See more ideas about colt 45, gold cup and hand guns. It is known as the finest shooting semiautomatic pistol in the world and it a great competitive shooters firearm. 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. I have a colt gold cup trophy 5 stainless steel model 1911 45 acp. We dont know when or if this item will be back in stock. I have a newer series 70 gold cup and im having the same problem with vision, so im going to trade off the gold cup for something else at the gun show today. This walther arms colt government 1911 style pistol series comes with a 5 barrel with overall length of 8.
A classic firearm this iconic requires no introduction. Dawson precision is the experienced shooters source for top quality pistols, parts and gear. This recoil spring is a direct replacement for the factory colt 1911 22 long rifle handguns. The colt gold cup is a legendary handgun, even an icon, and well worth its price. Colt 1911 gold cup trophy montreal firearms recreational center. I have the pleasure to own a colt 1911, series 80, mark iv, gold cup, national match, in. Dawson precision colt gold cup trophy 45 fiber optic front. Sites are just starting to list the new generation of colt gold cup trophy pistols in 9mm and. The colt gold cup is the competition configuration of the legendary colt 1911 handgun.
It was widely used in world war i, world war ii, the korean war, and the vietnam war. Colt kept interest in the powerful 10mm round alive with the release of the delta elite back in the 1980s. I know this debate rages on every gun forum on the internet. The colt 1911 gold cup trophy is the series is quite literally the gold standard of 1911 pistols. Since the original kimbers arent available new anymore id jump on the kimber. It is a polished stainless pistol and is the most accurate pistol i have ever owned. Has flat top machined grooved slide, extended slide release, arched mainspring.
Gemtech was the first manufacturer to make the now industrystandard p22 adapter ours is precision made to ensure alignment and avoid dangerous baffle strikes. 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. That being said, provided the gct is one of the better fit ones then either of these 1911 s would be a great choice. Were not going to lie, the colt gold cup was our winner for a good long while, until we decided to listen to the crowd and go with the rail gun. Colts national match gold cup personal defense world.
From the ar platform to the 1911 and more, find the best colt replacement or upgrade part for your firearm. In regards to my questions the 1911 will be used primarily in the woods while hunting as a backup and for personnel protection while riding atvs and fishing. The gold cup national match, which is the blued version, has a flat top slide and the series 70 operating system. If you are looking for one of the most accurate handguns in the world, and a pistol steeped in history, this is the one. Short trigger for a colt gold cup if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Perfecting a colt 1911 with holster, sight and grip upgrades. Walther brings a modern flair to a quintessential favorite with the colt government 1911 gold cup trophy model. It features the gold cup series 70 wide target trigger, fully adjustable bomarstyle rear sight and red fiber optic front sig. Colt competition 9mm 1911 shooting impressions youtube. Colt introduces new gold cup trophy pistol with series 70. Colt challenger 22 lr pistol collectible 1952 our price.
Taylor tactical supply also provides many replacement. Nov 04, 2011 sales of the gold cup were long disappointing. Numrich gun parts has a huge selection of colt auto pistol parts and schematics for you to choose from, and provides the experience and service that you can only find from a company that has served the shooting community since 1950. Colt produces in dribs and drabs a pistol they call the gold cup trophy today.
No problems with the sights on the new guns because they come with dovetailed front and rear sights now. Colt o5072xe colt gold cup trophy 9mm 1911addicts the. The finish is very good with colts match trigger, match barrel and combat hammer. To the boys and girls at colt, get your act together. Now hunters and advanced security operatives have the opportunity to take advantage of their favorite rail mounted pistol lighting. Belt side holster fits colt gold cup trophy with 5 barrel. We have the largest range of guns, ammo, and accessories online in new zealand. Its the enhanced model, which gets you a few extras like the drop in style beavertail safety, the commander style hammer and a lowered and flared ejection port. P22 or walther p22 pistol our adapter works with either the longer or short p22 models to use standard 1228 muzzle accessories and. The gun is beautiful in the stainless steel finish we shot. Furthermore, colt has tailored specific sight styles to models, enhancing their anticipated application lowmount carry rear sight on the denfender, adjustable bomar style on gold cup trophy competition model, and so on. Replacement sights for new colt gold cup nm series 70. Tools and instructions are included to install the new sight. Night possibly come home with a springfield or kimber who knows, i might even opt for a new model colt series 70 1911 without competition sights.
