The CMP M1911A1's might be priced well below market.
Hit gunbroker and find an Ex-USGI M1911A1 for less than $1,000.
Now, would you fire that gun without doing some repairs?
I remember balking at the prices for what you got when CMP made their first tentative pricing announcement.
Turns out that a nice M1911A1 made by Remington-Rand is a $2,500-$3,000 gun.
A franken gun with the frame made by one maker and the slide another will be $1,500-$2,000 depending on the level and skill of the refurbishment and refinishing. This gun, sadly, is what will be representative of what CMP likely has.
I think I will be happy with my Springfield Armory clone.
Of note: Remington Rand made more M1911A1's than anyone else. This is the most common maker and the M1911A1 is the most numerous model.
Also note: there will be no surprise hidden gems coming out of CMP's 1911 lottery. They've reserved an auction price level for those. Buyer be aware.
15 May 2018
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Glad I bought my Remington Rand when I did... I've got considerably less than $1000 into it... :-)
ReplyDeleteI'm not a fan of 1911's - I don't hit what I'm aiming for and it doesn't feel right. if I want a low capacity 45, I'll use my Hi-Point; higher capacity, I'll use my Glock 21.
ReplyDeleteYou shouldn't buy one.
DeleteYou're welcome.
I sold my 1911 years ago; I only owned it for a year or so.
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