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New colt anaconda review1/14/2024 ![]() We were able to shoot the new Python at the 2020 SHOT Show and were impressed. The King Cobra 357 Magnum revolver came out in 2019, both to great reviews. The year of 2016 saw Colt start to rectify that situation with the reintroduction of the Cobra in 38 Special. One of the company’s problems, we felt, was that it seemed to lose its focus on the civilian market. Once a stalwart of the American firearms industry, Colt Manufacturing has had issues in recent decades, to the point where we sometimes doubted its survival as a viable business. Here are the results and our opinions of the handguns: Gun Tests Grade: A (OUR PICK) $1499 Our test results showed the VihtaVuori N110 to be a good bit more accurate for the combinations we tried. Loads were assembled using a mix of brass, Winchester large pistol primers, VihtaVuori N110 or Alliant 2400 powder, and recipes from the Lyman 50th Edition Reloading Handbook. Wanting to include something for the hunters who really need penetration, we also experimented with some Cast Performance Bullet Company 320-grain hard-cast wide-nose gas checks (141652, $45/100). Loads tested used bullets from, including the 240-grain hard-cast Keith-style semi-wadcutter from Hunter’s Supply (267313, $53/250), along with the 240-grain Speer Gold Dot jacketed soft point (166262, $25/100). Our Smith & Wesson M629 Performance Center Hunter includes the UTG SCP-RD40RGW-A, which is a 1×30 red- or green-dot optic that mounted directly to the Picatinny rail on the barrel of the S&W. 200291, $419), which we kept set at 2.75x to make it fair to the other Burris. The Colt Anaconda also held an official Burris Pistol Scope (2-7×20, No. The Super Redhawk wore a Burris Extended Eye Relief scope in a fixed 2.75-power magnification. To assess their viability for use in the hunting fields, we mounted optics on all three pistols. ![]() The third entrant is a new Colt Anaconda (Anaconda-SP8RTS, $1499), which sports an 8-inch tube. 5501, $1370) followed by the Smith & Wesson Performance Center Model 629 also with a 7.5-inch barrel (No. Our first test piece was the Ruger Super Redhawk with the 7.5-inch barrel (No. Here, we look at three very modern 44 Magnum revolvers designed with the handgun hunter in mind. A recessed target crown offers protection and the frame is drilled and tapped for optics mounts, making the Anaconda an unstoppable huntsman's sidearm.The September 2021 and January 2022 issues saw our testers comparing seasoned 44 Magnum revolvers with modern counterparts in the same chambering. 44 Magnum is cool and comfortable from the range to the woods. With recoil-absorbing Hogue grips and adjustable, interchangeable sights, this. Experience the Linear Leaf Spring Action for a non-stacking, smooth-as-glass trigger pull. Bulked-up with a solid stainless steel frame for strength and durability, this single/double action revolver is worthy of its pedigree. This new model Anaconda has been fully redesigned to utilize an oversized Python action. Take this bad boy to the range, or mount it in a case on the wall, and we guarantee it will be a head turner. You will find it difficult to come across a revolver like this anywhere other than Deluxe Arms. It comes with classic checkering along with the "Rampant" silver colt medallion. In addition, the grip on this revolver is a Rosewood classic grip from Eagle Grips. ![]() This revolver was custom plated for Deluxe Arms in real 24 carat gold with a mirror-like nickel plated cylinder and accents. 44 Magnum revolver is an absolutely stunning piece of art. ![]()
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