The Colt Gold Cup Trophy represents precision engineering for competitive shooters demanding match-grade accuracy from a full-size 1911 platform. This stainless steel competition pistol delivers consistent sub-2-inch groups at 25 yards through its enhanced trigger system and precision-machined barrel.
What Makes This Different
Unlike standard production 1911s, the Gold Cup Trophy features a match-grade barrel with tighter tolerances and an adjustable trigger system tuned for competitive shooting. The serrated slide and frame surfaces provide enhanced grip control during rapid fire sequences. Competition-specific modifications include an extended beavertail grip safety and ambidextrous controls for faster manipulation under match conditions.
Key Features
- Match-grade 5-inch stainless steel barrel with precision rifling for enhanced accuracy
- Stainless steel construction with serrated slide and frame surfaces for improved grip
- Competition Blue G10 grips providing consistent hand placement and moisture resistance
- Extended beavertail grip safety with memory bump for high hand placement
- Ambidextrous safety controls accommodating both left and right-handed shooters
- Adjustable trigger system factory-tuned for competition specifications
- 9+1 capacity with single-stack magazine design
Competitive shooters benefit from the pistol's consistent lockup and minimal barrel movement during firing cycles. The stainless steel construction resists corrosion in humid match environments while maintaining dimensional stability across temperature variations. Match directors approve this configuration for USPSA Limited division and similar competitive categories where accuracy and reliability determine standings.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: 9mm Luger
- Capacity: 9+1 rounds
- Barrel Length: 5 inches
- Frame Material: Stainless steel with serrated surfaces
- Slide Material: Stainless steel with serrated top
- Grips: Competition Blue G10 material
- Safety Features: Extended beavertail, ambidextrous thumb safety
- Trigger: Adjustable competition specification
- Overall Length: Approximately 8.5 inches
- Weight: Approximately 37 ounces unloaded
- Manufacturer: Colt Manufacturing
Serious competitors choose the Gold Cup Trophy for its proven match performance and factory precision that eliminates extensive gunsmithing requirements. This configuration ships ready for competition use with specifications that meet major shooting sport requirements.