CMP to Hold Public Sale of U.S. Government’s Stock Of WWII M1911 Handguns
After today, it's all historical.
My stomach hurts thinking of the deals I'm going to miss, not being part of CMP or even being able to qualify.
I feel these pistols will be sold for a little less than they are worth. Oh sickness ensues.
BISHOP
misleading title leads one to believe that this is going to happen. im not going to hold my breath.
"passed committee" does not mean passes, its got a long way to go yet.The upcoming National Defense Authorization Act that passed committee includes a plan ............
We can hope.
The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) was vetoed by the President, which is where the sale of the 1911s was located. It has not been brought back up to try to override the veto as it is felt that the Democrats that initially voted for the law will not vote against the President. Is this a new version of the NDAA or the original version. On a positive note, nothing that I have read about why President Obama vetoed the NDAA had anything to do with the sale of the 1911s. It all focused on Guantanamo closing and on raising social program spending (not a function of government, by the way) the same amount that defense spending (an actual function of government) is raised.
"Nothing ever gets so bad that government "help" can't make it worse." Pat Garrett, March 22, 2014
"HATE IS GOOD, WHEN ITS DIRECTED AT EVIL." PROBASCO, April 20, 2012
I tried to push the envelope, but found that it was stationery.
Have you heard about the new corduroy pillows? They're making head lines!
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Originally Posted by BISHOP
It isn't that hard to qualify. I joined the Garand Collectors Association at one time which met the club affiliation for the CMP.
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...CMP Sales Update - 13 November 2015
An update on the 1911 pistols. The revised NDAA has passed the House and Senate. It is on its way to the President's desk for signature. We have no further information at this time.
BREAKING: Obama Signs Law Allowing Public Sale of Surplus U.S. Army 1911s
http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/201...-s-army-1911s/
Steve
After today, it's all historical.
Now we get to watch as they set this up, if CMP even decides to. From what I can tell they are allowed, but not directed, to sell the 1911s.
"Nothing ever gets so bad that government "help" can't make it worse." Pat Garrett, March 22, 2014
"HATE IS GOOD, WHEN ITS DIRECTED AT EVIL." PROBASCO, April 20, 2012
I tried to push the envelope, but found that it was stationery.
Have you heard about the new corduroy pillows? They're making head lines!
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If they are "Allowed To" they will IMO.
I hope so, I am saving up to be ready when/if it happens. I am just trying not to get my hopes to high.
"Nothing ever gets so bad that government "help" can't make it worse." Pat Garrett, March 22, 2014
"HATE IS GOOD, WHEN ITS DIRECTED AT EVIL." PROBASCO, April 20, 2012
I tried to push the envelope, but found that it was stationery.
Have you heard about the new corduroy pillows? They're making head lines!
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Can somebody explain to somebody that knows zilch about the 1911 (me), what are the differences between the 1911 and the 1911 A1 ?
“I have little patience with people who take the Bill of Rights for granted. The Bill of Rights, contained in the first ten amendments to the Constitution, is every American’s guarantee of freedom.” - - President Harry S. Truman, “Years of Trial and Hope”
Basically the 1911 has aflat mainspring housing and long trigger. The 1911A1 has an arched mainspring housing and a shorter trigger. May be some other internal differences and of course an a government issue piece I presume the markings would be different.
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•" We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm. " George Orwell
To give you a visual reference - http://www.sightm1911.com/1911pix/pr...911-1911a1.htmCan somebody explain to somebody that knows zilch about the 1911 (me), what are the differences between the 1911 and the 1911 A1 ?
Hope this helps!
Steve
After today, it's all historical.
Thanks Steve! That was quite helpful.
"Nothing ever gets so bad that government "help" can't make it worse." Pat Garrett, March 22, 2014
"HATE IS GOOD, WHEN ITS DIRECTED AT EVIL." PROBASCO, April 20, 2012
I tried to push the envelope, but found that it was stationery.
Have you heard about the new corduroy pillows? They're making head lines!
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Good reference Steeve.
Great visuals Steve! Thanks.
Now to a more "use based" question. Is there any particular advantage of one to the other?
“I have little patience with people who take the Bill of Rights for granted. The Bill of Rights, contained in the first ten amendments to the Constitution, is every American’s guarantee of freedom.” - - President Harry S. Truman, “Years of Trial and Hope”
Preference now days seems to almost be a mix worth long trigger and flat msh. The smaller grip safety on the non a1 can lead to hammer bite. I believe there were a lot more a1s made. Better get one of each to be sure
Would love to get one of each!
CMP Publishes Pricing on Milsurp M1911 and M1911A1 Pistols
http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/201...911a1-pistols/
Steve
After today, it's all historical.
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