Colt Anaconda vs. Smith & Wesson 629. The 44 magnum showdown discussion

[@ShyaMiss]

I recently debated between these two. I have always loved the model 29 and 629. And of course the anaconda is gorgeous. My decision was made when i read on the buffalo bore site that their heavy 44mag is not safe in ANY Smith and Wesson. But they call out the Anaconda as handling it. Tells me how stout the Anaconda must be. As a result, im loving my 6" Anaconda.

[@TerryBenton]

That is awesome. Thanks for watching

[@duanejackson6718]

The 629 with the endurance package, is supposedly Factory improved to handle the heavy loads. It'll be labeled with an m and an e, I have one, it's stamped m629-2e. you can sometimes spot them from the outside, one of the improvements is longer cylinder lockup notches. Mine has a non-fluted cylinder, but I don't know if all endurance package guns are non-fluted.

[@ShyaMiss]

​@@duanejackson6718 have not seem one of those, but that is encouraging. I have always loved smirh and wesson revolvers. I had a beautiful 5" 586, but it shot loose on the same diet that my GP100 happily ate. So it left. I don't want a repeat of that just for a pretty gun. So I definitely like hearing that they have addressed that.

[@jskypercussion]

Both are beautiful revolvers but still range princesses. No Smiths can handle the Buffalo Bore 44 mag +p+, I will also give the Anaconda owners a word of advice. Shooting the +p+ from occasionally is fine, but don't make it a habbit as +p+'s are enough to sill break down the Anaconda. I know a few people that have had some timing issues after Shooting enough +p+ and thrown off cylinder alignment. Only Shoot +p+ through the Ruger Super Redhawks, Redhawks and Freedom arms platforms. At the end of the day I always stick to Ruger. The Smiths with the unfluted cylinders can handle a +p 44 mag round, but once again occasionally. These guns were never meant to shoot full power 44's like the Rugers were designed for. I have heard that Buffalo Bore is more than likely going to remove the Anaconda from the list because of the reports of the damage that does show up from time to time.

[@ShyaMiss]

@@jskypercussion I question the veracity of your statement here. Unless you are referencing the old anaconda. If so, I have no idea. However, as compared to the Redhawk, the new Anaconda is actually more robust in quite a few areas. I have always been a Ruger fan, and I absolutely still am. But you could take a pair of calipers and start comparing, the new Anaconda is physically a VERY robust build. Aside from looks, it's nothing at all like the previous.

[@ericnichols9275]

Looks like the COLT could have a 454 or 460 with that frame and Cylinder

[@TerryBenton]

That is exactly what I was thinking

[@TerryBenton]

Tha nk you for watching

[@waynecastleman1363]

That answers my questions on the Colt sights. Altamont made my Super Rosewood snakeskin grips for my Python, rapent colt inlay with medallion.

[@TerryBenton]

Very cool. They make good grips

[@four4bman979]

I have the 6in 629-8 and I love it stoked with 180 gr SuperVels and love it, but need a 4 inch Anaconda. Thanks for a great video.

[@TerryBenton]

Congratulations on the smith. They are great guns. I also have thr 4 inch Anaconda. I love that gun. Thank you for watching

[@fjm1061]

Nothing measures up to Smith and Wesson. The only revolvers I’d ever buy.

[@TerryBenton]

@fjm1061 some colts fo measure up in my opinion but I do agree smiths are very hard to beat

[@MassimoTheVenetian]

Old Smiths are hard to beat, but as far as modern day Smiths go, they're far from being at the top from what I've experienced.

[@SquaficleDude]

I need a Smith specialist around Mohave county.. I've got an old, no dash model 57, 6 inch nickel, with a double action timing issue. The lock doesn't drop on time and causes a lockup in double action.

[@TerryBenton]

There are alot of people that work on Smiths. They are relatively simple to work on as compared to a colt.

[@BarrettDahl]

The snake is alot shinier. It does seem like the smith doesn't lock up quite as tight.

[@TerryBenton]

@@BarrettDahl smiths never lock up quite as tight. That does not mean they are not top notch. Thank you for watching

[@rustyrestorationww1ww2]

I bet your pistolsmith is worth his weight in gold making that old 629 so amazing.

