered a yr and a half ago with the 4.25 anaconda, running this weekend to pick it up. I bought the king cobra target 357 when they first got released and it's a great shooting revolver, my only gripe is no slots in the rib like all the other models and even the 22 version has the slots in the rib so quite possible it will take a trip to my machinist buddy to have them added lol. I'm like you in a way that they're my guns and I will modify or refinish them to my liking
@imthatguy1878 exactly. If you decide to do that I would like to see it. I habe a POS trooper that was in pretty bad shape. I had an old vintage python barrel fitted to it and a different hammer. I order a set of grips for it and I am waiting for it to be sent back. My gunsmith moved and had to get his shop set up out of state. Should be back soon. It was very poorly nickel plated. I am doing it in royal blue. You can see the before and some of the progress pictures on a couple.of videos I posted.
@TerryBenton hahaha I've been watching your videos all morning so I'm sure I'll come across it before long, so far watching your vids I have quite a few of the same ones you've vids on, I have an old Ballard rifling marlin 39a and the elusive 39 carbine, a black army m1911 with the heart cutout frame, many different ww2 A1s, old colt sp1s, m1917s from smith and colt, p38s, lugers , colt 1903s ,woodsmans, officer model target 22s pre and post war, even old winchester pump 22s and my favorite of anything i own which is a 1939 winchester model 42 with a cylinder bore.I'm a collector who shoots everything I have and love bringing a variety to the range and having many of the young guys see and try stuff that someday they may be able to afford for themselves
Just bought a new 6” anaconda yesterday🤠
Congratulations. They are awesome
Great comparison and very informative video, Sir. Thank you for making and uploading.
Small question: are there any data about accuracy available, like Wilson Combat stating that their pistols (with 5 inch barrels) have a grouping of 1 inch at 25 yards?
Anyway, this looks like the 44magnum to get…I can’t wait to get my hands on one, what a beauty!!👍
If you question is about the Wilson Combat 1911s then yes. I have a couple of them and I have videos on them. They come with the actual test target and the loads they used and how far away it was hand signed by the person that tested them. I hope this answers your questions
@@TerryBenton Thank you for the trouble of answering. I mentioned Wilson Combat only as an example of a manufacturer who actually states the accuracy of their guns.
My question is about the (new) 6 inch Colt Anaconda as shown in the video.
I do like btw the videos about Wilson Combat!👍🤗
@@olde4eyes thank you
That new Anaconda is super sexy.
I think it is the best gun Colt males and probably the 2nd best Revolver they ever made
Great video. 👍🏻 What's is your opinion about the complaints that the new anacondas have rough barrel rifling?
I habe not encountered this
Anyone who ever touched an original anaconda knew it was garbage in the beginning.
The new one is a great gun.
For calling yourself a “Colt Guy” you should have known that.
I did know this. I wanted everyone else to know this. Thanks for watching
The longer cylinder on the new gun is to handle longer heavier bullets that hunters like. The old Anaconda would struggle with pills bigger than 240gr.
Everything about that new gun is bigger. I think they could make them in larger calibers with this frame. I do not know of that is a plan but it is not impossible
The Colt 44 Anaconda Is About As Bad Azz As Pistols Get ! I Always Wanted A Gun That Had Great Knockdown Power At Both Close Quarters And Also Had A Long Reach. The Anaconda In The Hands Of A Well Trained Shooter Is Hard To Top.
I completely agree
Rolex Submariner and Colt Anaconda .44. - what a great combination. 😂
@@MarkMphonoman lol. I like nothing of those. Thank you for watching
Also we can mount a scope on the new ones.not sure about vintage ones.
The old ones are not drilled and tapped for a scope. I forgot to mention that. Good point. I have seen scopes mounted on old Anacondas but it was done in a sketchy way. Thanks for watching
The 1st version would be if it had a "DT" printed on the box, or could have been sent into Colt for drilling and tapping.
The 4,6,8 new guns are all drilled from factory.
The first two digits on the serial number is what year it was made.
I did not know that about the new ones. Thanks
Really enjoyed your review. I am a big colt fan myself but i collect mostly guns from the late 1840s to around 1900ish. I have been told colt manufacturing was really bad from the 1980s to the early 2000s. I have seen custom SAAs and they didnt seem to be made as well from the 1980s threw 2000. I ask because if you got a earlier Anaconda do you think it would be better.
