Description
There are big-bore revolvers, and then there's the Anaconda. Colt brought its legendary snake gun back with a full redesign built around an oversized Python action, and the result is a .44 Magnum that feels every bit as refined as its smaller sibling while soaking up recoil the way only a 53-ounce forged stainless frame can. The linear leaf spring action gives you that non-stacking, smooth-all-the-way-through trigger pull that Colt fans talk about, running around 8 pounds in double action and a crisp 3.5 pounds in single action.
A .44 Magnum Built on Python DNA
The 6-inch vent rib barrel with a 1:20 twist stabilizes heavy magnum loads well, and the recessed target crown protects the rifling from dings in the field. Up top you get a red ramp front sight paired with a rear that adjusts for windage and elevation, and the sights are interchangeable with a simple Allen key if you want to swap setups. The frame comes drilled and tapped from the factory, so mounting a red dot or scout scope for handgun hunting is a straightforward job. The semi-bright stainless finish looks sharp and shrugs off weather, sweat, and holster wear better than blued steel ever will.
Shooting the Colt Anaconda 6 Inch
Full-power .44 Magnum is no joke, but the Anaconda's heft and Hogue overmolded rubber grips take real sting out of the equation. The grips are interchangeable with Colt Python grips too, so there's a whole world of wood and rubber options if you want to change the look or feel down the road. And when you want a relaxed afternoon punching paper, it runs .44 Special just as happily, which makes practice sessions a lot more pleasant.
Where the Anaconda Earns Its Keep
This is the revolver for handgun hunters, woods carriers in bear country, silhouette competitors, and anyone who has always wanted a Colt snake gun with serious horsepower. Six rounds of .44 Magnum in a beautifully fitted stainless package, backed by one of the most respected names in revolvers. Hard to argue with that.
Key Specifications
- Model: Anaconda
- Manufacturer Part Number: ANACONDA-SP6RTS
- UPC: 098289005342
- Caliber: .44 Magnum / .44 Special
- Action: Double / Single Action (DA/SA)
- Capacity: 6 Rounds
- Barrel Length: 6 in, Vent Rib with Recessed Target Crown
- Rate of Twist: 1:20 in
- Overall Length: 13 in
- Weight (Unloaded): 53 oz
- Frame: Forged Stainless Steel
- Finish: Semi-Bright Stainless
- Grips: Black Hogue Overmolded Rubber
- Front Sight: Red Ramp
- Rear Sight: Target Adjustable (Windage and Elevation)
- Optics Ready: Frame Drilled and Tapped for Optic Mounts
What’s Included
- Colt Anaconda 6" .44 Magnum revolver
- Colt blue hard case with foam lining
- Security padlock
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Colt Anaconda shoot .44 Special ammunition?
Yes. Like all .44 Magnum revolvers, the Anaconda safely chambers and fires .44 Special. It's a great way to practice affordably and comfortably, since Special loads produce far less recoil, then load up full-house magnums for hunting or woods carry.
Is the new Anaconda the same as the original 1990s model?
Not quite. The current production Anaconda was fully redesigned around an oversized version of the modern Python action, featuring a linear leaf spring for a smooth, non-stacking trigger pull. The frame is forged stainless steel and it's drilled and tapped for optic mounts, a feature the originals didn't have from the factory.
Can I mount a red dot or scope on the Anaconda?
Yes. The frame comes drilled and tapped from the factory for optic mounts, so adding a red dot or handgun scope for hunting is simple with the right plate or rail. The adjustable iron sights are also interchangeable using a basic Allen key if you prefer a different sight setup.
Will Python grips fit the Colt Anaconda?
They will. The factory Hogue overmolded rubber grips are interchangeable with Colt Python grips, which opens up plenty of aftermarket options in wood, rubber, and laminate. That's handy if you want a more classic look or a fit tailored to your hand size.





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