but but but, HistoryLooks like an old junk 45 for $1000... No thanks...
Rattle trap? Looks a like a GI surplus handgun to me, and I'd love to own it. Not crazy about the electopencil though...
Honestly I don't see the point of a mixmaster 1911 refurbed at a military facility vs a nice Colt produced series 70 with a set of decent sights, nice blued finish and maybe some decent grips..........unless you're a collector. And then, these have minimal collector value at that.
So it is welfare for CMP. That simple. And the fanbois continue to fan and fawn.
I am not sure I agree completely. I personally am not a collector. I already have a current 70 Series Colt. I put my name in the hat hoping to get a USMC re-arsenal that I will give to my father in law in a shadow box. He carried one as a Marine in Vietnam. It would have "sentimental" value and meaning for him. If it was not for that I would have probably past. More than likely my number wont come up and I will not have to worry about it.
All valid points. I suppose if other retailers had the 1911s they would be trying to get double what CMP is asking."So it is welfare for CMP."
You could look at it that way.
From their web site-
"The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is a national organization dedicated to training and educating U. S. citizens in responsible uses of firearms and airguns through gun safety training, marksmanship training and competitions. The CMP is a federally chartered 501(c)(3) corporation that places its highest priority on serving youth through gun safety and marksmanship activities that encourage personal growth and build life skills. Links on this page will lead you to more detailed information about the CMP and its programs.
Statutory mission. The federal law enacted in 1996 (Title 36 U. S. Code, 40701-40733) that created the Corporation for the Promotion of Rifle Practice and Firearms Safety, Inc. (CPRPFS, the formal legal name of the CMP) mandates these key “functions for the corporation:
The law specifically states: In carrying out the Civilian Marksmanship Program, the corporation shall give priority to activities that benefit firearms safety, training, and competition for youth and that reach as many youth participants as possible."
- To instruct citizens of the United States in marksmanship;
- To promote practice and safety in the use of firearms;
- To conduct competitions in the use of firearms and to award trophies, prizes, badges, and other insignia to competitors.
Firearms sales is how the program is funded. Welfare? Maybe, maybe not.
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Complete with Col F J Atwood stamp. I too will pass...details: Rand slide, Ithaca lower, 45 auto marked barrel and electro pencil "OD 79" arsenal mark.
Yep exactly what I expected, mixmaster rebuilds for a grand......they can milk this cash cow from fools and collectors.
Now SEE...That's funny.The bubonic plague is history too
I have a small collection of USGI 1911’s and will be passing on these guns. Fortunately, I paid less than $1000 a piece for most of the guns I have and they are probably nicer than these mixmaster will be.
Granpa’s gun that got me started.
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I have stated this before that these pistols are overpriced and may, have some sentimental value to some person here or there. I agree with a previous poster who intimated that the CMP has become another commercial enterprise and has strayed from the CMP's original mission statement. If I truly want a 1911, I can purchase a nice accurate and reliable RIA (which I have already done) for a reasonable price vice a mix matched, over priced 1911 (that cost the govt. $26.00) that may or may not have sentimental value to some.