Colt revolver in 44 mag

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21 July 2015, 04:02

PKW

Colt revolver in 44 mag

Hi all. Can anyone enlighten me as to the difference if any between Colt revolvers called Kodiak, Grizzly, and Anaconda? I have seen pictures of all in stainless or nickel in 44 mag but wonder what the difference is. I almost bought a Kodiak 20+ years ago but for some reason settled on the Smith. Now I am interested in the Colt. Thanks in advance for your help. Paul

21 July 2015, 05:07

mart

I'm no Colt expert but I believe the Kodiak was an all stainless version of the Anaconda with an unfluted cylinder and factory magnaporting. I think the Grizzly had essentially the same modifications but on a Python. The Anaconda was the standard Colt double action offering in 44 magnum.

I wish I had bought one when I had the chance 20 years ago. A buddy of mine with a gun shop had a camo Anaconda he could hardly give away. He would have sold it to me for cost but I was too poor back then. Those things are worth a fortune today.

"...I advise the gun. While this gives a moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprize, and independance to the mind. Games played with the ball and others of that nature, are too violent for the body and stamp no character on the mind. Let your gun therefore be the constant companion of your walks." Thomas Jefferson

21 July 2015, 21:32

PKW

Thanks Mark. That helps. I too am kicking myself for not buying back in the day.

24 July 2015, 06:31

Woodrow S

I have one of the Anaconda Realtree revolvers w/ the matching camo redfield scope..paid $700 for it. Darn thing will outshoot most good rifles at 100 yards...very accurate set-up. My son usually uses it when we go on hunting trips. Also had one in the 4" SS version...also very nice. Traded it along with several Pythons for a SMG 2 years ago.