Colt Kodiak

[Ultrarunner]

Any of you guys pick up a new one? I held one at the LGS and the fit and finish were excellent, but much like vehicles I wait a while for a new gun model to be out before purchasing. That being said, it's a rehash of an existing model...

 

[Ultrarunner]

Seriously, no one here has one?

 

[Mountain]

Seems like a solid choice for its purpose. I already have a Monson era DW 44 magnum that is identical to the one my dad carried on Alaska hunts, otherwise the Kodiak might have been my pick.

 

[citoriguy]

I’ve been looking at these too recently. I’m not sure there are any downsides to these as everything I’ve read about them are positive.

 

[Parker Duofold]

Well, I have 2 Colt (new gen) Pythons, the Anaconda and recently bought a Viper. The Kodiak is probably in my future in 2025.

 

[Ultrarunner]

I ordered one as my personal gift to myself. It's sitting at the gun shop until I get done with Christmas stuff.

 

[tcolt45]

Great looking gun. Was wanting to get a new wheel gun. This has now been added to the list.

 

[Ultrarunner]

Even prettier in person. Right up there in quality with a BFR or even a Freedom Arms.

 

[chris_1001]

Is the only difference between the Anaconda and Kodiak the Porting?

 

[Ultrarunner]

Is the only difference between the Anaconda and Kodiak the Porting?

And the unfluted cylinder. Might not be worth it for some for the extra $100-150 but I like the looks and my 100 lb girlfriend shot it yesterday with no problem.

 

[chris_1001]

And the unfluted cylinder. Might not be worth it for some for the extra $100-150 but I like the looks and my 100 lb girlfriend shot it yesterday with no problem. View attachment 951896

I did not notice the cylinder. Thx.

.44 mag is not too bad. I have a 3” one.

Good on her.

I think I’d prob stick with an original anaconda, just because.

 

[Ultrarunner]

I did not notice the cylinder. Thx.

.44 mag is not too bad. I have a 3” one.

Good on her.

I think I’d prob stick with an original anaconda, just because.

Yeah, I was just a sucker for the Kodiak stamp on the side, otherwise it's the same gun. And I agree, I don't even really consider .44 a big bore anymore after several years of shooting the various .500s and the .475. If I shoot more than 5 rounds of 700 grainers through a 4" S&W 500 mag I usually open up my hand.