CMP 1911’s: Yes, They’re Real & Here’s How To Buy One

[Annihilator]

Here is an article for the history buffs and the 1911 aficionados.....CMP 1911.

CMP 1911s: Yes, They’re Real & Here’s How to Buy One

US military handguns have not been sold to citizens as surplus weapons in quite a long time. Given the current political climate, it’s really hard to tell how long the CMP will keep getting 1911s to sell. I am really happy with the pistol I received, and I believe you will be as well if you get...

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[David N.]

A friend of mine inherited a M1911 and several M1 carbines. He sold all of them, except for one M1. He regrets not keeping the 1911, though.

 

[wmg1299]

I'm sure these are perfect for some shooters, but it seems to me like you could get some really good modern 1911's for the $850-$1050 price of the CMP guns without all of the extra paperwork hurdles. Unless I were a hardcore military collector, I'd have a hard time picking one of these over a new Springfield Range Officer. I do like they that they are finally being offered for sale to the public. I wonder how our government determined that something that had already been purchased by the taxpayers required an additional $1k before it could be transferred to an individual.