Rumour has it that the 1911A1's are in pretty rough condition. And you have to re-do the eligibility stuff.
This is their description. "Service Grade $1050. Pistol may exhibit minor pitting and wear on exterior surfaces and friction surfaces."
"...Unless I read the instructions wrong..." Read 'em again. "The CMP 1911 customers will select their grade of pistol..."
"...$1000 for a 1911 is too much..." Not for an issue pistol. I've seen 'em on-line at $2500 plus USD. Condition, of course, is everything.
http://thecmp.org/cmp_sales/1911-information/
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