For more detailed information on the new colt gold cup trophy pistol, check out the specifications below, or visit colt s website. My humble opinion is that the latest colt gold cup pistols are the best ones. Colt defender 45acp 3 blue frame ss 1100 o7000xerwb. Bigdaddyhoffman1911 showing and shooting the colt 1911 gold cup trophy. Product evaluation the colt competition series 1911 pistol.
Colt gold cup national match the leading glock forum and. Colt challenger 22 lr pistol collectible 1952 our price. I have a colt 1911 gold cup trophy that i got brand new last year. Check out the newly updated colt gold cup trophy now with series 70 firing system, checkering and magazine funnel. Used gold cups can be a better deal if you know or have a relative friend who knows what to look for in buying used guns. Colt pistols 1911 series 80 for sale guns international.
One does not get an extra recoil spring either, but i think it has to do with colt turning the gold cup trophy into an action pistol instead of a bullseye pistol which the gold cup national match is still being made for. Colt semiauto pistol gold cup trophy 38 super 5 barrel 9. It comes with the double springs setup like the competition series. The factory screw driver, bushing wrench, warranty card and test. Colt 1911 gold cup trophy semi auto pistol 9mm luger 5 national match barrel 9 rounds fiber optic front sightbomar style rear sight colt g10 grips brushed stainless steel the colt 1911 gold cup trophy is the series is quite literally the gold standard of 1911 pistols.
The biggest difference i see is the rear sights and the different magazinemagwell. Wolf 6 barrel wood chuck shooter g19 with the holosun 508t, in the bravo concealment iwb not with that barrel, lol g 19 with holosun 508 t. Due to unprecedented sales volume, please expect shipping times to be delayed 1014 business days. This product may be alloyed with trace amounts of lead and other elements which are known to the state of california to cause reproductive harm and cancer.
It has been sitting in a gun safe until now and is the actual gun being shown in the pictures, not the can pictures like everyone else uses. I think that i have owned a dozen or more colt 1911s. Wilsons the colt engraving book, volume ii see pages 647651 and wilson letter photocopy. This 45 acp model has a round top matte stainless steel slide and frame with blue black. Colt gold cup enhanced series 80 smith and wesson forums. Fancy walnut grips with gold rampant colt medallion with blue hex screws. Colts national match gold cup personal defense world. Colt 1911 gold cup trophy, series 80 blued slide 45acp and national match barrel. The colt gold cup trophy has been reborn as the ultimate choice for the modern. Aug 01, 2016 colt did an absolutely amazing job of contrasting matte and shiny stainless steel.
Colt gold cup pistols have been used to compete in local club matches through the national matches at camp perry. The first colt gold cup pistol was introduced in the late 1950s. Colts gold cup trophy pistol, outfitted with their national match barrel and available in. Since then colt has continued in the spirit of relentless innovation with a wide variety of rifles and pistols.
I think colt combined resources to survive the great recession of 2008. Colt national match 45acp series 70 custom work by derr precision. Colt gold cup trophy 45 acp, 5 barrel, blue g10 grips. If it is at half and you pull the trigger should the hammer drop. Colt s gct gold cup trophy high rise beavertail, combat hammer modern look colt s gcnm gold cup national match duck bill safety tang, spur hammer gi look if youre talking about older gold cups heres a visual. The colt gold cup is a legendary handgun, even an icon, and well worth its price. The gold cup trophy gct was introduced in 1997 to replace the gold cup national match gcnm. Get an instant quote on this firearm by clicking this link. Make offer colt 1911 gold cup trophy, series 80 blued slide 45acp and national match barrel colt govt model mk iv series 80. Hope you enjoyed the video and as always thanks for watching. Now i have a new series 70 gold cup national match and im very happy with it. I know this debate rages on every gun forum on the internet. Colt 1911 gold cup trophy series 80 blued slide 45acp and national match barrel.
Talo colt 1911 limited edition gold cup trophy 70 series. The gold cup trophy produced more than enough accuracy for even the most demanding action pistol shooter. It features an adjustable wide trigger, national match barrel, adjustable target sights, and many other refinements as standard. It is a colt competition 1911 pistol, a special edition model. New gold cup trophy vs gold cup lite vs competition. True to its legacy, the newly redesigned gold cup starts with the features that seasoned shooters want. If you want anything in connection with it which you dont want to write for i could get it for you. When i first got it we set it up in a ransom rest at the police range and shot 8 rounds in a 3 inch group at 50 yards. A gold cup now is really no better from an accuracy standpoint than any other colt 1911.
