Colt national match pistol is this the best 1911 colt. Colt 1911 gold cup series 70 45 acp pistol the colt gold cup is known as the finest shooting semiautomatic in the world, and is the standard for competitive guns. Bigdaddyhoffman1911 showing and shooting the colt 1911 gold cup trophy. Colt 1911 gold cup series national match semi automatic pistol.
If set up for defense loads it is as capable as any 1911 and more so than most. Of all the somewhat affordable colt 1911s around, my personal favorite is the gold cup national match line. If you are looking for one of the most accurate handguns in the world, and a pistol steeped in history, this is the one. Both are identical in their construction and features. Someone said there are two types of artists, the revolutionary and the plagiarist. Would you like to be alerted when the item becomes available again. Colt o5870a1 gold cup 45 ntl mtc black buds gun shop. Before modern customdesigned 1911 pistols were available, the 1911. It served as the standardissue sidearm for the united states armed forces from 1911 to 1986. Some are aftermarket and most are original colt parts all are in very good condition. This is a nice example which has been customized with aftermarket grips, a swenson ambidextrous safety, a micro bushing and a bomar target. The right side of the slide is marked colt gold cup national match and with an engraved cup. I have a gold cup made in 1968 and a series 70 gold cup made about 1977. The colt gold cup is known as the finest shooting semiautomatic in the world and has become the standard for a competitive 1911.
The first colt gold cup pistol was introduced in the late 1950s to give competitive shooters a gun to take directly from the. Colt 1911 national match barrel bushing 45 acp brand new government gold cup. I have the pleasure to own a colt 1911, series 80, mark iv, gold cup, national match, in. Colt gold cup national match 1911 fanatics welcome to. New colt gold cup national match series 70 texas gun talk. Colt gold cup national match 1911 fanatics welcome. Unfortunately that is all i am seeing but you get the idea as to the gold cup guns, they were prefixed with a 70n serial number. Dec 14, 2018 the colt gold cup is a legendary handgun, even an icon, and well worth its price.
While the colt gold cup has long been considered to be the standard goto 1911 for competition use, colt has recently unveiled the appropriately named colt competition 1911. While this is a little harsh, there is some truth in the statement. Colt 1911 gold cup series 70 45 acp pistol o5870a1 hyatt. I had read that you could remove the da trigger and it would still work. 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. This was an example of a near mint 70 series that didnt fare well and was saved expertly by bob rodgers.
Colt has been mismanaged and driven into the ground sadly. Colt 1911 gold cup trophy, series 80 blued slide 45acp and national match barrel. Colts manufacturing company firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers. Outside of a 1911a1 vintage war models, which i dont want to drop the coin on, this series is the one which most retains the classic looks, with modern improvisations that dont take away from the original spirit of a 1911. The colt gold cup is known as the finest shooting semiautomatic in the world, and is the standard for competitive guns. The colt gold cup is known as the finest shooting semiautomatic in the. This pistol was just a unicorn a couple of months ago. Factory colt 1911 recoil spring guide rod 45 acp 45acp gold cup stainless.
Bob rodgers was an absolute angel in taking it on and making a gun out of it. 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. Jul 03, 2017 i sold off my last modern springfield armory, a 1911 loaded, and replaced it with a colt 1911 gold cup nation match mk iv, series 70, in. I think the special combat in royal blue is probably the most beautiful 1911 ever made. The colt series 80 system has been around for over 30 years, ive never heard of a failure based on the design. This 1993 presentation gold cup mkiv series 80 national match.
Mustang series defender series commander series traditional series competition. I sold off my last modern springfield armory, a 1911 loaded, and replaced it with a colt 1911 gold cup nation match mk iv, series 70, in. Colt gold cup enhanced series 80 smith and wesson forums. Browning and placed into service in 1911, was the u. Colt gold cup series 1911 national match government model. There is a slight idiot scratch i did not put there. True to its legacy, the newly redesigned gold cup starts with the features that seasoned.
