# Colt Gold Cup National Match 9mm - Precision Blued SAO Pistol

**Brand:** Colt
**Category:** Full Size Handguns
**Caliber:** 9mm

## Specifications

- **Caliber:** 9mm
- **Barrel Length:** 5"
- **Capacity:** 9 rounds
- **Finish:** Blue
- **Weight:** 37 oz
- **Overall Length:** 8"
- **UPC:** 098289111678
- **SKU:** UC1jHn5ws

## Description

The Colt Gold Cup National Match 9mm is a single-action pistol on the 1911 platform with a 5-inch blued carbon steel barrel and a 9+1 capacity. It comes with walnut grips with integrated gold medallions and post/adjustable rear sights.

### Key Specifications
- **Brand:** Colt Mfg
- **Model Name:** Gold Cup National Match
- **Caliber:** 9mm Luger (9x19 Para)
- **Action Type:** Single Action Only (SAO)
- **Capacity:** 9+1 Rounds
- **Barrel Length:** 5 inches
- **Weight:** 2.3 lbs (37 oz)
- **Finish:** Blued Carbon Steel
- **Grip Type:** Walnut with Integrated Gold Medallion
- **Sights:** Post Front & Adjustable Rear
- **Safety:** Ambidextrous thumb safety & beavertail grip safety

### Features

The 9mm chambering gives the Gold Cup National Match a higher capacity than the .45 ACP version and reduced recoil, which benefits follow-up shot speed in competition. The 5-inch barrel is forged stainless. Adjustable rear sight allows precise windage and elevation tuning for different ammunition loads. Walnut grips with gold medallion are a traditional aesthetic choice on the Gold Cup line. Both ambidextrous thumb safety and beavertail grip safety are standard.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: What caliber is the Colt Gold Cup National Match?**

A: The Colt Gold Cup National Match is chambered in 9mm Luger.

**Q: Who makes the Gold Cup National Match?**

A: It is made by Colt.

**Q: What type of firearm is the Colt Gold Cup National Match?**

A: It is a single-action semi-automatic pistol built on the 1911 platform, in the full size handgun category.

**Q: What is the barrel length of the Colt Gold Cup National Match?**

A: The barrel is 5 inches long.

**Q: How many rounds does the Colt Gold Cup National Match hold?**

A: It has a 9+1 capacity.

**Q: What sights does the Colt Gold Cup National Match have?**

A: It has a post front sight and an adjustable rear sight.

**Q: What action type is the Colt Gold Cup National Match?**

A: It is single-action only (SAO).

**Q: Where can I buy the Colt Gold Cup National Match?**

A: Compare current vendor offers on this page.

## What Reviewers Say

*Quoted verbatim from YouTube reviews. Each link opens the video at the moment quoted.*

> The national match Barrel I have shot this one it shoots great.
>
> — [Old Pistols](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsbvHJH6bvw&t=25s)

> It's almost in perfect condition I don't think the fellow that had it prior shot it really much at all.
>
> — [Old Pistols](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsbvHJH6bvw&t=30s)

## What Customers Say

*AI-generated insights from customer reviews*

Owners of the Gold Cup National Match 9mm appreciate the 1911 platform's historical credentials combined with the more practical 9mm chambering. The blued finish and walnut grips are a traditional look that appeals to collectors and competition shooters alike. Accuracy and trigger quality are consistently rated well. That's expected from the Gold Cup line.

Price sits high enough that it prompts comparisons to building a custom 1911 for similar money. Some owners find the ergonomics less ergonomic than modern polymer pistol designs. SAO trigger preference is personal and gets discussed, with some shooters preferring DA/SA options. These are characteristic tradeoffs for the platform rather than defects specific to this model.

## Pricing

**15 offers available**

| Vendor | Price |
|--------|-------|
| Gritrsports Com | $1167.99 |
| Kygunco Com | $1174.88 |
| Buds Gun Shop | $1176.49 |
| Guns Com | $1185.99 |
| Centerfiresystems Com | $1185.99 |
| Brownells | $1261.70 |
| Shootingsurplus Com | $1263.18 |
| Impactguns Com | $1275.79 |
| RK Guns | $1299.97 |
| Grabagun Com | $1319.99 |

*...and 5 more offers*

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