Two colt colt gold cup trophy match heirloom custom colt 1911 1911 pistol, colt 1911. Dawson precision fiber front sight colt walther umarex. This recoil spring will not fit centerfire handguns. The gold cup trophy produced more than enough accuracy for even the most demanding action pistol shooter. The colt gold cup trophy has been reborn as the ultimate choice for the modern competitor participating in any handgun challenge. For more detailed information on the new colt gold cup trophy pistol, check out the specifications below, or visit colt s website. I purchased a bone stock colt gold cup trophy, i have heard i need to put a more robust spring on it to prevent it from beating itself to death i fire 230 g hst defensive rounds. Custom colt 1911 grips for kimber colt rock island frames gold plated. The m1911, also known as the colt government or government, is a singleaction, semiautomatic, magazinefed, recoiloperated pistol chambered for the. Delta elite rail 10mm colts venerable delta elite 10mm 1911 is now available as a rail gun. Colt walther umarex 1911 22 direct replacement recoil spring for the gold cup, gi and railgun 22lr pistols. Jan 27, 2017 the new gold cup trophy is available in either. Colt 1911 gold cup, 10mm gold cup, combat target schematic click on a red number to view more information on that item and to add that factory part to your shopping cart. But each and every one of the modifications make this gun a mighty appealing nightstand pistol or home defense tool.
Remember this model still had the series 80 mechanical firing pin safety in it. If set up for defense loads it is as capable as any 1911 and more so than most. Colt 1991a1 commander 45 acp pistol used in good condition with box series 80 our price. Its the only cartridge thus far thats made specifically for the m1911 platform. American riflemans mark keefe went to the range with colt professional shooter mark redl to go over.
Parts are available to the public for self installation, but can also be. I have a safarliland holster for it with the als system, which in theory is great. Rating is available when the video has been rented. I wanted a colt 1911 type handgun for my collection, and at the time i was oriented mostly toward. From all i hear, the ro is every bit as accurate as a colt gold cup. Comes with 2 colt stainless steel magazines, factory hogue wrap around grips. Introducing the horizontal shoulder holster with double magazine pouch. Midwest gun works is proud to offer a wide variety of firearm parts from colt. The colt gold cup, the companys premier competition pistol, is back and in stainless steel. If there is a specific holster by desantis or any other colt gold cup holster you are searching for and cannot track down, contact opticsplanet and one of our product support experts will help you out. Colt 1911 gold cup national match mark iv series 70 box.
The singleaction trigger breaks cleanly at 512 lbs. Im wondering if any of you have these guns and can offer your opinions. The competition version of the colt 1911 handgun is the colt gold cup. If set up for defense loads, it is as capable as any 1911 and more so than most.
Unfortunatey even though it is lined with buckskin, the plastic still rubs on the underside of the frame and the top of the slide. Need a leather owb holster for colt 1911 5 gold cup the. Colt pistols are renowned for their comfort, accuracy, and power. If youre a competitive shooter, the iconic colt gold cup needs no introduction. The first colt gold cup pistol was introduced in the late 1950s to give competitive shooters a gun to. Heres a brief list of the upgrade parts i installed on. As usual they arent even listed on the colt website yet. Holster we offer a fine selection of the worlds best brands of holsters and magazine pouches. Colt gold cup enhanced series 80 smith and wesson forums.
Colt 1911 gold cup trophy 9mm semi auto pistols at. Enter the serial number, without spaces or dashes, to search the database. In one of the biggest surprises of the shot show, colt has updated the gold cup 1911. This pistol has a lot of nice features as shown in the following videos. Night sights for new colt gold cup trophy, help needed. The colt national match and its descendants gun digest. It faithfully replicates the feel and controls of a centerfire 1911 and serves as an excellent gun for shooters both new and experienced. 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. Ajax custom 1911 government grips with gold colt logo coins. The stainless gold cup trophy which actually comes with a grip safety and hammer along the lines you state a preference for has the series 80 operating system and a round top slide.