Every Anaconda I have ever handled from the original run were the same. I had one I personally owned and it was just as bad as this one. I have a very old video showing the kne that I owned. It is just a quicknscan over looking at it. The new Anaconda is in my opinion the 2nd best double action Revolver Colt ever made. It is 2nd only to the orginal Python. If you were ever Considering getting a modern Comt Revolver I would highly recommend taking a hard look at this one. Thanks for watching.
@@TerryBenton i will definitely remember that. Thanks for your input and honest review. I am just excited to see Colt going back to the roots bringing back extremely popular models and building good quality guns again now that cz bought it.
The new Colt Anaconda 2021 is heads and shoulders better than the old Colt Anaconda. The cylinder is longer and wider and the top strap is thicker. The action is a super sized new Colt Python leaf spring not the coiled spring action of the old Anaconda. And the Wilson Combat Adjustable steel rear sight is a must.
And the longer cylinder of the 2021 Anaconda can handle Garrett Cartridges of Texas 330 grain Hammer Head loads and the Buffalo Bore +P+ 340 grain hard cast gas check bullet factory load.
I agree. It is not even close when compared side by side. That was the purpose of this video. It is sad that people will still pay more for the older one
WHY did they have that ridiculously reduced-radius-to-the-rear of the trigger guard, on the old one, as opposed to the more-symmetrical trigger guard, more-like what you'd see, on a Python, old OR new? The narrowing-down rear portion of the Colt Trooper's trigger guard looked RIDICULOUS.
WHY does the stock Colt rear sight, on the new Anaconda? Does it go OUT-OF-ZERO?
Mas Ayoob hated the stock sights on the new Colt Python revolvers, and ALSO recommended the Wilson Combat replacement rear sight. What was the cause of the PROBLEM, with the stock rear sights?
I cannot tell you about the trigger guard. I k ow the sights were ridiculous. It had a tiny allen set screw that you had to unlock to adjust it that came loose. It fit inside if the milled top strap very loose. The WC sight fits so much better and has positive clicks when adjusting. It also has a better sight picture. It is worth the extra $125. It sucks you have to spend the extra money but it would literally be a deal breaker if you didn't
@@TerryBenton WC is, as-of 7-4-23, out-of their replacement sights for Python/Anaconda platforms, BUT Optics Planet must've bought-up some inventory, because some versions of those WC sights ARE available, there, at close-enough-to normal MSRP. WC makes good stuff. Thanks for getting-back! Happy 4th!
Just picked up a new python last week hoping to get the Anaconda as soon as I can save up the cash
Super cool. You will enjoy that python. They are awesome.
I can't give my opinion but I would like to have ether one
You can always give your opinion. You are entitled to that. This video was my opinion, and I tried educated people as objective as possible. Thank you for watching
Well i bought an old one and it does have what i believe to be bad endshake, that's what happen when you buy without knowledge, 0.004 pushed forward, 0.009 pushed backward
I am sorry to hear that. Have you handled one of the new ones?
@@TerryBenton no not yet but honestly after that i don't feel like buying a colt revolver ever again ahah, at least now i know how to identify a bad revolver, i will try to find a good gunsmith to fix it...
@@MAGA2024. understood
Where did you get those white grips from?
I ordered them from Boone Trading Company online
I bought my 8-in Anaconda back in 1995 for $450. Not going to cough up $1,600 for a new one, even though the quality may be better.
I completely understand. That is alot of money for a handgun
@@TerryBenton and because of the caliber I don't shoot it that often, however I did splurge and get the target model Colt . 357 4.25" I'll be using that a bit more with the calibers I can run through it 👍
Thank you and good video!
@@DarkLouie76 thank you for watching.
The trigger and hammer of the old Anaconda are made from cheap ass powdered metal.
I always considered it a POS and had no desire to own one at all.
The new one has milled parts and is far superior.
You are 100 percent correct. They are not even close. Thanks for watching
The same garbage you see Taurus's made out of today, just a little nicer looking.
Does anyone make a rubber trigger grip with Sorbo thane for the new anaconda? It does wonders for recoil in the super red Hawk.
I have never heard of one of those.