[@TerryBenton]

He is he moved

[@totljag1]

Beautiful Revolvers love those white grips

[@TerryBenton]

Thank you. They are synthetic ivory fro. A company called Boone trading Company

[@totljag1]

@@TerryBenton went on there website , there sold out , I emailed them to try to get on a list when there ready to sell , have not heard back yet

[@TerryBenton]

@totljag1 just place your order. They ship it out when they have them. It is almost like they are making them to order. You will get it in a 2-3 weeks tops of you just place the order. FYI I just uploaded a video of a new vs. Old anaconda. You might find it entertaining

[@totljag1]

@@TerryBenton I check it out thanks

[@totljag1]

Was it hard to install those Wilson combat rear sights or did u have a gunsmith do the work ?

[@TerryBenton]

No it is not hard. You have to drive out one roll pin. I have a gunsmith punch set so I have the correct size punch. Takes 5 min or less

[@scottkasper6378]

I love how you say “smooth”

[@TerryBenton]

Lol. Thank you

[@classicrocker889]

Two Beautiful Revolvers , I like them Both . But if I had to pick 1 of these I would go Colt , I have an old Model 29 In 44 from S&W.

[@TerryBenton]

Thank you for watching

[@terryballard4674]

you can't go wrong with Dirty Harry's gun! I have one too 🙂

[@TerryBenton]

@@terryballard4674 dirty Harry was the man

[@terryballard4674]

@@TerryBenton Damn right! My all-time favorite actor!

[@jeffreymorgan4381]

I have a 6 inch Anaconda from the 90's but my 629 is definitely the better gun. I will be getting the new Anaconda in 6 or 8 inch soon.

[@TerryBenton]

You will be impressed with the new Anaconda. I have a video comparing the 90s anaconda to the new one also. It is 100 times better of a gun. Good luck and thank you for watching

[@Carriesaglock]

I like the bead blasted finish better on the Smith. And the case hardened trigger.

[@TerryBenton]

Yes! It does not show fingerprints

[@Southernsled68]

Might throw the Ruger redhawk into the mix someday.Buffalo Bore ammo say's on the box Ruger only.Love them all and both are beautiful.Best with both man.

[@TerryBenton]

I know the new Anaconda would handle it. They out that on the box before this new Comt Frame was out. Definitely would not use it in a smith. Thabks for watching

[@Publicdefender77]

I appreciate the review. Contemplating buying the new anaconda in 8". I have the standard 629. Still trying to decide if i should trade it in or keep it.

[@TerryBenton]

If you can afford it keep it. If you can only have one go with the Anaconda. The Anaconda will not disappoint you. Let me know what you think when you get it. Thanks for watching

[@Publicdefender77]

@@TerryBenton will do.

[@MW-bi1pi]

I bought a new Anaconda last week. It is indeed a fine gun. I had my new Python worked over and it is even smoother than the Anaconda, especially in SA. The DA in the Anaconda is fantastic for a factory gun. And I detect NO stacking in either revolver. I shoot heavy loads in the Anaconda in DA better than SA because the DA pull is so SMOOTH there is no indication of the release, and that cuts down the slight flinch I have in SA with very heavy loads.

[@TerryBenton]

@@MW-bi1pi that is awesome. Colt did a good job with the Anaconda. I am glad you enjoy yours as much I enjoy mine

[@HarrisChapman-xi9oq]

S&W N-Frame every time

[@TerryBenton]

I like the n frame but that colt is pretty nice

[@tripacer8259]

EVERY time!!

[@prebaned]

Yep, the new gen Anacondas are light years better than original coil hammer spring. Is it worth 1500USD? at this point Colt is riding on the name for a standard issue production gun. The Smith is cheaper and better IMO owing both a 6 inch Anaconda and a 5 inch 629 classic.

[@TerryBenton]

I have a classic also. I have a video on it to comparing it with the old 629. Good info. Thanks for watching

[@True-word74]

Have an anaconda and ruger super redhawk . If I could only have one to last me lifetime I’m grabbing the ruger .

[@TerryBenton]

Nice. I would rather have the colt

[@rustyrestorationww1ww2]

That Smith&Wesson is so sexy!! The Anaconda is equally awesome. Fine reviews Keep them coming!!