Then slide the unit onto the frame, and turn the whole gun right side up. Colt gold cup trophy 45 acp this gun hasent been shot much. Colt gold cup trophy pistol the colt gold cup is known as the finest shooting semiautomatic in the world, and is the standard for competitive guns. Gold trophy cup commander government gvt national match officer python anaconda king cobra the absolutely stunning and quality made colt we have available today is this incredible colt national match gold cup enhanced model. The first colt gold cup pistol was introduced in the late 1950 s to give competitive shooters a gun to take directly from the dealer s showcase to the firing line. Like new in original blue hard case available for purchase at our online store the colt gold cup is known as the finest shooting semiautomatic in the world, and is the standard for competitive guns. Manufacturer coltmodel 1911 gold cup trophycaliber. Below a 1996 enhanced gcnm on top, a 2010 gct in the middle and a 2012 gcnm round top on the bottom. Colt mfg o5073xe gold cup trophy 38 super 5 91 stainless steel blue. Whats the diffrence between a colt gold cup trophy and a. I see the saro recommended quite frequently but i really like the stainless steel with the blue grips. It has become a standard in bullseye competition, and the 2017 introduction of the new gold cup trophy makes it a viable option for todays action pistol competitors. The trigger pull is crisp, with a clean break like you would expect from a 1911.
There is a vast gulf between it and the ordinary revolver. The colt gold cup, an accurate and reliable modern masterpiece. They also supplied 3 other rods, a blue, a yellow, and a red one. Colt 1911 government, gold cup matte blue barrel bushing. These target pistols come with a lightweight spring and are setup for target rounds. Colt 1991a1 commander 45 acp pistol used in good condition with box series 80 our price. If set up for defense loads it is as capable as any 1911 and more so than most. Then in 1997 colt introduced the gold cup trophy with the wide aluminum trigger. I do own more series 70 compared to series 80 type colt s but that makes me a happy guy. Colt, gold cup national match, series 80 colt mkiv. This is true, for the gold cup,exept for one thing after the slide is assembled, make certain that the toggle link is up, as shown.
Trigger was great right out of the box though that didnt stop me from improving it. The manufacturer finally realized the gun had earned a reputation for being too weak for sustained fire with full power ammunition and went with a full weight slide etc. The right side of the slide is marked gold cup national match and with a trophy cup. Colt introduces new gold cup trophy pistol with series 70. Most manuals will tell you that to reassemble, simply perform the above steps in reverse. Colt 1911 gold cup trophy semi auto pistol 9mm other. Im wondering if any of you have these guns and can offer your opinions. I purchased the new series 70 gold cup in blue when it was first reissued some 5 years ago. Colt, the company whose gold cup has long been the pinnacle of performance in the world of competitive shooting, announces the next gold cup trophy. Colt royal national match gold cup new arvada talo 5280 armory. Talo colt 1911 limited edition gold cup trophy 70 series 1911. Colts manufacturing company firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers. Ill state for the record that the basic 01991 is a great bargain.
With regrets to this great forum, its my favorite caliber and pistol of all time. The first colt gold cup pistol was introduced in the late 1950s to give competitive shooters a gun to take directly from the dealers showcase to the firing line. This 2017 updated version of the venerable colt national match pistol is a solid choice for todays pistol shooters. Series 70 colt model 1911 gold cup national match mk iv nm. Colt s manufacturing company firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers. Glock 19 gen 5 with a johnny glock combat trigger system, the trigger is now outstanding. The contrasted black grips, trigger and sights make the gun very visually appealing. It is by far the most accurate hand gun i ever shot, and that includes my sons kimber 1911. O5870rbg royal blue national match polished slide with precise retro roll markspur hammer, flat mainspring housing, front strap serrations, polished slide stop special serial number range rbg001 rbg250.
