The Colt Gold Cup National Match is a 1911-style semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9mm Luger with a 5-inch barrel. It has a stainless finish and fixed Novak-style sights, built on Colt's classic Government-size frame. The pistol uses a traditional single-action trigger with a thumb safety and grip safety, the standard control layout for a Government-frame 1911. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Colt 
• Model: Gold Cup National Match 
• Caliber: 9mm Luger 
• Action: Semi Auto 
• Barrel Length: 5 in 
• Finish: Stainless 
   

Detailed Features 

• Fixed Novak-style sights for repeatable, snag-free aiming 
• Thumb safety and grip safety, the traditional 1911 control layout 
• Single-action trigger typical of the Government-size frame 
• Stainless finish over a 1911-pattern slide and frame 
• Full-size Government profile gives the pistol a long sight radius for a steady aim 
• National Match branding places it in Colt's target-oriented line of Government-size 1911s

The Gold Cup National Match carries Colt's National Match reputation, and owners generally expect tighter tolerances than a standard Government model. Fit can vary a bit gun to gun, so some buyers recommend a function check before trusting it for daily use.

The 5-inch barrel and stainless finish make it a fairly heavy, full-size pistol, more suited to range work, competition, or open carry than deep concealment. The fixed Novak-style sights are appreciated for durability, though some shooters who prefer adjustable target sights swap them out.

Being a 1911, the Gold Cup benefits from a wide aftermarket for grips, sights, and triggers. Some owners weigh the stainless National Match against Colt's other Government-size 1911s and note the National Match branding carries a bit of a premium over a base model with similar features.