[@TerryBenton]

Thx

[@Blobertbigly]

Ive shot a new model 19, 2 2020 pythons, one 4.25 and one 6 inch, and an anaconda with a performance center trigger. I want to compare the python to the model 19. I love the feel of the smith grips and how they soak up the recoil of stout loads. The double action i find to be more smooth, leading to less of a tendency to pull off target. The colts i find to have a better single action, and being front heavy, flip less. Without considering aftermarket grips, the tang of the frame tends to act as a conductor of recoil more on the colts and with thinner grips the recoil is less distributed, making it feel like it is harsher. The colts are also easier to cock into single action compared to the new model 19s. My verdict? The python id trust to make better, more accurate, slow shots. The smith id prefer for faster double action shooting, and with the cylinder release being a push forward, it is much faster to reload. Both are great, just be mindful for what type of shooting youll be doing and purchase accordingly.

[@TerryBenton]

Excellent points. Everything. Makes sense. Thanks for watching

[@Southernsled68]

Pachmyr grippers on a 629 8 3/8 is a dream come true in my opinion.But just my opinion.Best to all and I'm a ruger guy.

[@TerryBenton]

Rugers are fantastic guns. They over build them. That is why they are usually the strongest revolvers. Ruger perfected the craft of cast

[@carlosmerino5547]

Why you don’t take to the range see which has more recoil! Taste on the fill you will notice the difference and a ruck from each other , not just bable bla prove it on the field we will tell the difference between the colt or S&W common like that your video don’t tell us aniting about it

[@TerryBenton]

The smith has more recoil. It is substantially lighter. I will do some range footage of a bunch of these guns in the near future

[@JoseNunya]

How does this new colt compare to Rugers super red hawk ?? Price wise you're comparing an old model 629 pre-Hillary hole price against a new 629-6 for 900 or so $$.

[@TerryBenton]

This colt is about as beefy and strong as a ruger. Ruger is known to oversize everything, so they will handle hot loads. The little secret most folks do not know is Ruger revolvers are cast and not forged. I would personally choose the colt over a ruger. They are not that much more cost wise

[@disgracebook5708]

Enjoyed the video, descriptive & helpful. What grip is on the Anaconda? Great look!

[@disgracebook5708]

Saw where you posted on the grips earlier, thx.

[@TerryBenton]

They are from a company called Boone Trading Company

[@disgracebook5708]

@@TerryBenton I checked their site, but that particular grip wasn’t shown for a Python / Anaconda. I messaged the company referencing this video though.

[@TerryBenton]

@@disgracebook5708 i got them about 6 months ago or so. I randomly found them and liked them. Another viewer ordered the same ones

[@johnalexander7369]

It comes down to what you want to do with it. If you want to shoot full 44 mag loads all the time get a Ruger, Dan Wesson or Colt. While the new Anaconda is much nicer then the old ones it still is not as smooth and crisp to me as the classic(pre lock, pre mim) Smiths. Smiths offer beautiful lines in a lighter weight ,smooth triggers. IMO they're just not made for a steady diet of full house loads.

[@TerryBenton]

I agree with you about everything except the smooth trigger. These new Colts have a smoother trigger than the Smith. Now the one that I used in this video is an exception. I had a gunsmith work on the action amd it is lighter than the colt now

[@Raymo-01]

You’re actually right about the new anaconda 👍🏽. I’ve been a S&W guy and still am, but you have to compare it to a DX model instead of the regular 629’s which that one is. It’s a better comparison

[@TerryBenton]

This is not actually a regular everyday 629. Thanks for watching

[@chriscahill6897]

Both fine firearms impractical grips prefer Hogue grips rubber

[@TerryBenton]

They both came from factory with rubber grips.

[@stephenmiller5572]

The Smith and Wesson has all features of the Colt Kodiac

[@TerryBenton]

@stephenmiller5572 yes it does. Unfluted cylinder

[@stephenmiller5572]

@@TerryBenton and serrated trigger

[@dickeymoore3662]

What do you think about the Dan Wesson 44 magnums?Thanks

[@TerryBenton]

I have never had one but every Dan Wesson Revolver I have e er handled seemed very well made. The very first handgun I ever shot was a Dan Wesson when I was a child. My father had a Dan Wesson 22 lr Revolver 6 inch blue steel. With that being said they appear to be pretty nice. Thanks for watching

[@dickeymoore3662]

@@TerryBenton ok Thanks

[@billj5645]

They're both fine devices. Each one can be subject to QC issues and modern Colts seem to suffer from some shortcuts in manufacturing so YMMV. The Colt will almost always be more accurate than the S&W. I have only seen one Anaconda but I have seen lots of 29 and 629. The Anaconda was easily as accurate or more accurate than every one of the S&W. Somehow Colt knows the secret to accuracy and S&W doesn't seem to care. I think I like the S&W brushed finish better than the Colt polished finish. (The original Classic Hunter was the blued 29 with 4-position adjustable front sight, produced in about 1980.)

