Meanwhile, the 2021 Anaconda features barrel length of just 6 inches and 8. The original Anaconda, Boa, Diamondback, Cobra, King Cobra, Python and Viper continue to command record prices among collectors while firearm enthusiasts anxiously wait for Colt to rerelease another one of its Seven Serpents. The original version featured barrel lengths of 4 inches, 6 inches, and 8 inches. 44 Magnum Revolver (Mark Fingar Photo) NovemBy Eric R. I cleaned it all off and re-lubed with CLP and the problem went away. For those unfamiliar, the Anaconda is a six-round, large frame revolver. The 2021 Anaconda has been fully re-designed to utilize an oversized Python action. I took it apart and could see the oil seemed to have congealed slightly and become more "sticky". In Blue Hard Case AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT OUR ON-LINE STORE Colt’s popular Snake Gun revolver series gains a new addition with the updated Anaconda. True story: I was using Rem Oil on my FiveSeven thinking, "oil is oil" until I suddenly noticed the slide felt more resistant to retraction. I'd also consider spraying the internals with WD40 of similar solvent to blow out fine debris and remove any thickened oil residue, followed by generous application of a non-thickening, low stiction gun oil, or dry lubricant. It may be that the Anaconda needs a slightly stiffer latch spring than the Python. Bulked up with a solid stainless steel frame for strength and durability, this DA revolver is worthy of its pedigree. When the trigger is pulled and the hammer drops, the hand retracts straight back a mm, and combined with recoil could be dragging the inside of the cylinder latch back with it. Colt’s popular Snake Gun revolver series gains a new addition with the updated Anaconda.The 2021 Anaconda has been fully re-designed to utilize an oversized Python action. About 30 years ago, Colt rolled out a new revolver in its classic snake gun lineup. 44 Magnum hand cannon in more ways than one. The cylinder CANNOT "unlock" during firing in the manner of the older Smith's which unlock by pushing the latch forward.ĭuring recoil, the mass of the gun is moving TOWARD fully cylinder latch engagement, but it's possible a weak spring could allow it to "bounce back" under recoil, but even so, the position of the hand will not allow the cylinder to flop open. Colt’s latest snake gun is a huge improvement on the company’s original. When cocked and for as long as the trigger is held to the rear when firing, the hand stays up, thus fully locking the cylinder into the frame. On a Lyman Digital Trigger Pull Gauge, the 2021 Anaconda produced a single-action pull of 5 pounds, 12 ounces, and a double-action pull measuring 10 pounds, 2 ounces. Because of this, the hand comes up along the left side of the ratchet - you can easily visualize it working by retracting the cylinder latch. 44 Magnum Revolver, right side (Mark Fingar Photo). One of the things that makes the Colt revolver design superior to Smith is the clockwise cylinder rotation.
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