CMP 1911s are back up for purchase

[hipv125]

For those interested the CMP 1911 sales are running again through the month of Sep. if you want a government issued 1911 this is the way to do it!

1911 Information - Civilian Marksmanship Program

The latest on the CMP 1911 sales will be posted on this page, including ordering and grade information as well as availability.

thecmp.org

 

[OK Corgi Rancher]

I just checked the CMP page for this yesterday morning and didn't see this. Thanks for posting!

For anyone interested in a real piece of American firearms history, I highly recommend putting in your packet. It's a pretty painless process and in my experience the CMP under-promises and over-delivers in terms of the quality of their guns.

I put my packet in as soon as the program was announced. My number didn't get selected in the first round but did in the second. It took exactly two years from the date I submitted my package until I got my gun. It was worth the wait.

Here's a couple of pictures of the Colt I got and what it's capable of. Not bad for a 77 year old working gun:

 

[jakeman]

Speaking of, I’ve always lived in the country so I’ve never needed to join a club to shoot.

Can anyone recommend one of the “open” clubs that are out there with low cost absentee memberships so I can meet that part of the requirements? That’s the only one I’m missing.

 

[CutBaitNBlowSh*tUp4ALivin]

Speaking of, I’ve always lived in the country so I’ve never needed to join a club to shoot.

Can anyone recommend one of the “open” clubs that are out there with low cost absentee memberships so I can meet that part of the requirements? That’s the only one I’m missing.

GSSF is CMP certified, or it was, better double check. It's $35 a year and you also get one Glock a year at L.E. pricing.
Edit:

GSSF Is Part of the CMP | GSSF

gssf.pro

GSSF is Part of the CMP
The GLOCK Sport Shooting Foundation is affiliated with the Civilian Marksmanship Program. Our members can continue to take advantage of this program. Please contact us for our affiliation number.

 

[jakeman]

GSSF is CMP certified, or it was, better double check. It's $35 a year and you also get one Glock a year at L.E. pricing.
Edit:

GSSF Is Part of the CMP | GSSF

gssf.pro

GSSF is Part of the CMP
The GLOCK Sport Shooting Foundation is affiliated with the Civilian Marksmanship Program. Our members can continue to take advantage of this program. Please contact us for our affiliation number.

Gracias

 

[Snattlerake]

Blasphemy! Joining a Glock shooting organization to get a 1911.

 

[OK Corgi Rancher]

They have to offer some sort of perks to get people to join!

(For those of you who are humor challenged that's just me having a little fun...)

 

[HoLeChit]

So I own exactly 0 1911s and am pretty out of the loop, but isn’t $1200+ a little high for a used 1911? I just think of the weapons we were issued during OEF, and have a hard time imagining getting premium prices for the vast majority of the weapons I saw/handled.

 

[KOPBET]

Speaking of, I’ve always lived in the country so I’ve never needed to join a club to shoot.

Can anyone recommend one of the “open” clubs that are out there with low cost absentee memberships so I can meet that part of the requirements? That’s the only one I’m missing.

Garand Collectors Assoc - $25.00/yr
RWVA/Appleseeds - $25.00/yr

 

[OK Corgi Rancher]

So I own exactly 0 1911s and am pretty out of the loop, but isn’t $1200+ a little high for a used 1911? I just think of the weapons we were issued during OEF, and have a hard time imagining getting premium prices for the vast majority of the weapons I saw/handled.

These are actually bargain prices for these guns. I'd say they're generally right around 50% of current market value. Of course, that'll vary somewhat depending on the gun and condition but overall I'd say that's a pretty good estimate.

The prices have gone up by about $200 for each grade since the first two sales cycles. Still a bargain for a USGI issue 1911.