CMP 1911

• Aug 19, 2015

• #1

jasonk1229

Ultimate Member

Jan 18, 2013

1,486

MD

http://www.ilgunrights.com/government-stock-of-wwii-m1911s-to-be-sold-off-to-the-public/


So they are going to sell the 1911's, I find myself wanting some history. I haven't gone through CMP before, could anyone post some information on getting your ducks in a row?

 

• Aug 19, 2015

• #2

somd_mustangs

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Jul 1, 2012

5,733

It's not a done deal by any means.

"my proposal is a common-sense approach" aaargh....

I like the quote:
"the military currently spends about $2 per year just to store 100,000 1911’s that are surplus to the current needs of the ARmy."

that seems like a pretty good deal for storage to me...
maybe they meant per gun...

 

• Aug 19, 2015

• #3

M

Melnic

Ultimate Member

MDS Supporter

Dec 27, 2012

15,344

HoCo

I will gladly store all of those for less than $2 per year. In fact, I'll pay them $2 per year.

 

• Aug 19, 2015

• #4

C

cdstraw

Active Member

Oct 9, 2008

306

Frederick County, MD

I tried, but I am unable to connect to CMP's website at the moment.

thecmp.org

If you can get to the website they have a page that shows the specific eligibility requirements.

In general, you need to prove eligibility by being active/retired/former military (DD-214), engaged in some type of responsible firearm activity.

Most join GCA (Garand Collectors Association), thegca.org .

The biggest gripe I see out of people wanting to purchase a CMP firearm is getting their initial order "notarized". I go to my local bank/credit union where they notarize my order form for free.

Also you need to have patience it you place an order. Some items are in short supply and they may not ship for months once you place an order. No worries, you won't be charged for your order until about a week before shipment.

Also no Firearm orders via the website! Firearms required hardcopy orders with "wet"/notarized signature (prove who you are) placed through the mail, no faxing, no e-mails, no pdf's. You still have to pass the NICS check and you order will be processed in the order it was received. A first in, first out scenario. All orders received on Monday will be filled, before Tuesdays orders will be processed... generally .

The CMP website has a forum (like MDshooters) where the ordering process in covered in GREAT detail. Take some time and read through the post with an hour you will be an old hand on how the process works.

CMP has some of the best customer service in the nation. Most companies could use their process as a training tool to support their customer base.

 

• Aug 19, 2015

• #5

M

mdram

Banned

BANNED!!!

Nov 2, 2011

2,014

Eastern Shore of Maryland

http://garandthumb.com/the-ndaa-2016-cmp-1911-amendment-is-dead/

 

• Aug 19, 2015

• #6

J

Jimbob2.0

Ultimate Member

Feb 20, 2008

16,600

Believe it when I see it. Wonder how many they are realistically getting, presumption would be that if its under a few thousand per year they'll go to auction. No deals there.

 

• Aug 19, 2015

• #7

toolness1

Ultimate Member

Jan 5, 2014

2,723

BFE, Missouri

"This provision, which the Army has said it does not want or need, could potentially put nearly 100,000 untraceable .45-caliber military-grade handguns on our streets," the spokesman, Michael Amato, said in an email. "This provision is an unnecessary risk."

The Army noted in its opposition that the Department of Justice has tracked an average of nearly 1,800 Colt .45s being used in crimes every year over the last decade, including a significant but unspecified number of those guns that were originally military surplus.



HOLY $hit, man. I get so damned fuming mad when I read ignorant crap like this.

"untraceable" firearms??? Like they don't have a serial number? false
Like they are just sold to anyone? false
Like they don't go through GREAT lengths to verify a persons identity before selling? false

I don't wanna live here anymore.

 

• Aug 19, 2015

• #8

smdub

Ultimate Member

MDS Supporter

Nov 14, 2012

4,660

MoCo

dupe. Already discussed in earlier thread:
http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=174456

 

• Aug 19, 2015

• #9

toolness1

Ultimate Member

Jan 5, 2014

2,723

BFE, Missouri

If you have high blood pressure, I wouldn't read that Huffington post link in the Garandthumb article above.


I wish I hadn't, I'm still pissed off.

 

• Aug 19, 2015

• #10

Drmsparks

Old School Rifleman

Jun 26, 2007

8,441

PG county

Not only a dupe but the news article is months out of date.

House passed the amendment.

Senate stripped the amendment.

Bill is back in the house for reconciliation.

Currently not in the bill. That may change....

No amendment no sales.

 

• Aug 19, 2015

• #11

Mike OTDP

Ultimate Member

Feb 12, 2008

3,324

Probably not a good year for such things. Wait for 2017.

 

• Aug 19, 2015

• #12

Lou45

R.I.P.

