Picked up a new 6" Anaconda two weeks ago, and now have about 100 rounds through it. I already own a S&W 686 6" in .357 and a S&W 629 6.5" in .44 mag. All three guns are rubber grip. Although it cost more than the S&W 629, I'm finding the Anaconda isn't quite the beast the Smith is. If someone shopping for a 6" 44 mag were to ask me today what I prefer, I would have to go with the 629. The Anaconda is a real jewel to be sure, but it doesn't quite have the trigger my two Smiths have. Even shooting doubble-action, the two Smith guns seem to break the trigger pull just right. And, the sight adjustments on the Anaconda are a bit sloppier. As far as shooting goes, I can group tighter with the Smith 629 than I can the Anaconda with the same ammo. And, I've tried a few different varieties. Maybe the Anaconda just needs to be shot more. Maybe I just need to shoot it more. Anybody had their hands on both of these superb big bore revolvers? What was your take?
