American Rifleman TV Exclusive: Colt Gold Cup

Published on March 8, 2017
Duration: 2:33

This video provides an in-depth look at the Colt Gold Cup Premiere, a top-tier production pistol. The presenter, a sponsor shooter for Colt, highlights key upgrades and features designed for competitive shooting and general use. The discussion emphasizes customer feedback driving improvements, making it a highly capable firearm straight from the factory.

Quick Summary

The Colt Gold Cup Premiere is a top-tier production pistol featuring a red fiber optic front sight (Novak cut), adjustable rear target sight, full-profile 9mm barrel, and a dual recoil spring system. It boasts enhanced ergonomics with a high grip safety, undercut trigger guard, and 25 LPI checkering, making it suitable for competition.

Chapters

  1. 00:07Introduction to the Colt Gold Cup
  2. 00:14Colt's New Look and Gold Cup Changes
  3. 00:34Key Features: Sights and Barrel
  4. 00:54Dual Recoil Spring System
  5. 01:00Ergonomic Enhancements: Grip and Checkering
  6. 01:14Magazine Funnel for Reloading
  7. 01:19Action Shooting vs. Bullseye
  8. 01:27Stainless Steel Durability
  9. 01:38Features for Experienced Shooters
  10. 01:47Affordable Price Point
  11. 01:49Production Gun vs. Custom Shop
  12. 02:01Availability and Accessibility
  13. 02:03Sponsor Shooter's Experience
  14. 02:11Bian Cup Performance
  15. 02:20Accuracy Out of the Box

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key upgrades on the Colt Gold Cup Premiere?

The Colt Gold Cup Premiere features a red fiber optic front sight with a Novak cut, an adjustable target rear sight, a full-profile 9mm barrel, and a dual recoil spring system. It also includes a high grip safety, undercut trigger guard, and 25 LPI checkering on the front strap and main spring housing.

What calibers are available for the Colt Gold Cup Premiere?

The Colt Gold Cup Premiere is available with a National Match barrel in both 9mm and .45 ACP. The 9mm barrel is a full profile, not a pencil barrel, matching the dimensions of the .45 ACP barrel.

Is the Colt Gold Cup Premiere a custom shop or production model?

The Colt Gold Cup Premiere discussed is a production gun, manufactured on the factory floor and available for purchase at any gun store. It is not a custom shop offering, but it comes with many features typically found on higher-end models.

What are the ergonomic improvements on the Colt Gold Cup Premiere?

Ergonomic improvements include a high grip safety, an undercut trigger guard for a higher hand position, and 25 lines per inch checkering on both the front strap and the main spring housing for enhanced grip security.

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