Colt Gold Cup Trophy Model NEW! :)

Tactical Jackalope · March 27, 2012, 11:59 AM

Yes yes. Tax return money well spent. I'm breaking in my finger with this gun. I broke my finger on my right hand February 23rd got a surgery February 29th and I still have the metal pins in. The 29th of this month they should remove them and we'll see when I can shoot right handed again

Anyways....unboxing it for you guys now.

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rebs · March 27, 2012, 12:37 PM

Does your new gun have Colt Gold Cup National Match on it or just Colt Gold Cup ?

TheNocturnus · March 27, 2012, 12:56 PM

Nice looking pistol there. I just got my first 1911 last week (see my sig line). It's nowhere near the gun you have but it has the same style. The only thing about some 1911's I do not like is the grip safety (mine does not have it). Why do they have that on so many models?

Auto426 · March 27, 2012, 01:11 PM

Great looking gun. I've been lusting after one myself for quite some time, but this S&W revolver kick I'm on already ate my tax return.

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Nice looking pistol there. I just got my first 1911 last week (see my sig line). It's nowhere near the gun you have but it has the same style. The only thing about some 1911's I do not like is the grip safety (mine does not have it). Why do they have that on so many models?

That's because the gun you bought isn't really a 1911. It's a gun that looks like a 1911 but it's designed to fire .22 lr. The grip safety has been a part of the 1911 design since the very beginning.

TheNocturnus · March 27, 2012, 01:14 PM

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That's because the gun you bought isn't really a 1911. It's a gun that looks like a 1911 but it's designed to fire .22 lr. The grip safety has been a part of the 1911 design since the very beginning.

That's a shame then. I guess no "true" 1911's for me.

Tactical Jackalope · March 27, 2012, 02:23 PM

Colt Gold Cup Trophy

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Tactical Jackalope · March 27, 2012, 02:24 PM

Auto426 nice! Post a pic. We all love pics. Where did your tax return go?

Noc. Lol its okay papa. Soon enough

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loose_holster_dan · March 27, 2012, 09:11 PM

just won an auction for my own today. a bit of an accident. you ever see that auction that you are just way too curious what the reserve is? apparently it was $899. still, not a bad deal for NIB. i'm excited to get it. just gotta find time to get a postal money order and send it in. good thing i had some cash sitting in the safe for just such an occasion.

Tactical Jackalope · March 28, 2012, 12:04 AM

Nice! What did you get Dan?

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Auto426 · March 28, 2012, 12:11 AM

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Auto426 nice! Post a pic. We all love pics. Where did your tax return go?

Mine went to a very minty S&W 66-5 snub that I found at a local gunshow. For $400 the deal was just too good to pass up:

egor20 · March 28, 2012, 12:21 AM

Nice Gold Cup Constantine.

Whats a tax return? Haven't seen one in about 8 years

loose_holster_dan · March 28, 2012, 07:14 AM

same as you Constantine. Gold Cup Trophy.

Tactical Jackalope · April 6, 2012, 06:38 PM

egor20

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Nice Gold Cup Constantine.

Whats a tax return? Haven't seen one in about 8 years

Thank you kind sir! I'm going to shoot it when my right trigger finger is healed again

can't wait! Sorry about the tax return thing..Times are tough.

loose_holster_dan

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same as you Constantine. Gold Cup Trophy.

Why did I pay $1,100 for mine? lol Is it cause I'm in Miami and EVERYTHING here is taxed to the 10th power? PICS?! It's the exact same as mine? If no nvm the pics...

Hunter Customs · April 6, 2012, 07:23 PM

Nice Colt Constantine, it should serve you well.

By the way if you want someone to break it in for you why your finger heals send me the Colt a few hundred bucks for ammo, I'll be glad to spend some time with it.

Best Regards
Bob Hunter

Tactical Jackalope · April 6, 2012, 07:30 PM

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Nice Colt Constantine, it should serve you well.

By the way if you want someone to break it in for you why your finger heals send me the Colt a few hundred bucks for ammo, I'll be glad to spend some time with it.

Best Regards
Bob Hunter

LOL Oh Bob I know you will!!! If you lived in my area..I'd definitely let you have some fun with it! Thanks for the words...I love that thing and I can't wait to shoot it.

