CMP 1911s

[Falfan2017]

Let's go this route, if I had a rat looking 1911 with cmp papers, 20% bluing left, not sure what % the gray patina overrides the color, it rattled like a 71 Pinto with 400K miles on it, no beavertail grip safety because we all love to scream like little girls from trigger bite, lol, would you give me 1K for it?

I'm telling you right now, no way would I. History of the gun means nothing to me.

Not sure there's much history to these things. If you inherit your grandfathers axe and then have to replace the handle then the next year the head is it still your grandfathers axe?

 

[Milo 2.0]

Not sure there's much history to these things. If you inherit your grandfathers axe and then have to replace the handle then the next year the head is it still your grandfathers axe?

Lol, I have my money earmarked for more productive things, I've polished a turd or 2 in my day, still just a turd only shiny.

 

[hoz53]

I suppose you could inquire if that one is in the CMP inventory?

It seems like they would do that for veterans but I haven’t heard it happening.

 

[hoz53]

You wish"
It's interesting to note that each company that we're awarded a contract and were issued serial numbers, 1 - not all even made a gun -( never went into production)
also interesting is that even though they were intended to be the same there's minor stuff such as hash lines on the hammer or slide stop that Ithaca would do differently than Colt etc. it goes on and on from year to year factory to factory.
I'm certainly no expert, and I'm sure there are hundreds of them however I've only seen 1 that had all the right (bye the book ) stuff
J

I ordered the book.

I enjoy looking around at the gun shows for 1911s once in awhile you'll see some good deals but you bust em when you pull out the book.
Colt Talo models are top notch builds. Older Colt Gold Gups and National Match pistols are cool and those can be Springfield or whatever but they should have smith NM markings. Those were built by the Armory for competition.
Total there have been a Bazillion 1911s in production.
Sorry to ramble on I'm kind of a 1911 nut

im a 1911 fan also so it’s good to hear your ramblings. I guess no one who viewed this thread turned in 1911 CMP packet. The deadline was oct 4 postmark. People should know their lotto number by nov sometime.

 

[pirate ammo]

8 or 9 years ago some 1911's came back from South Korean war era, still in the pasteboard boxes, still in grease packing, unfired, they where going for about $1800.00,,

edit thing: might of been 10 or 12 years ago,,all I know is I bought 4 at 1400.00
and sold at 1800.00 with no problem,,

 

[pirate ammo]

I'm actually in the market for a Ruger Blackhawk 45 Long Colt
Jim
Addendum- don't tell my wife

the new blackhawks have black rubber grips, the Vaqueros have wood but cost a little more, maybe think Blackhawk convertible,45 colt and 45 ACP , change cylinders,,

 

[Link]

I have a CMP grand, that was a nice price for a nice gun, these not so much lol Not for me. ;[

 

[pirate ammo]

It's just for Black Bear defense at the Montana property , they don't care what the grips are made of.

bear defense,,Taurus 627 Tracker or Magnum Research , both come in 44 Magnum, load like I do mine,,1 very hurting bear,,300 gr. Nosler hollowpoint

 

[r bose]

The consensus on the Bullseye Forum is that the best bang for your buck is a Springfield Armory Range Officer. All it needs is a trigger job and a new fit bushing and it will take you to Master. And don’t bother with Les Baer, Wilson, or Kimber as the fitup isn’t right. They may shoot for a while, but for how long.

I bought a range Officer just after they came out a couple years back and paid $692.00 total. Wonderful gun that shoots better than I ever will. Haven't done a thing to it. Couldn't imagine paying so much more for a pistol from the CMP that probably couldn't hold the black at 50 yards.

 

[r bose]

8 or 9 years ago some 1911's came back from South Korean war era, still in the pasteboard boxes, still in grease packing, unfired, they where going for about $1800.00,,

edit thing: might of been 10 or 12 years ago,,all I know is I bought 4 at 1400.00
and sold at 1800.00 with no problem,,

My guess is if the CMP has anything like these above they'll go to their auction site and not be included in the lottery selection.

 

[pirate ammo]

My guess is if the CMP has anything like these above they'll go to their auction site and not be included in the lottery selection.

there was only one Wholesaler that had them and if I remember right there was only a couple of thousand of them,,in hindsight I should of kept them, could of sold them to Hoz,,

 

[DirtySteve]

I suppose you could inquire if that one is in the CMP inventory?

Well currently I have five 1911's and don't need another. lol.. That being said I don't have a S&W Performance Center 1911 yet either. So there might be room for two more. lol.. Need I realize has absolutely nothing to do with any thing gun related..

