COLT Gold Cup Lite | .38 Super | 5″ O5073GCL

The COLT Gold Cup Lite is a competition-oriented 1911 offered in .38 Super with a 5″ National Match barrel and a brushed stainless finish. It pairs target-grade features — a wide 3-hole aluminum target trigger, Novak red fiber-optic front sight and Bomar-style adjustable rear — with blue G10 checkered grips for positive purchase on the hand. This configuration is oriented toward competitive and precision target use where consistent trigger and sighting are priorities. For an optic under $1,000 that complements this platform for slow-fire and target applications, consider a Trijicon RMR red-dot; it provides a compact footprint and durable, repeatable aiming point suited to competition-style 1911s.

Product Specifications

• The manufacturer is COLT.
• The model/series is Gold Cup Lite.
• The manufacturer’s part number is O5073GCL.
• The caliber is listed as .38 Super.
• The barrel length is 5 inches.
• The barrel description is a National Match barrel finished in polished stainless steel.
• The frame material is stainless steel with a brushed stainless finish.
• The grip material is G10 checkered blue with scallop.
• The sights are a Novak red fiber-optic front and a Bomar-style adjustable rear.
• The trigger is a wide 3-hole target (Series 70 wide 3-hole aluminum) trigger.
• The overall length is 8.5 inches.
• The weight is listed as 38 oz.
• The package includes 1 magazine.
• The UPC is 098289111982.

This Gold Cup Lite is built around features that favor precision and repeatability: a National Match barrel, an adjustable rear sight and a fiber-optic front for fast target acquisition, plus a wide target trigger for consistent breaks. The stainless finish and steel frame give the pistol a durable, traditional 1911 feel while the G10 grips and target trigger help manage recoil and control follow-up shots in a competitive setting.

Owners commonly praise the Gold Cup for its accuracy and competition-ready ergonomics. Many users note the balance between factory target features and a ready-to-shoot 1911 layout that performs well on the range and in formal Bullseye/target matches.

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