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Post by Toecutter1978 » Thu Dec 07, 2017 10:54 am

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Want a surplus 1911 pistol from the U.S. Army? Here is your chance

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The U.S. Army is planning to transfer up to 10,000 surplus 1911 pistols to the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) as early as 2018, according to the Army Times.  The .45 caliber pistols would then be put up for sale to civilians who qualify to purchase them from CMP.  The move comes as part of the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which would order the sale of the handguns, and which only awaits the approval of President Trump to come into effect.

The Army replaced the 1911 back in 1986 with the M9 Beretta 9mm pistol, according to Army Times.  The Beretta is now in the process of being replaced by the Sig Sauer P320 “Modular Handgun System,” which will be known as the M17 (full size) and M18 (compact) in U.S. Army nomenclature.



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Post by Toecutter1978 » Thu Dec 07, 2017 10:55 am

Oh yeah! Even if I am not able to get one of these, prices should come down overall so us broke folks have a chance.

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Post by ssracer » Thu Dec 07, 2017 10:59 am

Wouldn’t bet on it. And the process for getting one, you basically have to go through two NICS checks. I’d love to have an old 1911 but I’m not gonna drop $1K on a used and abused rack grade pistol.


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Post by Toecutter1978 » Thu Dec 07, 2017 11:03 am

Also hope the M9 goes up for sale. It would be sweet to own a mil one.

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Post by WLJ » Thu Dec 07, 2017 11:04 am

Everything I'm reading suggests that these are ragged the F out.
It came from the internet so take that info for what you paid for it.
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Post by Toecutter1978 » Thu Dec 07, 2017 1:53 pm

WLJ wrote:Everything I'm reading suggests that these are ragged the F out.
It came from the internet so take that info for what you paid for it.
I imagine these are only good for display purpose only. Still would be neat to own one, if the price is right.

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Post by kokopelli » Thu Dec 07, 2017 3:03 pm

Prices will be $800-$1,000 for ‘rack grade’ pistols. The director of the CMP wanted to ‘price them out of the hands of anyone who would do something nefarious with them’.

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Post by WLJ » Thu Dec 07, 2017 3:05 pm

kokopelli wrote:Prices will be $800-$1,000 for ‘rack grade’ pistols. The director of the CMP wanted to ‘price them out of the hands of anyone who would do something nefarious with them’.
Yeah, because gang bangers get guns from the CMP :roll:

Are they going to grind off the bayonet lugs? :llama:
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Post by Dave1965 » Thu Dec 07, 2017 7:13 pm

Save your money, you can already get one in better shape than rack grade for 12 to 1500. Much better.

The only thing is that it may not be COLT marked. CMP will get some of everything, COLT, USS and SINGER are the better ones but they will cull them out and price them waaaaaaay up there. Most will probably be remington rand or ithaca (which is ok, but pretty common around).

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Post by Toddstang » Thu Dec 07, 2017 7:45 pm

I'll pass. Better collectors for less can be found.

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Post by ssracer » Thu Dec 07, 2017 9:06 pm

Dave1965 wrote:Save your money, you can already get one in better shape than rack grade for 12 to 1500. Much better.

The only thing is that it may not be COLT marked. CMP will get some of everything, COLT, USS and SINGER are the better ones but they will cull them out and price them waaaaaaay up there. Most will probably be remington rand or ithaca (which is ok, but pretty common around).
They’ve already said any rare types will be pulled out and sent to their auctions


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Post by Jff24Gordn » Fri Dec 08, 2017 12:03 am

I think the 2 background checks is absurd. They won’t let me use my C&R FFL for it. Do they realize I can buy an out of state machine gun that is C&R and fill out the paperwork and once it gets stamped, it’s mailed directly to my house. But I guess a 1911 is more dangerous than a Browning 1917 with 250 round belts.

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Post by WLJ » Tue Dec 12, 2017 5:47 pm

CMP Emails List of Requirements for 1911 Purchase
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2017 ... -purchase/
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Post by Toecutter1978 » Tue Dec 12, 2017 6:55 pm

Well one day I shall own one.

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Post by WLJ » Tue Dec 19, 2017 9:19 am

CMP Issues Clarification on 1911 Purchase Requirements
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2017 ... uirements/
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Post by Toddstang » Tue Dec 19, 2017 11:33 am

Stool sample now required.

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Post by son of liberty » Wed Dec 20, 2017 12:18 am

Toddstang wrote:Stool sample now required.
Not always required, but i always give one.
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Post by Toecutter1978 » Thu May 10, 2018 9:53 pm

https://www.tactical-life.com/news/cmp- ... -ordering/

Pricing is up. Oh man!

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Post by PDM » Thu May 10, 2018 10:01 pm

In the comments:

Sounds like they're pricing them to make damn sure the ones that used them won't get one!
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Post by WLJ » Thu May 10, 2018 10:04 pm

What? No Full Semi Autos?
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Post by kokopelli » Sat May 12, 2018 11:25 am

Did Lotus take over CMP pricing?

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Post by Toddstang » Sat May 12, 2018 2:05 pm

kokopelli wrote:Did Lotus take over CMP pricing?
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Post by Toecutter1978 » Sat May 12, 2018 4:20 pm

Toddstang wrote:
kokopelli wrote:Did Lotus take over CMP pricing?
LMAO!
So true. It would be nice to own one, but that's about it, a nice thought.

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Post by Mexican Kerry » Sun May 20, 2018 11:05 pm

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This pic was in the first link for the CMP. I seriously doubt any of the pistols will be in this condition (maybe the odd auction grade piece) so I wouldn't get too upset about missing out on this program. They aren't blowing out mint un-issued pistols in a lottery you won't win. There are lots of GI pistols out there if you want one. The prices they list in the second link actually sound ok for the stated condition ranges given what values are these days, but you also have to remember these should really only be purchased as a conversation piece or as a collectible you don't plan on using (much).

If you just want a WW2 style shooter, buy a Springfield GI or a Rock Island or an Auto Ordnance. They look and feel the same, and are reasonable facsimiles of the old A1's, and you don't have to worry so much about if it breaks.

Granted there is an appeal to having the genuine article....

Just my 2 cents and its worth exactly that. I'm not involved with the sorting and grading of the pistols they receive, maybe I'm wrong and they have a motherlode of really nice stuff to sell.

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Post by Mexican Kerry » Sun May 20, 2018 11:09 pm

If they have one of these up though, buy it. Don't ask questions, just buy it. Then look them up and thank me. Not likely, but one can dream.....

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