{"product_id":"colt-kodiak-44mag-6","title":"Colt Kodiak .44mag 6\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Colt Kodiak was a special, limited-edition revolver produced in 1993 by Colt's Custom Shop. It was essentially a modified version of the Colt Anaconda (Colt's big-bore .44 Magnum revolver introduced in 1990), but with distinctive upgrades for better recoil management and aesthetics:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnfluted (smooth) cylinder — adding weight for reduced felt recoil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactory Magna-ported barrel — with ports near the muzzle to vent gases and control muzzle flip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStainless steel construction throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften fitted with Pachmayr grips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBear paw\/footprint engraving or markings on the barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction was very limited: approximately 2,000 units total (some sources say around that number, with most in 6-inch barrels, though a few rarer 4-inch versions exist). This broke from Colt's tradition of naming revolvers after snakes (e.g., Anaconda, Python). It was designed as a powerful big-game hunting or backcountry protection sidearm, taming the stout .44 Magnum recoil better than standard models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original Kodiak was discontinued after this short run. In 2024, Colt reintroduced the Kodiak name as a modern variant of the updated Anaconda (reintroduced in 2021 with improvements like a Python-style leaf spring action). The new versions include unfluted cylinders, ported barrels, and options for 4.25-inch (most common) or 6-inch barrels in polished stainless steel, with Hogue overmolded grips. The modern 6-inch model shares the spirit of the original but benefits from refined manufacturing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Kodiak is a late 2024\/ early 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips Free to the FFL of your choice!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42661784322125,"sku":null,"price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_b10dba51-0252-43cd-b207-161d909f2601.jpg?v=1770655390","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/colt-kodiak-44mag-6","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}