Details from CMP, 1911

[GOPerfect]

The Army is selling 8,000 of its iconic M1911 pistols

Yeah, I will be passing on this "Deal".

Guns are not worth half of these prices.

I shot some of them, maybe worth $500 for the best of the best.

 

[cardinalny]

Prices for these army surplus 1911s are ridiculous.
One could buy a very nice, brand new, better shooting, better made 1911 for those prices

 

[Marine Cpl]

Or two nice Glocks in a faster caliber.

Robin.

 

[Target]

I recently had the pleasure to handle one of these pistols.
It was a "rack grade" and in nice condition.
Numbers matched ( slide and frame) , appeared to be all original .
It had a slight greenish tint to it with some discoloration on slide opposite from the ejection port.
It was not a Colt though but a Remington Rand made in Syracuse NY.
Owner is pleased with his purchase.

 

[ArmedCorgi]

Yeah fuck that.

 

[Mk44]

I know a guy that brought one of the CMP1911's. He was not thrilled with what he received. He was hoping to get an old Colt 1911. lol
instead he received a 1911 that had parts from various manufacturers.. slide, frame and barrel were all from different manufacturers. the grips panels didn't even match. Said he paid over $1k.
imo, for $1k+ I would rather have a new 1911.

 

[repete]

I recently picked up a Remington Rand 1911 that was made 194? something and may have seen service in WWII at a local gun shop, someone in the past had it nickel plated so the collectors value went out the window. Cost was $480 IIRC maybe a bit less. Great shooter with matching numbers even came with an old correct mag.

Just remembered, there's a RR at Kinton gun shop in Canandaigua that someone buffed off the "U.S. PROPERTY" roll mark for about $450 or so. I saw it about 2 weeks ago so it may be gone but you never know!

 

[Saltwater60]

I passed on them due to the price.