Did you only replace the rear sight with a Wilson combat? Was wondering if the factory front sight pairs well with the Wilson
Yes I only replaced the front one. It pairs very well with the factory red ramp front site. I have a video showing how to do it
I heard there were accuracy issues with the first generation Anacondas. Did you hear that and any details?
I have never noticed any accuracy issues but that does not mean it did not happen. They were just poor put together weapons that looked cool. I wish everyone that even thought about getting one of the old ones would just handle a new one. Everyone of their minds would be changed
The old one looks better. It's beefier and the barrel ribs look better imo.
It is a matter of opinion that it looks better and I do respect that but it is far from beefier of you watch the entire video. Thanks for watching
I mean the frame and barrel. The cylinder is absolutely not as beefy as the new one. I get what your saying but better? No just different
You mentioned Wilson combat rear sights. Did you send your gun to them, or your ordered the rear sight, from their website❓
You order them from the website it is a must have for the new Colts. They are around $125 and worth every penny. Look at my video on this gun alone or the new python and you will see it up close it goes in with a single pin. They provide a new roll pin with the site
@@TerryBenton Thank you, I will give Wilson Combat a holla bout those rear sites ✅
The new anaconda outclasses the old model 100x over
Yes it does
Hey I got a anaconda and it’s cylinder does have play like the old one what should I do 😢
Does it have play when the trigger is held down after dry firing?
Weigh them without grips and see which one is beefier.
I have never weighed them but thete is absolutely no doubt the new one is heavier amd stronger
Can anyone tell us if a rear sight off of an Old Anaconda will fit the new Anaconda?
The sights on the old anaconda will not fit on the new anacondas
@@TerryBenton Thank you!
Nice 👍
Thx
Don't care what you say ,I'll take a Colt over a C Z any day
That is your opinion and you are entitled to it.
What did u Polish ur new Anoconda with ? I have one on layaway now hopefully Friday I pick it up
I did not polish the gun at all. I just wipe it down woth a micro fiber cloth. That is how it came. I have a new style python I also bought brand new. It dies not swim to be quite as shiny as the anaconda
When you get it, wipe it down with some cleaner and then a micro fiber cloth. It will look just like that.
@@TerryBenton man I can’t wait to bring mine home 🏡 I go up north 4 wheeling with my 2 boys on Holidays , I purchased some metal targets from shooting targets 7 , I can’t wait to pull that pistol out at the range and freak those boys out ! Look at this 😂😂😂
@totljag1 it is one of my favorite guns I own. If you check out some of my other videos I have cool stuff but that Anaconda is at the top of the list
Yes I have , I enjoy ur videos
Someone changed the trigger and hammer out! Or a bad lot number
What are you talking about?
Personally I don't like shiny guns or fancy grips best thing they did to that new gun was put in the python Trigger action as far as the slop in the cylinder that might be why the old anacondas don't have timing issues like the new ones do most of the complaints are Aesthetics how the gun looks is secondary to how the gun functions give me the old gun with some trigger and action work done
The new ones do not have timing issues.
@TerryBenton yes they do. There are a lot of you tube video's about that problem. Look it up
@@mattlberry how many have you owned? How many have you fired? Thanks for watching. Enjoy your firearm.
@TerryBenton I own a 1992 Anaconda and shot a handful of other anacondas and I've shot plenty of pythons. Never owned one unfortunately you are right about the trigger there is a massive Improvement but it seems like the new guns have timing issues just based on the amount of videos I've seen once they get that sorted out I'll probably buy a new one enjoy your gun as well
@@mattlberry thank you
Seeing that i own a 92 version imma have to say old skool wins
Lol. I am glad you enjoy your gun. Comt revolvers are cool
Umm new is better.
Correct. That is my opinion
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Where did you get the white grips I love em
I got them from a company called Boone Trading Company. They are just synthetic ivory. Really good Company. I bought them because they were the only oversized finger Groove grips available at the time and when I put them on I instantly liked them. ThankS for watching. I have a video on that gun all by itself also
Old hands down, The new one's are totally reproduction as when Colt quit making them ALL tooling was destroyed, New Colts are full of MIM parts
Have you ever owned or handled an Old anaconda. Did you watch the video closely? Ha e you owned a new one?