Colt Gold Cup National Match 1911~ Beautiful American Icon!
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- Опубликовано: 29 июн 2023
- The legendary Colt National Match 1911 pistol survived its origins in the difficult Depression era of the 1930s, but WWII brought its production to a halt. In 1957, Colt introduced the Gold Cup National Match pistol that made a competitive pistol available to anyone, out of the box. It went through many changes of design and quality through the years since, and occasionally ceased production during a succession of Colt's difficult times. There are many 1911 pistols, but only Colt can lay claim to Browning's first 1911, and only Colt can produce the Gold Cup National Match. Is it worthy of the boast?
ITCH? Hell it's a 24/7 problem for me.
Once again, you are an American treasure. Some people may not appreciate a 1911, but love James Dean, Brando. It's the same thing. It is uniquely ours. From Alvin York to the movies and right down to our local matches. This is ours. How does a machine over 100 years old still look futuristic? I have no words.
Hearing you talk about the Colt 1911 is like sitting down at the fireplace after being out in the cold rain. Just warms my heart. I will always feel secure with my combat elite.
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Bought mine new in or around 1980. I will always cherish it. And keep it!! Colt Series 70 Gold Cup National March 1911❤️
The Colt Gold Cup National Match to me is the epitome of class. And I think it's quite fitting that you own one. Class deserves class. Hope you're doing well and God Bless.
Just purchased the gold cup and a precious match 1911. The main difference is one has the Novak site. Both in stainless with the blue grips. Absolute icons. My first issue while in the Army in 1975 was made by America’s Harvester and another I was issued was made by Singer. As an MP company commander, I was part of the 92F transition and watched as my company armorer boxed up over 132 1911 to send to depot. Broke my heart.
1911, you just don’t need an excuse,,,,,,,,perfect
A series 80 Gold Cup was the first centerfire pistol I ever bought in 1988. It’s so nice to see them bring back the raised rib and also make the National Match version a Series 70.
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What a FUN episode. Thank you for the history, and sharing your sense of joy at a special acquisition.
Your nostalgia about driving by the Colt Factory, as well as the Army, brought back lots of childhood memories from growing up in CT. Enjoy your pistol. God Bless!
My first purchase after I graduated college in 1986 was a Gold Cup 45 - love it still!
The $25 trigger job is awesome. Had no idea it existed. Thanks for sharing.
My first pistol I ever purchased was a Series 80 Gold Cup National Match in Nickel for $825 in 1992… I’ve always treasured it and it shoots so well I’m thrilled. (Actually out shot my buddy with his new $2500 Les Baer..probably the shooter) I still have my blue box and everything it came with tucked away… great review 👍🏼
Two decades ago I spent the money for a Les Baer Premier II SUPER TAC 1911 for the same reasons; an extremely accurate pistol that's guaranteed 1½" groups at 50 yards.
I’ve had many Colts, starting in the mid 80’s. The 1911 was the pistol for serious hand gunners … according to Jeff Cooper. I never had one I was happy with that came out of Hartford. In the 80’s, they were junk. I got hooked on 10mm early on, and used two different Delta Elites for both duty carry and competition. They both beat themselves to death in short order.
Congratulations on your purchase, I to am a 1911 fan boy, we share a lot in common. I was in Nam with the 173rd and 101st and stayed around the green machine for 23 yrs, then I did 17 with the Fed Police. Your are a 100 per cent about the 1911, there is something special about it. I got hooked back in the 60's with Col Cooper and his modern technique. The Army gave me the start and I have followed thru all these years, still rely on it. There is something special about a Colt 1911, enjoy it, us old timers know the magic. Take Care.
Colt may have an imperfect history, but as you say - iconic! I’ve been fortunate enough over the last 50 yrs. to have owned and shot MANY Colt firearms, luckily no bad ones, 1911’s, Pythons etc. I’m happy that you’ve added this one to your collection and appreciate and enjoy it so much. My Colt’s Custom Shop “green label” Python was one of the absolute finest handguns I ever owned. My first new 1911, a series 70 Government model in nickel $237! That 6” Python purchased two moths later was $500, a God awful amount of money for a guy making $200 a week back then! GunBlue - enjoy it and thanks for sharing it with all.
My father purchased this exact model but chambered in 38 super. Have to say it is wonderful to shoot; from the classic design, to the function of the firearm.