[@TerryBenton]

Very cool. I did see one blued classic hunter for sale one time on gunbroker. Fomt does not have as many QC issues as people lead on. They are really well made guns. Thanks for watching. I like the old smiths also.

[@lehisilver1191]

I've owned both of those guns !! There's no wrong choice of either one. Of those guns !!! 😎😎😎😎 The Smith & Wesson had trigger work done to it.. I don't know what the trigger was like beforehand.. But the Colt anaconda is an awesome gun with an awesome trigger .. Right out of the box !!! 😃😃😃😃😃😎😎😎😎

[@TerryBenton]

You are 100 percent correct! Do you still have them both?

[@lehisilver1191]

My Colt python trigger was 6 lb that's too much !!! For a trigger 😭😭😭😭

[@TerryBenton]

Single action?

[@twagn]

If you found either one of those in my neck of the woods......BUY IT .. because it would be gone as soon as you left the gun store

[@TerryBenton]

It would be gone as soon as you bought it. Lol. Thanks for watching

[@True-word74]

629 is straight junk . Complete junk . Can’t shoot over 240 grain and they better be water down loads at that . The frame stretches shooting to many 44magnum becaose if it’s weak design . If your gonna go 44 magnum you better go colt or ruger and use the junk smith and Wesson for a boat anchor

[@TerryBenton]

I would not go that far but yes they are weaker than the new Colt or Ruger

[@ScottRestvedt]

Your comparing a 69 Volkswagen that seen the years and earns its title to a 2020 Volkswagen. Of course they'll be better, because of recent technology. But your new Colt Anaconda loses at least 200 when you walk out the sporting goods door! The old boy ganes in value everyday it sits in your safe even if you shoot it. I just like good Investments!

[@TerryBenton]

Firearms are not investments. I love both of these guns

[@ScottRestvedt]

@@TerryBenton I would as well, why not invest in something that will you can turn in the future for better money

[@TerryBenton]

@user-eo5ot5hw5d the only thing I disagree with you about is money. I buy each firearm because I like them and I do not sell them. If you want to buy something that you can get more money out-of in the future consider buying SPY (S&P 500 ETF). I is a guarantee and will return way more than a revolver will pver time. Buy firearms to enjoy and do not think about how much money you can get out-of them. I do not personally care what any of my firearms are worth because they are not for sale which makes them priceless. I do understand what you are saying and I do appreciate your input.

[@Gary-kc9hx]

Not worth 1500 never has been!

[@TerryBenton]

What something is worth is what someone is willing to pay. I feel the new Colt revolvers are a bargain at that price. Thank for watching

[@Gary-kc9hx]

@@TerryBenton yes sir you are absolutely correct. I myself prefer the 629 for the money spent. have a great day sir.

[@TerryBenton]

@Gary the 629 is a great gun. That particular one is a little pricey because it is not common. For the money a more common 629 is the way to go

[@bobjohnson1633]

A new 629 is like $1100. A new anaconda is like $1400. Not a huge difference.

[@johnkirk3279]

I enjoyed this video. It was helpful to me. I do prefer the new Colt but I don't care for the white grips. Whatever trips your trigger. All good. Thanks for a good video.🤙👍

[@TerryBenton]

Lol. I actually removed the white grips amd put them on another revolver I ha e now. They were the only thing available at the time. It now has a cool set of wood grips on it. Thanks for watching

[@johnkirk3279]

@@TerryBenton Thanks my friend. I do think that you did a great job with this video. My gun club is having a raffle for Colt Anaconda engraved for our 75th year. I am buying up $20 tickets like candy. Only 200 tickets... Decent odds and I'm not a gambler but I would love to win this firearm.... it is sweet... Thanks for your reply. Keep doing good and interesting content that actually matters...

[@TerryBenton]

@@johnkirk3279 I sincerely hope you win it

[@johnkirk3279]

@@TerryBenton Thanks, my friend.... If I do, maybe you would consider doing a video of us shooting it for the first time. I figure it would be awesome for my gun club and maybe good content for your channel. I'm all about promoting gun culture and gun safety.... I hope you have a wonderful evening...

[@TerryBenton]

@@johnkirk3279 I would love to do it. Where are you located?