Since you're here..thankfully, quick questions..I have had 2 springers, still have one, and had a rock island. I know Colts frame to slide ratio is a little more loose which is fine. But what kind of concerns me a bit..nothing serious! Is the beaver tail grip safety. It's rattling and has a pretty good amount of play. Not what I'm used to. Is that normal?

loose_holster_dan · April 7, 2012, 07:24 AM

still need to pick mine up. it arrived at my ffl yesterday, but with all the holiday stuff going on this weekend, i doubt i will be able to pick it up til monday. as usual, i started customizing it before it arrived. my grips arrived yesterday

pretty cool. can't wait to get them on.

Hunter Customs · April 7, 2012, 08:14 AM

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Since you're here..thankfully, quick questions..I have had 2 springers, still have one, and had a rock island. I know Colts frame to slide ratio is a little more loose which is fine. But what kind of concerns me a bit..nothing serious! Is the beaver tail grip safety. It's rattling and has a pretty good amount of play. Not what I'm used to. Is that normal?

From past experience with Colt's and their generosity with tolerances, I would say yes the loose grip safety issue is normal.
Best Regards
Bob Hunter

Tactical Jackalope · April 7, 2012, 09:48 PM

Bob - thank you! I was just a little bit on the concerned side. Appreciate that brother. I admire your knowledge in firearms especially 1911's. I saw a few custom jobs of yours.

Dan - I LOVE those grips. Had the 10-8 ones that looker very similar to those but green on my RIA when I sold it. I don't know if I should chance the original grips on this colt of mine....what do you think? Maybe some black ones?

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Aphawki · April 7, 2012, 10:55 PM

Money very well spent. I will now live vicariously through you.

Tactical Jackalope · April 8, 2012, 12:11 AM

^-------- lol thank you! I'd totally let you shoot it with me at the range!

loose_holster_dan · April 8, 2012, 10:05 PM

yeah, i really don't like the look of the oem grips. why buy a 1911 at all if you aren't going to personalize it at least a little?

Fireman179 · April 8, 2012, 10:32 PM

Awesome 1911 I finally caved in and bought a colt

Tactical Jackalope · April 9, 2012, 01:42 AM

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yeah, i really don't like the look of the oem grips. why buy a 1911 at all if you aren't going to personalize it at least a little?

True...I've had bad experiences modifying my 1911's. They were lower end too..I'm traumatized now. lol the Colt will not be touched by anyone! Though you're right about the grips...

Question to ALL! What do you all think about carrying this thing? Stainless? Expensive? Possible scratches? Etc...I don't know.....Any input?

& Fireman! Welcome to TFL! Congrats on your new Colt! Post a pic here if you'd like

TheNocturnus · April 9, 2012, 11:25 AM

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Question to ALL! What do you all think about carrying this thing? Stainless? Expensive? Possible scratches? Etc...I don't know.....Any input?

If you bought a $200,000 Lamborghini would you drive it knowing that road gravel will likely scratch the paint a little? Of course you would! Carry that beast and if it gets scratched who cares, it adds personality. Remember, chicks dig scars.

loose_holster_dan · April 9, 2012, 11:55 AM

just went and picked mine up. the seller advertised nib, but this is definitely not. the "idiot mark" is there plain as day.

March 27, 2012, 11:59 AM	#1
Tactical Jackalope Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 6,429	Colt Gold Cup Trophy Model NEW! :) Yes yes. Tax return money well spent. I'm breaking in my finger with this gun. I broke my finger on my right hand February 23rd got a surgery February 29th and I still have the metal pins in. The 29th of this month they should remove them and we'll see when I can shoot right handed again Anyways....unboxing it for you guys now. Sent from my Desire HD using Tapatalk

March 27, 2012, 12:56 PM	#3
TheNocturnus Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2011 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,097	Nice looking pistol there. I just got my first 1911 last week (see my sig line). It's nowhere near the gun you have but it has the same style. The only thing about some 1911's I do not like is the grip safety (mine does not have it). Why do they have that on so many models? __________________ My EDC: Gun Wallet Brain (Use this one the most)

March 27, 2012, 09:11 PM	#8
loose_holster_dan Senior Member Join Date: April 5, 2011 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 2,461	just won an auction for my own today. a bit of an accident. you ever see that auction that you are just way too curious what the reserve is? apparently it was $899. still, not a bad deal for NIB. i'm excited to get it. just gotta find time to get a postal money order and send it in. good thing i had some cash sitting in the safe for just such an occasion. __________________ Favorite range gun for the money - CZ 75B or STI Spartan V 9mm Go-to carry setup - Walther PPS or PPQ in FIST kydex holster 1AK Favorite semi-auto design - HK P7 "A Sig is like a lightsaber - not as clumsy or random as a Glock."

