Editing Colt Anaconda (section)

==Features==
Originally chambered for the .44 Magnum cartridge, in 1993 the Anaconda began to be offered in [[.45 Colt]] as well. Its fit and finish resembled an upsized [[Colt King Cobra|King Cobra]] married to a ventilated-rib barrel reminiscent of the [[Colt Python|Python's]].<ref name="jt"/> Initially marketed with a satin brushed stainless finish, a highly polished mirror-like option known as "Ultimate Stainless" was catalogued for a time through the Colt Custom Shop.  Anacondas came equipped with four, six, or eight inch barrels, neoprene synthetic rubber finger-grooved combat-style grips with nickel colored 'Rampant Colt' medallions, large target type hammers and triggers, as well as [[Iron sights#Open sights|open iron sights]] with a [[Iron sights#Contrast enhancements|red insert]] front and fully [[Iron sights#Adjustable iron sights|adjustable]] white outline rear.<ref name="jt"/><ref name="cf"/> Some models were factory drilled and tapped for telescopic sight mounting, while others shipped with recoil reducing [[Ported barrel|Magna-Ported barrels]].<ref name="cf"/>  The trigger actions on these guns are rated as very high-quality, and the heavy-duty solid construction and weight tends to absorb recoil, making the Anaconda relatively easy to shoot with heavy loads.<ref name="jt"/><ref name="cf"/>

===Kodiak===
Introduced in 1993, the Kodiak was similar to the Anaconda in that it was constructed entirely of stainless steel, but offered the additional features of a recoil-reducing factory magna-ported barrel and unfluted cylinder.<ref name=sapp>{{cite book|publisher=F+W Media, Inc|year=2007 |first =Rick |last=Sapp|title=Standard Catalog of Colt Firearms|isbn =978-0-89689-534-8  |page=125}}</ref>

There were 2000 Kodiaks made as a special run of Anacondas, breaking away from their long history of naming revolvers after snakes.<ref name=sapp/> A special run of 1000 King Cobras was made about the same time, having the same Magna-Ported barrel and unfluted cylinder and were called the Grizzly.<ref name=sapp/> There was an uncatalogued {{convert|5|in|adj=on}} barrel version of the Anaconda, with reportedly less than 150 made. These {{convert|5|in|adj=on}} versions command very high prices when they are encountered.{{Citation needed|date=March 2021}} Additionally, Colt made an extremely low number of {{convert|4|in|adj=on}} barrel Anacondas chambered in .45 Colt. This ultra-rare variation commands a premium price when encountered as well.

In 2024, Colt reintroduced the Kodiak, a variant of the newer Anaconda (reintroduced in 2021), with the same style of Magna-ported barrel and unfluted cylinder of the originals, available with a 4.25-inch barrel.