The Colt 1911 Gold Cup Lite is a semi-automatic pistol built on the 1911 Series 70 platform, chambered in 9mm with a 5-inch National Match barrel. It has a 9-round capacity and stainless steel construction throughout. The pistol has a fiber optic front sight and Bomar rear sight, and these units carry a factory-designated minor cosmetic blemish. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Colt 
• Model: 1911 Gold Cup Lite 
• Caliber: 9mm 
• Action: Semi Auto 
• Capacity: 9 
• Barrel Length: 5 in 
• Color/Finish: Stainless 
   

Detailed Features 

• 5-inch National Match barrel 
• Stainless steel construction 
• Fiber optic front sight with Bomar rear sight 
• Series 70 platform 
• Factory-designated minor cosmetic blemish (no functional implication per titles)

Owners of the Colt 1911 Gold Cup Lite in 9mm tend to value the National Match barrel and target sight package at a price point below blemish-free examples. The minor cosmetic blemishes are consistently described as difficult to find under normal handling, which makes the pricing attractive to buyers who care more about function than appearance. Accuracy with the National Match barrel gets high marks across most owner accounts.

Trigger feel generates divergent opinions. Many report the Gold Cup trigger as crisp and well-suited to match or range work. A smaller group notes that blemished units occasionally show more variation in trigger pull, and a few buyers have swapped the factory trigger as a precaution. The 9mm chambering draws debate among 1911 traditionalists; those who specifically wanted the 1911 platform in 9mm appreciate the reduced recoil and ammunition availability.

The Series 70 platform attracts buyers who specifically want the simpler internal geometry, and it is frequently called out as a positive in owner notes. Stainless steel construction is well-regarded for its durability and corrosion resistance. The Bomar rear sight is considered a practical choice for precise work, and most owners keep the factory sights rather than replacing them.