Kimber adjustable fits kimber models with adjustable factory rear sight. 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. It features the gold cup series 70 wide target trigger, fully adjustable bomarstyle rear sight and red fiber optic front sight. 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. That said, im considering a springfield range officer for my next target 1911. Colt 1911 government wrap around grips sp94729 black rubber w medallions. If multiple models appear for your serial number simply match the date with the appropriate model, as certain vintage firearms can share serial numbers between different models. Before modern customdesigned 1911 pistols were available, the 1911 had an undeserved reputation for inaccuracy.
All original in box colt 1911 45acp, this is an excellent shooter, has some finish wear on one side and is reflected in the price. Colt gold cup after youve purchased your brand new colt gold cup, youll be in need of a good quality holster from a trusted company. I would go to the colt website and look at the current gold cups and then see what one could buy a new one for. The colt gold cup is a legendary handguneven an iconand well worth its price. Jeremiahfulls shooting sports channel 51,240 views. The first gold cup was introduced in the late 50s allowing competition shooters an option that they could take from the box to the. The colt gold cup trophy has been reborn as the ultimate choice for the modern. Dawson precision colt gold cup series 80 fiber optic front.
Superior performance and remarkable reliability will make this a shooting experience you will never forget. Our stateofart facility keeps us on the cutting edge of technology, providing you with the highest quality products at the best price. Models in stock include delta elite, gold cup, national match, combat and lightweight commanders, xse series and 1991a1 government models, 1911 s from the colt custom shop, plus many limited edition and talo exclusive. Taylor tactical llc is associated with nictaylor00 on youtube and provides an outlet for innovations for shooters of all philosophizes. The gun was purchased at top guns of terre haute and i must admit i was very pleased with the price and service. Select sku listing to see all stock numbers for this schematic.
New colt 1911 gold cup trophy owner needing some advice. Apr 14, 2017 available in 45 acp and 9mm, colts new gold cup trophy features competition ergonomics, 25 lpi checkering, series 70 firing system and more. Feb 22, 2012 a quick look at a colt gold cup trophy 1911. The gold cup is an authentic colt government model featuring a threaded muzzle, skeleton trigger, beavertail grip safety, commanderstyle hammer, and an authentic halfcock mechanism. Posted by russell on jun 27th 2016 the fiber optic is a real nice upgrade for indoor rangelow light conditions. Colt 1911 gold cup trophy match stainless steel, 45acp, excellant condition made in 1996, may be unfired looking at barrel wear, bought from estate sale wife said her husband never fired. It served as the standardissue sidearm for the united states armed forces from 1911 to 1986. Colt 1911 gold cup, 10mm gold cup, combat target schematic. Let oak hill guns help you find the best firearm that matches your skill and interest. Lpa fits springfield armory, paraordnance, and charles daly 1911 autos using the lpa trt dovetail.
The colt holsters page is an additional place to check for colt gold cup holsters that we offer from other holster suppliers. Colt gold cup trophy 5 45acp ss fofs bomar rear o5070xe. It has started to wear the finish off the gun, which pisses me off. Elliason fits colt gold cup, officers model match, ace, and others originally fitted with either accro or elliason sights. Colt briefly offered the combat elite, in essence a gold cup with fixed sights but without the gorgeous finish and without the advertising it should have had, and it went by the wayside. This site is a great replacement for the sight that comes installed on yourcolt 1911 pistol. As pistold said, there are only two current production gold cup models.
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. Colt 1911 government tier iii 100 year anniversary. Though the colt walther 1911s do not receive the same sort of attention that the gsg guns enjoy, they are every bit as nice. The thumb break enables the users to quickly and safely draw the firearm from the holster. Now, the connecticutbased gun maker is taking things to the next level with the gold cup trophy. It is stainless with elliason adjustable sights and a rubber grip that wraps around the front strap. The holster is removable from the harness and can be used independently as an owb belt holster. The colt gold cup trophy is an exceptional gun that is aimed at shooting sports. Colt walther umarex 1911 22 direct replacement recoil. Colt s manufacturing company firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers. Laminated wood rubber fingergroove grips with gold colt medallions. Fully updated for 2017, the gold cup tropy is going to make 1911 fans very happy. Colt 1911 gold cup, government 45 acp horizontal shoulder. Colts manufacturing company firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers.