Customer Reviews for Colt O5070X Gold Cup Trophy 45 ACP 5" 8+1 Black Rubber Grip Stainless

Great gun amazing price friendly service and fast delivery. Can’t say enough good about buds.

Gold Cup, great weapon, great finish, great balance. Buds great price and fast shipping.

Great pistol. Sold my Kimber to get it, not sorry I did. Have put over 400 rounds through it will no ftf or jams. Looks great, fires straight, and got a good deal from Buds.

The classic Colt SS Gold cup trophy. What else can one Say.

I've been a 1911 guy since the Army issued me my first one in MP school 30 something years ago. I qualified "Expert" with this pistol then and have enjoyed shooting them ever since. The main advantage of shooting with a 1911 is the single action trigger pull that allows you to shoot it accurately. With its 5" match-grade barrel, light trigger pull, and tight tolerances the Cot Gold Cup maximizes accuracy above all else. Although I carried one in service for years, I wouldn't carry this (or any 1911) as a service weapon now. An 8 round max capacity is relatively sparse these days. It's also too big for concealed carry. I purchased this pistol to take to the range. It's fun to shoot, accurate, controllable, and not bad to look at (a least the metal bits). My only complaints (and the reason for the less than perfect score) are as follows. The black on black sights were not optimal in a dimly lit range. I immediately swapped out the front sight for a Novak red fiber optic one. The stock rubber grips are cheap and ugly. I swapped them out for some Wilson Combat burl wood ones with hex screws. I also put a WC checkered front strap on until I can get a gunsmith to hand checker it. I also replaced the main spring housing with a WC checkered one that has a better mag well. Finally, the pistol came with one 8rd magazine and one 7rd magazine (???). I spent another $100 on four Kimber 8rd magazines with rubber bottoms that work better with my new mag well. Here's my bottom line: If you're on a budget or don't mind putting in another $500-$700 to make this pistol completely yours who wouldn't want a real Colt Gold Cup in your collection? If you're looking for something that has all the features out of the box, I'd consider a Kimber Team Match, a Les Baer Boss, or perhaps a Dan Wesson Bruin (with its 6" barrel). All of these have features that not only make them an accurate range pistol, but come with all of the bells and whistles right out of the box for about what I ended up putting into this Gold Cup.

This gun's reputation is very well deserved. I'd never shot a 1911 until a couple of months ago (I'd always been a Beretta man). At the range in December, I shot a Colt O1070XSE. At 7 yards, I could cover my 8-shot group with a quarter (I've NEVER been able to do this with my Berettas). Was this just luck? Nope! Repeated it two more times. After that day I HAD to have a 1911. I did a ton of research in the $1000 - $1500 range. Everything I read pointed to Colt or Kimber. While I'm certain that Kimber makes a fine product, I decided to stick with the American legacy, and I'm glad I did. Gun came in today. After the transfer at my FFL, I went to the gun club for the first 100 rounds. It was flawless. The gun can very obviously shoot straighter than I can. My first several groups were usually between 1"-2". After several mags, the groups got smaller, usually not exceeding 1-1/2" (not counting a couple of flyers). I'm able to look at this gun and get the "warm fuzzies" about my choice. I would definitely recommend.

My pur chasing of my Colt Gold Cup with Buds was smooth, and I will definitely be using them again. I shot my Gold cup yesterday, and it was great

I am happy with the performance of this gun and I couldn't expect it to shoot or function any better, Colt is an excellent firearm manufacturer. My overall experience purchasing this gun was pleasant and I was kept in the know about the progress of my order and it arrived at the store where the staff was efficient and completed my transaction promptly. This was my first time buying from Buds online and will more than likely use this website for my next purchase as well. Thank You

Bud's Gun Shop...you rock!!..I was advised along every inch of the process..no issues whatever...thanks so much. Now, for the Gold Cup....simply...an awesome weapon. 2 Magazines, 5 rounds each to calibrate......next 5 magazines....I took the "black" out of the target. This is an awesome Colt; I am an experienced shooter of 1911's,,,,,all Military....and .....WOW.....I love this weapon, This should be the Military weapon of choice. Over 500 rounds since Christmas, not one FTF or FTE.....ball ammo, and semi-wad cutter....accurate, accurate, accurate. NRA competitive shooter.....Camp Perry, here I come!!

Very nice pistol. As accurate as any pistol I've ever owned. Have only fired about 100 rounds so far but have had no problems at all. I have a habit of buying a gun and then selling it a year or so later. The wife told me I can't sell this one! Highly recommended.

I just received the Colt 45 Gold Cup Trophy. I haven't had time to work with it or fire it but I was very pleased with the condition and that the weapon I received was exactly as represented. Bud's Guns was great to work with, they were quick to reply, and handled my transaction 100% and very professionally. Kept me posted as my pistol when through from purchase to shipping to my FFL and beyond. I will definitely buy again and would recommend Bud's to anyone interested in a great gun dealer. Very refreshing.

I think this is probably one of the best "shooting" guns I own. I really like how it feels in the hand and the reset is is ridiculously short, love it. But when it comes right down to it, I prefer my Glock 17 as a carry. The 1911 is stupid complex when it comes to break down. Yes I even shot the spring clear across the room breaking it down to clean. So I love shooting this gun, love how it feals but I HATE breaking it down for any reason.

This gun is very pleasing on the eyes, and has some nice features such as adjustable sights. I am pretty disapointed in Colt however because it has been very problematic. I have had a ton of loading and ejecting problems with both colt factory mags, and same problems to a lesser extent with chip mcormick mags. I sent the mags back to colt, first thinking it was the mags, and while I was waiting, i bought a chip mcormick mag to see if it was in fact the mags. I sent the mags back to colt over a month ago, and have yet to hear from them, and at the same time, I sent an LCP back to ruger for service- I got the ruger back fully repaired in less than a week, and nothing from colt. Ironically, this gun replaced a Para Ordinance Expert 1911 that I bought for $400 that worked perfectly. I only replaced the Para because I wanted a higher end 1911. For almost 3 times the price, to have these kinds of problems are unacceptable. I took the colt to a 1911 specialist to see what he thinks because if Colt can't even get their act together to replace my mags in over a month, there is no way I will trust them with repairing my 1911...............................or trust them for any other gun in the future. I should have gone with Springfield instead.

This 1911 CGC is near perfect. Been shooting Colts for 40+ years and compete as retired law enforcement. It has an excellent balance, trigger travel adjustment, beautiful finish and is amazing accurate 'out-of-the-box'. No ambidextrous safety and 2 mags.. The slide is completely tight and I cannot shake a rattle out of it. The combat hammer was a big selling point for me. The wide trigger 'feels' like 4lbs and I wouldn't change it. I got 6 inch groups, offhand at 25 yards on the first range trip. It is the perfect weight to soak up recoil and allow for pleasant shooting and follow up shots. I put 300 rounds through it on the first trip and enjoyed every shot of warm 230gr Hornady ammo. My pref was to toss the stock grips for slimline OD AlumaGrips, which are beautiful with Colt's SS. Never a hiccup in over 600 rounds. Not a fan of the stock sights as they show black front against black rear (had to put whiteout on front sight), but they worked well at 25 yards. May upgrade the sights ... someday. This is my 23rd(?) transaction with Bud's. I have other Colts, and have fired 1911 clones, but this is the finest sidearm I have ever fired in my life and it just beams with solid Quality.

buds is my go to place for guns. with them and my ffl dealer i have expereienced prompt dependable service the gold cup i bougnt i great . couldnt ask for a finer gun . ive always bought colt and will continue to.

I already had one Gold Cup, but when Buds reduced the price to $1,002 a few months ago, I couldn't resist buying another. I put it on lay-away and paid it off recently. Great gun, price, options and service. Thanks Buds - I'll keep buying.

Another really outstanding purchase from Bud's. This Colt has been on my list for a very long time. and now that I have it, it doesn't disappoint. Quality of the build is excellent, slide is much tighter than expected (not that it really matters when your talking thousandths,) and it's an absolute tack driver. I'm also pretty obsessive about the appearance of my guns, and I will tell you there isn't an unwanted mark, scratch or mar on this stainless beauty. I would recommend this gun - and Bud's - without any reservation.

Awesome awesome awesome gun...super accurate!...if you miss with this gun you must be a bad shot!...great service!!...fast shipping...tenth gun I've got from buds and gonna get more!

Made numerous purchases from Buds. I have a collection of 1911's and wanted to round it out with a Colt Gold Cup, once I took it home and anxious to take it to the range, I noticed the thumb safety was difficult to move. I broke it down and cleaned it and lubricated it to no avail. Contacted Colt they sent me a paid label to send back, that was 2 weeks ago still waiting for status. I am sure based on various feedback that once it comes back from Colt I will be happy, but for a new gun very disheartening. Moral of the story, check your gun purchase carefully before you accept from your FFL.

The firearm is a true Colt! Wonderfully fit, tight, shoots like a breeze. Fired over 600 rounds with no malfunctions of any kind! Run of the mill UMC, Federal, Winchester, and PMC ammo all feed without hitch. The only problem was finding a decent leather holster for such a fine firearm. Like all Colt 1911s it is a bit heavy but that's OK by me. If you value nostalgia and quality, this is the way to go.

It came in great shape and I was pleased with it. I am not the best of pistol shooter and my hits were all over the target at about 20 yards. If I was shooting at a cow, I would have hit it maybe 4/5 times. If it was a coke can, maybe one. No jams and I have shot about 150 rounds. Is it worth $1.1K?, I think not in my case. I can buy a rifle or a ruger mark-3 .22 pistol for far less and it hit the target every time and have more satisfactiion. Would I buy from Buds again, yes and I did. I bought a Colt AR6721 and a AR15A4.

Awesome Awesome Awesome Awesome Awesome Awesome

First of all let me say the fit and finish on this Colt is outstanding. The slide to frame feels very smooth, and the trigger breaks clean and crisp. I cycled a box of 50 Winchester 230 fmj’s thru this gun using both the 8 round, and 7 round mags without any problems. The only thing I might change is the front sight to a white dot or fiber optic. I purchased this Gold Cup Trophy, and the new Colt Mustang Pocketlite .380 as my first purchase from Bud’s. Bud’s informed me thru every step of the process by email. Thanks Bud’s for the excellent service.

I love this pistol! It is one of those guns you need to order, just to have in the collection!! I have multiple 1911s:Rock Island, Colt (a WWII trophy) and 2 Sigs (my Tacops is still my #1 go to shooter!), but I just love how this one feels. The weight and balance is fantastic and it is a better shooter than I. If you want a great shooter, that not every 1911 shooter at the range has, get this one. I have absolutely no regrets with this purchase!

This Gold Cup Trophy is a great gun, feels great, and looks great. Thanks Bud.