Colt gun original factory boxescases for sale in stock. Colt, gold cup national match, series 80 colt mkiv, description. We offer you a colt 1911 limited edition gold cup trophy 70 series 1911 45 acp pistol. Save on vz grips get a box jampacked full of new baits shipped. I wouldnt be able to guess if this particular gold cup would deliver the same accuracy as any random ro, but when it comes down to it, the ro is a good entry level production grade match gun while a colt is premium finish and also a production grade match gun. Sell your colt gold cup trophy for free today on gunsamerica. The colt gold cup is known as the finest shooting semiautomatic in the world, and is the standard for competitive guns. Whats the diffrence between a colt gold cup trophy and a colt. Along with a group of other gun writers and members of the. Feb 29, 2012 colt s gct gold cup trophy high rise beavertail, combat hammer modern look colt s gcnm gold cup national match duck bill safety tang, spur hammer gi look if youre talking about older gold cups heres a visual. It features the gold cup series 70 wide target trigger fully adjustable bomarstyle rear sight and red fiber optic front sight. It features the gold cup series 70 wide target trigger fully. Ive got a colt series 70, national match gold cup in the blue.
It came with two 8 round magazines and a nice case. Fulps personalized serial number jrf no1 is in flush gold on the underside of the frame and engraved on the buttcap. If you are looking for one of the most accurate handguns in the world, and a pistol steeped in history, this is the one. They keep two weights of bullets, i think 200 and 230. It has an undercut trigger guard and upswept beavertail grip safety, along with colts dual spring recoil system for recoil mitigation. White engraved colt saa revolver for race car driver fulp, jr.
Colt 1911 firing pin 9mm 38 super blue series 70 80 gold cup factory colt. Colt gold cup trophy 45 acp, 5 barrel, blue g10 grips, brushed ss finish, 8 rd mag. Colt nickel rear sight series 70 80, trophy, national match. Included are two 22cal magiazines, two colt designed screw drivers, small. Colt gold cup trophy 5 45acp ss fofs bomar rear o5070xe. Shes a shooter for darn sure, as is my series 70 national match. Ive been doing a lot of reading on the forums and i am wondering if the colt series 70 gold cup trophy lite would make a good starter.
Im trying to pick between one of these in ss with the blue grips. Nov 16, 2015 i dont have the gold cup national match series 80 but i do have the gold cup trophy series 80. But when i went to order a new gold cup i discovered that they didnt offer a flat top any more and that was a deal breaker for me. The competitionoriented colt gold cup trophy expands on the national match design with even more highend, semicustom features. Im sure eventually ill send it out for a bushing, trigger and accuracy package but. See our huge selection of gun parts for sale today. This pairing, as with earlier gold cups, results in an incredibly accurate pistol. A couple questions for anyone with some 1911 knowledge. The new colt gold cup trophy pistol features the wellrespected gold cup series 70 wide target trigger, set between 4 to 6 pounds, as well as a 5inch polished, stainless steel national match barrel. Colt also put in a grown upsized extended beavertail safety, which is a nice touch. The rear sight is a great combat sight, very sharp and tough. The pistol is unfired since it was bought new and complete with everything it left the factory with as shown. There are a number of gold cup and national match pistols manufactured from 1919 to present. The new colt gold cup trophy shot show 2017 in one of the biggest surprises of the shot show, colt has updated the gold cup 1911.
Lsl 2slide racing rearset kit black red suzuki gsxr l8. Offered here is a saa masterpiece by alvin white that was specifically made for ferrari race car driver john richard fulp jr. The colt gold cup, an accurate and reliable modern masterpiece by wilburn roberts published on february 8, 2015 in firearms the story of the colt gold cup, national match and trophy 1911 handguns is a thricetold tale that never grows old to some of us. Colt o5870a1 gold cup 45 ntl mtc black o5870a1 buds gun shop. Im leaning toward the trophy but its at least a third more in price. The colt gold cup is known as the finest shooting semiautomatic in the world and has become the standard for a competitive 1911. The left side of the slide is marked series 80 colt mk iv gold cup national match with the rampant colt logo. This particular pistol was made in 1985 and remains an example of a wellcared for target pistol in 98% condition. Like new in original blue hard case for sale online. I shoot a 200 grain semiwadcutter swc loaded with 4. Colt gold cup lite what it is and how its different. They all will shoot anything from semiwadcutters to hollowpoints.
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