Posted on 05/09/2018 5:18:34 PM PDT by Simon Green
You know those 1911 pistols that gun owners have been eagerly waiting for since they were finally authorized under the National Defense Authorization Act? Well the Civilian Marksmanship Program has them and theyve just announced pricing. But to get one, youll have to be lucky.
First, the Secretary of the Army only released 8000 pistols (the number is capped at 10,000 per year). And given the demand for them, the CMP will be selling them through a lottery system.
Click here for all the details. But we know you want to know how much theyll cost.
CMP 1911 PRICING:
CMP has priced the 1911 type pistols at fair market value in accordance with CMPs enabling legislation.
Service Grade $1050. Pistol may exhibit minor pitting and wear on exterior surfaces and friction surfaces. Grips are complete with no cracks. Pistol is in issuable condition.
Field Grade $950. Pistol may exhibit minor rust, pitting, and wear on exterior surfaces and friction surfaces. Grips are complete with no cracks. Pistol is in issuable condition.
Rack Grade $850. Pistol will exhibit rust, pitting, and wear on exterior surfaces and friction surfaces. Grips may be incomplete and exhibit cracks. Pistol requires minor work to return to issuable condition.
Auction Grade (Sales will to be determined by auctioning the pistol). The condition of the auction pistol will be described when posted for auction. Note: If you have already purchased a 1911 from CMP you will not be allowed to purchase an auction 1911. If you purchase an auction 1911, your name will be pulled from the sequenced list. No repeat purchasers are allowed until all orders received have been filled.
The shipping cost is included in the price.
Can get you two Sigs....
Or 3 CZ 999 Scorpions
You can buy a nice, new Colt Government Model 1911 for $799.
List price.
https://colt.com/series/TRADITIONAL_SERIES
I thought YouTube might take hickock 45 off so far so good. I never got too close to the sig pistols but Ive heard good things. If you ever get a chance and havent been there go to the Shot Show in Vegas. Best fun I ever had. My 60th birthday present. Then you get to meet the people behind the guns. Only time Ive ever held a 300 H&H double rifle. Heavier than I expected. R Lee Ermey was there with the Glock people but I never caught up to him.
I think I have owned one Sig P220, 3 P226s and a P225.
Of them all I have had a single jam. It was a PMC 90 gr. HP. Probably mostly the short bullet with the wide mouth. It fired perfectly in the P226 tho.
I sold the P225 before shooting it anymore.
It does make me wonder if the double stack mags are more reliable. I have never had a nose dive into the feed ramp with any pistol using double stack mags. I have had it happen rarely with single stack mags and short HPs.
Been to Vegas but not Shot Show
I can get a Kimber for less. NIB, no issues.
A friend says his old 1911 doesnt like hollow points. Shoots ball ammo no problem. We are wondering about feed ramp issues or mag issues. My S&W Commander eats hollow points and ball ammo. We are still messing with the problem. Its really lousy to have to go to the range so much. Glad we both retired.
Look at the plus side 2 background checks (CMP and the dealer. Does not ship to your house >
A piece of history, but too expensive. Unless you are expecting them to be sought out collectors items in the future, which is not too likely since so many were made, they’re not rare.
They need to get the money back for the three Humvees that were destroyed when the Soldier cut the Parachute lines.
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