http://www.al.com/outdoors/index.ssf/2015/05/civilian_marksmanship_program.html

Of course, the Obama admin will oppose it.

I'd buy one or two for sure. 

From my e-mail from the CMP:

"An update on the 1911 pistols. The revised NDAA has passed the House and Senate. It is on its way to the President's desk for signature. We have no further information at this time."

Still going to be 1 to 2 or more years away before they start selling them as the Army has to collect the 1911's, transfer them to the CMP, and CMP has to inspect them.  I'm in for one.

Still going to be 1 to 2 or more years away before they start selling them as the Army has to collect the 1911's, transfer them to the CMP, and CMP has to inspect them.  I'm in for one.

The problem is our anti gun president will probably not sign this.

The problem is our anti gun president will probably not sign this.

He most likely will, as its just a very small part to the defense authorization bill that helps fund the military.  If he doesn't sign this then military don't get funded.  He vetoed the NDAA for other reasons last month.

If Obama wanted to stop the CMP from selling 1911's, he could just do an executive action to have all the 1911's destroyed.  Then nothing for the CMP to receive.

He most likely will, as its just a very small part to the defense authorization bill that helps fund the military.  If he doesn't sign this then military don't get funded.  He vetoed the NDAA for other reasons last month.

I certainly hope you are correct as I will more than likely purchase a couple of them.

If Obama wanted to stop the CMP from selling 1911's, he could just do an executive action to have all the 1911's destroyed.  Then nothing for the CMP to receive.

ah to take a page from HPD's playbook...

Appropriations Act Signed Into Law
Rounding out the list of pro-gun provisions is section 1087, which restores authorization to the Secretary of Defense to transfer to the Civilian Marksmanship Program surplus M1911 and M1911A1 .45 ACP pistols for sale to the public.

https://www.nraila.org/articles/20151125/appropriations-act-passes-with-important-pro-second-amendment-provisions

Is that a "buck passing" measure or does it mean they must sell through the CMP??

Update but not there yet.

Jun 29, 2017

(WASHINGTON, DC)—Congressman Mike Rogers made the following statement today after the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) passed out of committee the Fiscal Year 2018 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

The bill passed last night authorizes funds for base budget requirements of $631.5 billion, including a $28.5 billion increase for essential readiness recovery above the initial budget request. The bill passed with Rogers’ full support.

The legislation included language important for the Third Congressional District that affects the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) and the Anniston Army Depot (ANAD).

The amendment would compel the Army to release M1911A1 pistols to the CMP. Transferring these vintage pistols to the CMP would allow them to inspect, grade, prepare for sale and sell these pistols. The CMP would reimburse the Army for costs associated with the transferring of the pistols. CMP South, headquartered in Anniston, Alabama, oversees sales. Similar language has been in the last two NDAAs, but the previous Obama Administration would not allow the Army to deliver the pistols to the CMP for political reasons.

Rogers’ amendment, supported by the NRA, authorizes and directs the Army to complete the delivery.

“I am thrilled my amendment on 1911 pistols passed the committee. The fight for this is still not over, but I will continue to push this issue as the legislation moves to the House floor. The real battle will be in Conference with the Senate,” Rogers said.

https://mikerogers.house.gov/press-release/rogers-ndaa-good-east-alabama