Who is going to buy a 1911 from CMP?

2015-12-13T20:58:04-05:00

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/

BREAKING NEWS: It Is Now Law, The CMP Will Sell 1911s To The Public - A Thanksgiving Day Miracle...

On November 25th, 2015, President Barack Obama has signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act of 2016, included in which is a provision for the Civilian Marksmanship to sell 1911 handguns to the United States shooting public. The bill includes Section 1087, which allows the transfer of handguns from the United States Army to … Read More …

Response by COL Jon Thompson made Dec 13 at 2015 9:03 PM

2015-12-13T21:03:22-05:00

This is my plan. I checked CMP today and they still did not have any information posted. Of course, it will also depend on how much they cost. I just traded a Springfield Armory stainless steel M1911A1 this fall but kept two of the magazines just in case this happened.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 13 at 2015 9:05 PM

2015-12-13T21:05:06-05:00

Depends on the price

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 13 at 2015 9:05 PM

2015-12-13T21:05:09-05:00

The article sounds like a bunch of hype to buy very used handguns. If I need a handgun, I will buy a new one, so I know it is in good shape.

Response by SSG (ret) William Martin made Dec 13 at 2015 9:13 PM

2015-12-13T21:13:16-05:00

I bet the anti-gun folks hate this.

Response by PO1 John Miller made Dec 13 at 2015 9:24 PM

2015-12-13T21:24:25-05:00

I'm not so sure I'm keen on the idea of buying a used military weapon. Who knows exactly how many rounds have been fired through it over the years?

Response by PO2 Wesley Wilson made Dec 13 at 2015 10:24 PM

2015-12-13T22:24:14-05:00

I have purchased several guns from CMP. I dont have a single regret. That being said I do not look for CMP to sell the 1911 anytime soon if at all. They are not set up to sell pistols. They still say they will not sell them.

In the past when surplus weapons that the cmp did not sell came on the market they were purchased in large lots at auction by various dealers, I look for this to be the case here. My best guess is they will average in the 600 range. Some cheaper some more expensive.

Response by MAJ Bryan Zeski made Dec 13 at 2015 11:09 PM

2015-12-13T23:09:05-05:00

So, the completely anti-gun President who wants nothing more than to "disarm the American people!" (as I hear day in and day out around here), signed into law a provision to sell MORE guns to the American public?! What kind of sorcery is this?

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 14 at 2015 1:24 AM

2015-12-14T01:24:26-05:00

Have mine ordered.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Dec 14 at 2015 4:33 AM

2015-12-14T04:33:03-05:00

Oh my, Plenty of History, Plenty of Knock Down Power, A Military Classic. No I would pass. Every one I ever shot was very "Life Experienced" and had a lot of play in it. The Only One I ever liked Shooting and was very accurate with was my Dept Heads (He was on the Naval Shooting Team) was his 45 with the Weighted Competition Barrel.

Response by SPC David Wyckoff made Dec 18 at 2015 9:20 AM

2015-12-18T09:20:17-05:00

Defniitely. But as a shop owner I hope to pick up a few. I already have my Gramps' Colt that he passed down to my Uncle, that came to me when he passed in Feb. Would like to have an SA and an Ithaca.

Response by SFC William "Bill" Moore made Dec 22 at 2015 7:49 AM

2015-12-22T07:49:21-05:00

I'm going for TWO!! Trained on them, own one already and want one for my wife and daughter.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 2 at 2016 3:54 PM

2016-03-02T15:54:14-05:00

yea if I knew all the requirements

Response by SPC Andrew Ross made Nov 27 at 2017 9:48 AM

2017-11-27T09:48:20-05:00

Here is some updated info which should be accurate:

https://www.gunsamerica.com/blog/military-spending-bill-authorizes-sale-8000-military-surplus-1911s/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=20171124_FridayDigest_149&utm_campaign=/blog/military-spending-bill-authorizes-sale-8000-military-surplus-1911s/

Military Spending Bill Authorizes Sale of 8,000 Military Surplus 1911s Next Year - GunsAmerica...

If Congress does nothing else this year (which is possible), at least they’ll have helped thousands of government-issued M1911s find good homes.

Response by CW5 Jack Cardwell made Dec 2 at 2017 6:39 PM

2017-12-02T18:39:07-05:00

CMP has two stores one in AL and the other in OH.

http://thecmp.org/cmp_sales/cmp-stores/

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Response by Cpl Bernie Stanaway made Dec 2 at 2017 7:34 PM

2017-12-02T19:34:25-05:00

If I can afford it, I'll be buying one! My dad gave me one when I was a kid. Very low serial number. Anyway he needed money and ended up selling it while I was in the military.....:(