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.

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.