 

[hoz53]

8 or 9 years ago some 1911's came back from South Korean war era, still in the pasteboard boxes, still in grease packing, unfired, they where going for about $1800.00,,

edit thing: might of been 10 or 12 years ago,,all I know is I bought 4 at 1400.00
and sold at 1800.00 with no problem,,

Good info pirate Thanks

 

[hoz53]

there was only one Wholesaler that had them and if I remember right there was only a couple of thousand of them,,in hindsight I should of kept them, could of sold them to Hoz,,

Now Pirate- you’re spilling the beans and showing you’re not all knowing after all

 

[joshb]

Now Pirate- you’re spilling the beans and showing you’re not all knowing after all

Did ya win the lottery, last night?

 

[Timnichols]

I have a Springfield micro compact I bought from a friend for 375$. He changed to glocks It fits me very well.

 

[hoz53]

Did ya win the lottery, last night?

frayed knot

 

[hoz53]

Anybody here apply to the CMP 1911 lotto?

Aw common guys we havent had a chance to buy a GI 1911 in fifty years and with the dems taking majoritys in the house and senate in coming midterms who knows if well ever get another chance. somebody out of the 20,000 on this forum besides me must have submitted their package?????

 

[TRA]

Aw common guys we havent had a chance to buy a GI 1911 in fifty years and with the dems taking majoritys in the house and senate in coming midterms who knows if well ever get another chance. somebody out of the 20,000 on this forum besides me must have submitted their package?????

Contrary to popular belief, 1911's and 1911A1's have been readily available out in the civilian market for decades. I have never visited a "Gun Show"?....that you could not buy a 1911 there. They are out there and somewhat plentiful from the days when the DCM and the NRA dumped a shitload of them starting about 12-17.00 dollars each. I've owned at least a dozen of them over the years, shot a bunch up to include Army maintained NM 1911A1's. A rack 1911 is reasonably and the military used to have a particular match where bone stock rack US mil models had to be used. I have since disposed/sold off my Gov 1911's and have a pile of a lot of Colts many, many variations. The only plus I have seen is the Rack guns are parkerized and to me the more is wears the better it looks. Other than that, it's just another 1911.....no magic, no better, no worse. OOOH, Changing the sights is not a very welcomed modification. Do that and you might just as well buy a knock off . Save your money as sooner or later the cmp will be offering prime condition NM guns, they will be pricey, if you really think you just have to have one.

Same deal with the Garands. They were readily available along with Carbines and if you wanted one they were to be had most anywhere there was a "gun show"? or shop. The DCM kept the prices low as at one time they were dirt cheap, and with a little luck you could land yourself a correct grade. I have a Garand-M1- with all correct Winchester parts, and has very, very little use. It come out of the "DCM" under the normal channels......them days are looooooooong gone.

Then the CMP took control and you see how that is working. Some of their
Garands and Carbines bring well >5000.00. There is no way you will get a rare piece from them by mistake.

MY money goes to Colt MKIV series 70, even some 80"s. A full collection of Colts is an awesome sight.....wish mine was.

You will not wear those 1911's out, and the NM guns are just about bullet proof, if treated well. So shooting them is not a problem unless you want to see if you can break the frame,...... and it can be done.

 

[hoz53]

Contrary to popular belief, 1911's and 1911A1's have been readily available out in the civilian market for decades. I have never visited a "Gun Show"?....that you could not buy a 1911 there. They are out there and somewhat plentiful from the days when the DCM and the NRA dumped a shitload of them starting about 12-17.00 dollars each. I've owned at least a dozen of them over the years, shot a bunch up to include Army maintained NM 1911A1's. A rack 1911 is reasonably and the military used to have a particular match where bone stock rack US mil models had to be used. I have since disposed/sold off my Gov 1911's and have a pile of a lot of Colts many, many variations. The only plus I have seen is the Rack guns are parkerized and to me the more is wears the better it looks. Other than that, it's just another 1911.....no magic, no better, no worse. OOOH, Changing the sights is not a very welcomed modification. Do that and you might just as well buy a knock off . Save your money as sooner or later the cmp will be offering prime condition NM guns, they will be pricey, if you really think you just have to have one.

Same deal with the Garands. They were readily available along with Carbines and if you wanted one they were to be had most anywhere there was a "gun show"? or shop. The DCM kept the prices low as at one time they were dirt cheap, and with a little luck you could land yourself a correct grade. I have a Garand-M1- with all correct Winchester parts, and has very, very little use. It come out of the "DCM" under the normal channels......them days are looooooooong gone.

Then the CMP took control and you see how that is working. Some of their
Garands and Carbines bring well >5000.00. There is no way you will get a rare piece from them by mistake.

MY money goes to Colt MKIV series 70, even some 80"s. A full collection of Colts is an awesome sight.....wish mine was.

You will not wear those 1911's out, and the NM guns are just about bullet proof, if treated well. So shooting them is not a problem unless you want to see if you can break the frame,...... and it can be done.

Thanks for that info TRA. I do have some colt series 70s.