It all depends on your playing style. I personally prefer the Golden Deagle because it costs less (plus you could buy two for one Golden Anaconda). But if you're good at getting head-shots, then I would go with the Anaconda, as it is more accurate when jumping, firing, etc. I also believe it has farther range, but the difference is barely noticeable. The firing rate is also slower for the Golden Anaconda, but it more than makes up for it in stopping power at close range. Like I said, it's great for quick head-shots (although a good player could pull off the same with a Deagle). The Golden Deagle can be hard to control, but once you get the hang of it, you can pump rounds into an enemy faster than they can reload. Anyways, my choice would be the Desert Eagle. I think the Golden Anaconda is for collectors, unless you're skilled with it.