NDAA to transfer 1911s to Civilian marksmanship Program

[Nemo]

I was discussing the last 75 years, not way da hail back in history.

Nemo

[Kentactic]

I was discussing the last 75 years, not way da hail back in history.

Nemo

I'm talking about right now today.

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[Grudgie]

It's official. The holy grail of military surplus guns is going to be sold through the CMP.

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2015/11/25/breaking-news-it-is-now-law-the-cmp-can-sell-1911s-to-the-public-a-thanksgiving-day-miracle/

[JoJo]

I posted information on this board and I don't appreciate someone highjacking my thread. Put your scarcasm and beliefs in you own post.

[Grudgie]

An article titled, An Update on CMP 1911 Prices and Grades from CMP Chief Operating Officer Mark Johnson

An Update on CMP 1911 Prices and Grades from CMP Chief Operating Officer Mark Johnson - See more at: http://www.alloutdoor.com/2016/01/19/a-cmp-1911-update-from-cmp-chief-operating-officer-mark-johnson/#sthash.7W2jxFY9.dpuf

In an earlier story I incorrectly wrote that the CMP expected to receive 100,000 1911 pistols from the Army. Johnson corrected my bad information by pointing out that while the National Defense Authorization Act legislation did include a provision that the CMP was “authorized” to receive up to 100,000 pistols, there was no guarantee that the Secretary of the Army will release the pistols, and that the CMP was limited to receiving only “up to” 10,000 pistols a year.

“When the army releases the pistols they could release any amount up to that 10,000,” Johnson said. “There’s no guarantee how many that would be.”

They have no idea on the condition of the pistols in inventory. But, based on their experience with M1 Garand the CMP expects there will be Rack Grade, Field Grade, Service Grade, and Collector Grade pistols available and that he expects 10% to be in the worst condition, 10% to be in the best condition, and the rest somewhere in the middle. (He later added that the CMP will thoroughly inspect, repair, and test fire all pistols prior to sale).

The pricing is expected to start at about $1,000 per pistol with the better grades “priced accordingly.”

The Secretary of the Army has to officially release the pistols to the CMP and there currently is no Secretary of the Army. Consequently, the release of the pistols is dependent on who next fills that post.

[thatGuy]

Yeah guys not cool. I came here looking to find a 1911 for my new girlfriend.. she likes them. It's misguided and I spent 2.3minutes giving her the side eye while asking if she knew why they were call '1911s' but hell she wants one.

We can't all be right all the time, settle into that feeling.

[Nemo]

Like I have always said-- 1911s may not be the best, but there ain't nothing better.

Nemo

[JohnyMac]

May I be so bold to write...Use your money for more useful tools or preps.

The 1911 is a fine handgun. I use to have several (Lost in Hurricane Sandy) either in standard 1911 or Hi-Power models. With that caviott written, I would rather own a newly manufactured battle handgun that costs less and carries more ordinance, than a beat up Army issue 1911 that will go for north of $1,000-. Or a new solar panel system complete with batteries, panel and regulator.

Yes blaspheme but true....

[Kbop]

Well said JohnyMac.

[thatGuy]

Yeah John they lost me at 'the beat ones start at a grand' totally lost.

[Grudgie]

There is a photo going around the internet of some 1911s allegedly about to be transfered over to the CMP. The photo:

http://g503.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=269320

[Nemo]

I'll take 2 please.

Nemo