Description
The Gold Cup Trophy is Colt’s dedicated target and competition 1911, built for shooters who want a factory pistol that performs like a tuned gun without requiring immediate aftermarket work. It sits in a long lineage of Gold Cup models that Colt developed specifically for bullseye and precision pistol competition, and that heritage shows in the details that matter at the range.
The single-action trigger gives the shooter a clean, consistent break with no pre-travel ambiguity — an important factor in any discipline where shot-to-shot trigger feel affects group size. The grip safety and thumb safety work together to give the shooter two independent passive retention points, which is standard Gold Cup geometry and familiar to anyone with 1911 experience.
The stainless barrel contributes corrosion resistance without needing the maintenance attention that a blued surface demands, practical for a pistol that sees regular range use. Up front, a fiber optic front sight pulls in available light and gives a sharp, fast reference point against a target; the rear Bomar sight is a fully adjustable unit, allowing precise windage and elevation corrections to dial in your point of impact rather than adjusting your hold. That combination — a bright fiber optic front and a micrometer-adjustable Bomar rear — is the classic pairing for precision pistol work and addresses both speed of acquisition and exactness of zero. The pistol ships with one eight-round magazine.
Shipping and availability: This item cannot be shipped directly to California. Check your state and local requirements before ordering. This item must ship to a licensed FFL dealer for transfer.




