Maybe I'm dreaming, maybe not.
I recently took a tour of the CMP ware houses while at the CMPs Advanced Maintenance Class.
I was shown pallets after pallets of M1911s the Army turned over to the CMP because its cheaper to give them away then store of destroy them.
The CMP has no info on what they will do with the pistols as of yet.
When I got home, I read where an amendment to the military apportions bill was added authorizing the CMP to sell surplus pistols to qualified US Citizens.
Whether the amendment will make it through the final vote is anyone's guess.
But it would behoove interested parties to keep an eye one the CMP's web site, you never know. One thing for certain, if offered they will go fast.
Before you say anti gunners will never allow it to happen think back to the pre-CMP days where the DCM was responsible for selling surplus military guns and providing training in their use.
The DCM was an army run program that was funded by congress.
In 1996 Sen Fienstine successfully fought to defund the DCM which turned out to be a super win for the American Citizen.
Congress cut the funding, turned the operation over to civilians to manage. Their funding would come from the sales of surplus rifles, ammo, and related supplies.
Under the DCM you were limited to 1 rifle per life time. Under the CMP you're limited to 12 a year.
I got my Dist. Rifle badge under the DCM. after I got the required leg points it took 18 months to get my DR Badge. Now if you leg out, your badge, if not given at the match will beat you home.
Tons more events and programs. Much more efficiently run.
All because of anti gunners. So it could happen. If you want a USGI 1911, keep an eye on the news and the CMP website.
For info the CMP is already selling brand new USGI magazines for the 1911, limit of 10. I have my 10 in route as I type this.
SUPPORT THE CMP, THEY EXIST TO SUPPORT YOU.
I recently took a tour of the CMP ware houses while at the CMPs Advanced Maintenance Class.
I was shown pallets after pallets of M1911s the Army turned over to the CMP because its cheaper to give them away then store of destroy them.
The CMP has no info on what they will do with the pistols as of yet.
When I got home, I read where an amendment to the military apportions bill was added authorizing the CMP to sell surplus pistols to qualified US Citizens.
Whether the amendment will make it through the final vote is anyone's guess.
But it would behoove interested parties to keep an eye one the CMP's web site, you never know. One thing for certain, if offered they will go fast.
Before you say anti gunners will never allow it to happen think back to the pre-CMP days where the DCM was responsible for selling surplus military guns and providing training in their use.
The DCM was an army run program that was funded by congress.
In 1996 Sen Fienstine successfully fought to defund the DCM which turned out to be a super win for the American Citizen.
Congress cut the funding, turned the operation over to civilians to manage. Their funding would come from the sales of surplus rifles, ammo, and related supplies.
Under the DCM you were limited to 1 rifle per life time. Under the CMP you're limited to 12 a year.
I got my Dist. Rifle badge under the DCM. after I got the required leg points it took 18 months to get my DR Badge. Now if you leg out, your badge, if not given at the match will beat you home.
Tons more events and programs. Much more efficiently run.
All because of anti gunners. So it could happen. If you want a USGI 1911, keep an eye on the news and the CMP website.
For info the CMP is already selling brand new USGI magazines for the 1911, limit of 10. I have my 10 in route as I type this.
SUPPORT THE CMP, THEY EXIST TO SUPPORT YOU.