What is a Colt Gold Cup?

What is a Colt Gold Cup?

The Colt Gold Cup® is known as the finest shooting semi-automatic in the world, and is the standard for competitive guns. 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.

How much is a gold cup worth?

CONCACAF Gold Cup 2021 Prize Money

Stage Amount
Champion $1 million
Runner Up $500k
Third Place Team $200k
Fourth Place Team $150k

Is 38 Super better than 9mm?

38 Super a more powerful round than the 9mm Luger. The . 38 Super offers heavier bullet loads, being a longer cartridge. Although most shooters want lighter bullets because it usually has a higher velocity, in the case of 38 Super, you can throw a heavier bullet faster at a lower chamber pressure than with a 9mm.

When did the Colt Gold Cup come out?

Review: Colt Gold Cup Trophy. Introduced in the late 1950s, the Colt Gold Cup National Match became the standard by which all other factory .45 ACP Bullseye pistols were judged. Incorporating features that heretofore had only been available from custom gunsmiths, the National Match began winning trophies right out of the box.

How much does a Colt Gold Cup trophy cost?

The Gold Cup Trophy ($1,699) is a full-sized 1911 with a five-inch barrel. It’s available in .45 ACP (8-round magazines) and 9 mm (9-round magazines). Both are identical in their construction and features. I chose the .45 ACP model for testing.

What kind of slide is on the new Colt Gold Cup?

Slide and frame on the new Colt Gold Cup Trophy are brushed stainless steel, and the slide is of the round-top variety. Simple, but effective, slide serrations at the rear help manipulate the slide without being ostentatious, as some tend to become. The new Gold Cup Trophy is available in either .45 ACP or 9mm.

What kind of gun is the Gold Cup trophy?

The gun The Gold Cup Trophy ($1,699) is a full-sized 1911 with a five-inch barrel. It’s available in.45 ACP (8-round magazines) and 9 mm (9-round magazines). Both are identical in their construction and features.