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CMP Resumes Pistol Sales

Grayfox

Grayfox

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I got an e-mail from CMP this morning. They're selling 1911s again. :D
A few changes in the rules. No more "Rounds" of sales. No more Random Generated Numbers. Its first come, first served until they're gone. Still a lifetime limit of two per customer, but you can order two at the same time if you want.
Prices went up a little, but its still a bargain. ;)
Details at https://thecmp.org/
 
Grayfox said:
I got an e-mail from CMP this morning. They're selling 1911s again. :D
A few changes in the rules. No more "Rounds" of sales. No more Random Generated Numbers. Its first come, first served until they're gone. Still a lifetime limit of two per customer, but you can order two at the same time if you want.
Prices went up a little, but its still a bargain. ;)
Details at https://thecmp.org/
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Would be nice to get a piece of history like these, but way to expensive for someone who is on a fixed income like me + medical bills.
 
I thought the "Range Grade" was interesting.
Maybe they were used by some of the military shooting teams.

Range Grade $1150. These are 1911 pistols for those that want a part of history and a shooter, not a collectable. These are 1911s that have been modified in some way, and may have some commercial parts. No two (2) pistols are alike, the modifications / parts could be any of the following: Night Sights, extended Beaver Tail, Rubber Grips, Barrels, Oversized Slide Release, Target Triggers, Adjustable Rear Sights, Tactical Match Hammer, Competition Grip Safety, Sight Rib, Slides, Checkered Front Strap, Ambidextrous Safety, Different Finishes. Some of the manufactures of these parts are: Bar-Sto, Wilson, Ed Brown, Pachmayer, Hogue, Caspian and Bomar.
 
I was pleased with my CMP Round 3 Service Grade. 1944 Remington Rand in nice condition.


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Prior to the Gun Control Act being passed in 1968 the DCM sold 1911 pistols at $17.00 a gun. I acquired one from an estate over 20 years ago. It has a Colt 1911 frame and an Ithaca slide. It was a post WWII rebuild using new GI parts and sported a new parkerized finish. I agree with NMEDGE and support buying a new one as well for several reasons. Even with mine I have no way of knowing how many rounds have been fired in through it or the wear and tear this pistol has been subjected to. This matters because the frames and slides were not heat treated prior to 1945 and have been known to develop cracks due to hard use. If you buy a surplus pistol and break it you may end up with an expensive paper weight. That said, if you want a gun that might have seen action buy the best you can afford, but be aware there are possible limitations that you wouldn’t experience with a new model 1911 that would be backed by a warranty.
 
The original 1911 was designed to be a combat weapon. Tolerances were intentionally generous so the pistol would still work when covered in dirt, mud and blood and pounded against just about any hard surface in the area without any regular maintenance. Total reliability with combat accuracy was the goal. JMB gave 'em that. (y)
 
For a range gun your going to shoot, there are much better options on new manufacturer guns .... For less cost.
Better sights, better fit, more accurate.
 
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