Jun 29, 2010

12,048

Carroll County

Drmsparks said:

Not only a dupe but the news article is months out of date.

House passed the amendment.

Senate stripped the amendment.

Bill is back in the house for reconciliation.

Currently not in the bill. That may change....

No amendment no sales.

Click to expand...

Is anybody red in the face and about to pass out from holding their breath???

 

• Aug 19, 2015

• #13

toolness1

Ultimate Member

Jan 5, 2014

2,723

BFE, Missouri

Mike OTDP said:

Probably not a good year for such things. Wait for 2017.

Click to expand...

I wish I shared your enthusiasm for the future

 

• Aug 19, 2015

• #14

Mendozaco

Active Member

Dec 5, 2013

342

Rockville, MD

When ever it happens, I'm buying 12 with my first order. Save up boys.

 

• Aug 20, 2015

• #15

jasonk1229

Ultimate Member

Jan 18, 2013

1,486

MD

cdstraw said:

I tried, but I am unable to connect to CMP's website at the moment.

thecmp.org

If you can get to the website they have a page that shows the specific eligibility requirements.

In general, you need to prove eligibility by being active/retired/former military (DD-214), engaged in some type of responsible firearm activity.

Most join GCA (Garand Collectors Association), thegca.org .

The biggest gripe I see out of people wanting to purchase a CMP firearm is getting their initial order "notarized". I go to my local bank/credit union where they notarize my order form for free.

Also you need to have patience it you place an order. Some items are in short supply and they may not ship for months once you place an order. No worries, you won't be charged for your order until about a week before shipment.

Also no Firearm orders via the website! Firearms required hardcopy orders with "wet"/notarized signature (prove who you are) placed through the mail, no faxing, no e-mails, no pdf's. You still have to pass the NICS check and you order will be processed in the order it was received. A first in, first out scenario. All orders received on Monday will be filled, before Tuesdays orders will be processed... generally .

The CMP website has a forum (like MDshooters) where the ordering process in covered in GREAT detail. Take some time and read through the post with an hour you will be an old hand on how the process works.

CMP has some of the best customer service in the nation. Most companies could use their process as a training tool to support their customer base.

Click to expand...

thanks I was looking for that rather than sifting through the web!

 

• Aug 20, 2015

• #16

B

Blacksmith101

Grumpy Old Man

Jun 22, 2012

22,265

CMP links:

Eligibility Requirements:
http://thecmp.org/cmp_sales/rifle_sales/eligibility-requirements/

Ordering Information:
http://thecmp.org/cmp_sales/rifle_sales/ordering-information/

CMP affiliated clubs finder. (membership in an affiliated club is one of the requirements) just click the state and it will list all affiliated clubs:
https://ct.thecmp.org/app/v1/index.php?do=clubSearch

CMP rifle sales. (online ordering currently only for M1 Garands, air rifles, and commercial .22's and some restrictions apply):
http://thecmp.org/cmp_sales/rifle_sales/

CMP E-store, ammo, parts, accessories, targets, etc.:
http://estore.thecmp.org/Store/catalog/catalog.aspx

CMP Auctions, mostly collectibles:
http://cmpauction.thecmp.org/

CMP forum:
http://forums.thecmp.org/

CMP Home Page (lots more information available):
http://thecmp.org/

 

Last edited: Aug 20, 2015

• Aug 20, 2015

• #17

mcbruzdzinski

NRA Training Counselor

Industry Partner

Aug 28, 2007

7,102

Catonsville MD

Many of the AGC ( www.associatedgunclubs.org) clubs are CMP affiliated as is MD State Rifle and Pistol Association ( www.msrpa.org ). You will need to belong to a CMP affiliated organization to make a purchase.

Like another poster stated, many belong to Garand Collectors Society.

 

• Aug 21, 2015

• #18

falconguy

Active Member

Nov 3, 2010

864

North of the Mason/Dixon. Late of Harford County.

I have a nice Remington-Rand and I'm satisfied with one atm.

 

• Aug 24, 2015

• #19

dreadpirate

Ultimate Member

Mar 7, 2010

5,521

Cuba on the Chesapeake

Never say never, esp. after 2017.

 

• Oct 8, 2015

• #20

MacGuns

Ultimate Member

Jan 14, 2013

1,899

Chester

Just posted on the Fbook

https://www.facebook.com/TheCMP.org

Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP)

An update on the 1911’s…IT HAS PASSED THE SENATE!
The legislation has passed both the House and Senate. It will now head to the President’s desk for signature. If signed, we will meet with Army to develop procedures. All of this will take time. We have no further information. When information becomes available we will communicate with our customers.
Thank you,
Mark Johnson
Chief Operating Officer