Before modern customdesigned 1911 pistols were available, the 1911 had an undeserved reputation for inaccuracy. It seems there are are a fair amount of colt pistols called gold cups nowadays. It features the gold cup series 70 wide target trig. Colt 1911 gold cup ss slide, 45, stainless, gold cup brownells. Please enter your email address and quantity below and we will send you an alert when the item becomes available. Colt is still in business, though their problems have nothing to do with the series 80 guns. Colt s manufacturing company firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers. By lawrence harris the colt model 1911 semiautomatic pistol is the most popular semiautomatic pistol in u. Both of these are well made and finely finished, both are very accurate with all loads i have tried over the years. May 22, 2019 of all the somewhat affordable colt 1911s around, my personal favorite is the gold cup national match line. Colt released an updated design of their fullsize 1911 pistol in the 1970s hence the name which consisted of a collet bushing instead of the.
Colt mfg o5872a1 1911 gold cup national match series 70. Colt pistols 1911 series 70 for sale guns international. Colt national match pistol is this the best 1911 colt ever made. The colt 1911 gold cup national match series is the series is quite literally the gold standard of 1911 target shooting pistols. The revolutionary is the one who ushers in a major change in the field. The first colt gold cup pistol was introduced in the late 1950 s to give compet. Colt 1911 gold cup national match 45 acp 70 series. Colt defender combat elite series 9mm 3 fiber optic front sigh. Gold cup trophy the colt gold cup trophy has been reborn as the ultimate choice for the modern competitor. The frame, barrel and slide are built from stainless steel, with a brushed satin finish. Another leftover video from last fall that never got posted. The m1911, also known as the colt government or government, is a singleaction, semiautomatic, magazinefed, recoiloperated pistol chambered for the. Colt 1911 gold cup national match series 70 duration. 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.
Colt 1911 gold cup mark iv series 70 national match. Discontinued by brownells product has been discontinued and no longer available. Series 70 colt model 1911 gold cup national match mk iv nm. Original finish, box is serialized to the gun, not import marked, no rust or pitting on metal, no cracks o. Series80 colt mkiv gold cup national match 1911forum. As a 35 year colt armorer, i called the colt custom shop to see if i could order a specific agency model commemorative 1911, like the one i already have. Colt o5870a1 1911 gold cup national match series 70 sao 45. Shooting a custom colt gold cup 70 series 1911 45acp. See more ideas about colt 45, gold cup and hand guns. The white pearl design has a backdrop that is a blend of white and pearl colors and features a gold colt logo. As we already know, the colt gold cup was produced way back in 1950 and was regarded as the smoothest and finest competition pistols ever manufactured. Colt produced a few hundred now and again over the years, prices for the few specimens you could find were more than a new dan wesson.
The gold cup trophy is the latest version of the original pistol. I just came from shop and owner showed me what he said was a colt gold cup match 45 he had just traded for. This is a stainless colt gold cup national match series 80 in 45 acp. The colt 1911 grips with logos contain the word colt, which is often accompanied by the image of a horse rearing up on its hind legs. By bob campbell published on december 14, 2018 in firearms. The first colt gold cup pistol was introduced in the late 1950s to give competitive. 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 models. The original colt 1911 handgun was built using the. Evolution gun works egw colt 1911 os firing pin stop series 80 45 stainless. It is stainless with elliason adjustable sights and a rubber grip that wraps around. I wonder how many would sell if their ad said buy the gold cup series 70 with series 80s. It is known as the finest shooting semiautomatic pistol in the world and is the hands down the firearm of choice for 1911 competitive shooting community. Let oak hill guns help you find the best firearm that matches your skill and interest. Features a 5 national match barrel, quality series 80 firing system.
Colt pistols 1911 series 80 for sale guns international. It is a polished stainless pistol and is the most accurate pistol i have ever owned. Colt s entire line of 1911 style pistols were switched to the new design in 1983, so they all bore the series 80 designation even the commander and officers acp models. I will say its the most accurate 1911 ive ever had the pleasure to fire. The left side is marked colt s mkiv series 70 gold cup national match. Nice gold cup series 80 are not fragile, its just a firing pin safety like many guns have. Colt pistols are renowned for their comfort, accuracy, and power. 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. The colt gold cup, an accurate and reliable modern masterpiece.