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CMP 1911- got my number

Hoz
BTW my gunsmith has an old timer for sale, I could send you some pictures and contact info just say the word.
J
 
Sounds like a protest. For a couple bucks you could join a club like the rest of us have to do to buy from CMP. You make it sound like you’re banned somehow from buying anything from them.
Not a protest at all. Dont have an affiliated club anywhere around me
 
My dads neighbor talked about the 1911 he was issued. He said all he ever used it for was second base when they played soft ball. How are you going to know if you got a real war fighters 1911 or second base? A brand new 1911 Remington R1 stainless steel at Buds Guns is $607 cash price $625 full retail. As for me you can buy second base for over $1000 i'll take the new Remington.
 
My dads neighbor talked about the 1911 he was issued. He said all he ever used it for was second base when they played soft ball. How are you going to know if you got a real war fighters 1911 or second base? A brand new 1911 Remington R1 stainless steel at Buds Guns is $607 cash price $625 full retail. As for me you can buy second base for over $1000 i'll take the new Remington.
That’s a great story and I believe it. Thanks for that perspective
 
IMG_0250.JPG Not all Remington R-1 are created equal! :)
My dads neighbor talked about the 1911 he was issued. He said all he ever used it for was second base when they played soft ball. How are you going to know if you got a real war fighters 1911 or second base? A brand new 1911 Remington R1 stainless steel at Buds Guns is $607 cash price $625 full retail. As for me you can buy second base for over $1000 i'll take the new Remington.
 
Interesting read. www.americanrifleman.org/decades

Wiley Clapp-
On July 1, 1965, I landed—by helicopter—in Vietnam. I stayed there until just before Christmas of 1966. Every waking minute of every day of that time, I had the same 1911 .45 pistol on my hip. At night, it was within arm's reach or tied to my wrist. Straight out of the arsenal refinish program and looking pretty snazzy when I got it, the .45 gradually lost all finish. Parkerizing is the casualty when you have to use aggressive cleaning to get the night rust off.

Makes me wonder how many times the parts have been reused In rebuilds?

Rebuilds , still a piece of history.
 
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Theres not a single one thats original anymore i figure. Theyve all been thru there at some point. Adds to the history
I'm pretty sure there's a few around that are under lock and key, handled only with white gloves.
As pointed out half the fun is research and finding all the period correct parts.
A good family project for many collectors.
 
Not a protest at all. Dont have an affiliated club anywhere around me
You can join clubs like the GCA, ( www.thegca.org ) if you are into Garands, or there are some others online.

That would satisfy the "club" requirement. Not too difficult.

The window for ordering is currently closed, however.

Mike B

PS: take a look at the CMP forum for pics of received 1911's. Mixmasters, (many), but most fresh from Anniston rebuild.
 
I may join the garand collectors even though i dont own one

Given your unusual circumstances with no clubs in your area that could / would affiliate with the CMP that looks like a great option for you.

Then you could be a CMP customer with a good feeling knowing a portion of any money you spend with them helps protect and promote the shooting sports for years to come.
 

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