Colt Gold Cup Lite .45 ACP 5" Two-Tone Competition Pistol
Competition-ready Colt 1911 in .45 ACP with 5-inch National Match barrel, adjustable Bomar rear sight, fiber optic front sight, and G10 blue grips. Two-tone stainless and black finish. 8+1 capacity.
The Gold Cup Standard
The Colt Gold Cup Lite represents the entry point into Colt's legendary Gold Cup family—the pistol that set the standard for competitive 1911s worldwide. This is a serious competition tool built for shooters who demand precision and reliability.
Competition Features
Barrel & Accuracy
- 5-inch National Match barrel for superior accuracy and velocity
- Tight tolerances ensure consistent shot placement
Sights & Targeting
- Adjustable Bomar-style rear sight for windage and elevation tuning
- Novak red fiber optic front sight for fast, precise target acquisition
- Sight configuration proven in competitive shooting
Trigger & Controls
- Gold Cup Series 70 wide aluminum target trigger with crisp break
- Manual thumb safety for secure carry and handling
- Beavertail grip safety for comfortable, secure grip
Ergonomics & Grip
- Blue scalloped checkered G10 grips enhance control and reduce slipping
- Two-tone finish: brushed stainless slide with black frame
- Serrated slide top reduces glare and improves sight picture
Specifications
- Caliber: .45 ACP
- Capacity: 8+1 rounds
- Barrel Length: 5 inches
- Action: Single-action
- Finish: Two-tone (stainless/black)
What's Included
Each pistol ships with one magazine, cable lock, and instruction manual.
The Bottom Line
Whether you're stepping into competitive shooting or upgrading your carry gun, the Gold Cup Lite delivers the accuracy, ergonomics, and reliability that have made Colt's Gold Cup the choice of serious competitors for decades.
Features
- chambered in .45 acp
- 5-inch national match barrel
- single-action semi-automatic operation
- 8+1 round capacity
- two-tone finish with stainless steel slide and black frame
- fiber optic front sight and bomar-style adjustable rear sight
- wide target trigger for precision shooting
- round top slide for a sleek look
- g10 checkered blue grips with scallops
- manual thumb safety for secure handling
- weighs 38 oz
- national match barrel
- wide target trigger
- round top slide