March 28, 2012, 12:21 AM	#11
egor20 Senior Member Join Date: November 14, 2010 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,824	Nice Gold Cup Constantine. Whats a tax return? Haven't seen one in about 8 years __________________ Chief stall mucker and grain chef Country don't mean dumb. Steven King. The Stand

March 28, 2012, 07:14 AM	#12
loose_holster_dan Senior Member Join Date: April 5, 2011 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 2,461	same as you Constantine. Gold Cup Trophy. __________________ Favorite range gun for the money - CZ 75B or STI Spartan V 9mm Go-to carry setup - Walther PPS or PPQ in FIST kydex holster 1AK Favorite semi-auto design - HK P7 "A Sig is like a lightsaber - not as clumsy or random as a Glock."

March 27, 2012, 12:37 PM	#2
rebs Senior Member Join Date: January 10, 2012 Posts: 3,881	Does your new gun have Colt Gold Cup National Match on it or just Colt Gold Cup ?

March 27, 2012, 02:23 PM	#6
Tactical Jackalope Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 6,429	Colt Gold Cup Trophy Sent from my Desire HD using Tapatalk

March 27, 2012, 02:24 PM	#7
Tactical Jackalope Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 6,429	Auto426 nice! Post a pic. We all love pics. Where did your tax return go? Noc. Lol its okay papa. Soon enough Sent from my Desire HD using Tapatalk

March 28, 2012, 12:04 AM	#9
Tactical Jackalope Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 6,429	Nice! What did you get Dan? Sent from my Desire HD using Tapatalk

April 6, 2012, 07:23 PM	#14
Hunter Customs Senior Member Join Date: March 26, 2005 Location: Osborn, Missouri Posts: 2,697	Nice Colt Constantine, it should serve you well. By the way if you want someone to break it in for you why your finger heals send me the Colt a few hundred bucks for ammo, I'll be glad to spend some time with it. Best Regards Bob Hunter

April 7, 2012, 07:24 AM	#16
loose_holster_dan Senior Member Join Date: April 5, 2011 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 2,461	still need to pick mine up. it arrived at my ffl yesterday, but with all the holiday stuff going on this weekend, i doubt i will be able to pick it up til monday. as usual, i started customizing it before it arrived. my grips arrived yesterday pretty cool. can't wait to get them on. __________________ Favorite range gun for the money - CZ 75B or STI Spartan V 9mm Go-to carry setup - Walther PPS or PPQ in FIST kydex holster 1AK Favorite semi-auto design - HK P7 "A Sig is like a lightsaber - not as clumsy or random as a Glock."

April 7, 2012, 09:48 PM	#18
Tactical Jackalope Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 6,429	Bob - thank you! I was just a little bit on the concerned side. Appreciate that brother. I admire your knowledge in firearms especially 1911's. I saw a few custom jobs of yours. Dan - I LOVE those grips. Had the 10-8 ones that looker very similar to those but green on my RIA when I sold it. I don't know if I should chance the original grips on this colt of mine....what do you think? Maybe some black ones? Sent from my Desire HD using Tapatalk

April 7, 2012, 10:55 PM	#19
Aphawki Member Join Date: March 17, 2012 Posts: 19	Money very well spent. I will now live vicariously through you.

April 8, 2012, 12:11 AM	#20
Tactical Jackalope Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 6,429	^-------- lol thank you! I'd totally let you shoot it with me at the range!

April 8, 2012, 10:05 PM	#21
loose_holster_dan Senior Member Join Date: April 5, 2011 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 2,461	yeah, i really don't like the look of the oem grips. why buy a 1911 at all if you aren't going to personalize it at least a little? __________________ Favorite range gun for the money - CZ 75B or STI Spartan V 9mm Go-to carry setup - Walther PPS or PPQ in FIST kydex holster 1AK Favorite semi-auto design - HK P7 "A Sig is like a lightsaber - not as clumsy or random as a Glock."

April 8, 2012, 10:32 PM	#22
Fireman179 Senior Member Join Date: April 8, 2012 Location: Tennessee Posts: 106	Awesome 1911 I finally caved in and bought a colt

April 9, 2012, 11:55 AM	#25
loose_holster_dan Senior Member Join Date: April 5, 2011 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 2,461	just went and picked mine up. the seller advertised nib, but this is definitely not. the "idiot mark" is there plain as day. __________________ Favorite range gun for the money - CZ 75B or STI Spartan V 9mm Go-to carry setup - Walther PPS or PPQ in FIST kydex holster 1AK Favorite semi-auto design - HK P7 "A Sig is like a lightsaber - not as clumsy or random as a Glock."