The Colt Gold Cup is a full-size semi-automatic pistol chambered in .38 Super with a 5-inch National Match barrel. It is offered in a Two-Tone (brushed stainless and black) finish with a beavertail grip safety, blue G10 grips, and a fiber optic front sight. The Gold Cup Lite variant is optic-ready and ships with a 9-round magazine. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Colt 
• Model: Gold Cup 
• Caliber: .38 Super 
• Action: Semi Auto 
• Barrel Length: 5 in 
• Capacity: 9+1 
• Color/Finish: Two-Tone (Brushed Stainless/Black) 
   

Detailed Features 

• 5-inch stainless National Match barrel 
• Two-Tone (brushed stainless and black) finish 
• Blue G10 grips with beavertail 
• Fiber optic front sight 
• Optic-ready cut on the Gold Cup Lite variant

The Colt Gold Cup in .38 Super draws buyers who want a proven full-size platform with a caliber that has genuine competition heritage. Owners frequently mention the National Match barrel as the highlight, noting tight tolerances that pay off in accuracy.

The Two-Tone finish gets mixed opinions on aesthetics. Some like the contrast between the brushed stainless slide and the black frame; others prefer an all-stainless look. The blue G10 grips and fiber optic sight are generally well-received as practical upgrades over the base Gold Cup spec.

At Colt's price tier the Gold Cup Lite competes with other competition-oriented pistols, and some owners feel the value is strong given the optic-ready cut and included magazine. The .38 Super chambering narrows the aftermarket compared to 9mm, which is a trade-off buyers accept knowingly.