CMP Update

Ever want to be an M1 Garand armorer?  The CMP might be able to help out:

Designed for those who wish to take their passion for the venerable M1 Garand to the next level, the Advanced Maintenance Class (AMC) held in Anniston, Alabama, offers students a unique opportunity to receive unparalleled training from our knowledgeable Custom Shop Staff and build their very own M1 Rifle.

RANDOM DRAWING ENTRY WINDOW AND PROCESS 

Due to limited spaces and high demand, CMP will hold a random drawing to select participants. Interested individuals may enter the Random Drawing between November 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024.

If this is your bag, baby, then get on over there.

 

CMP Sales Update: M1 Garand in 7.62 NATO

Starting at $900, which is a pretty darn good deal.  Yes, this rifle is Old School.  But every time I have mine at the range a bunch of guys shooting AR pattern rifles wander by to oogle it.

 No school like the Old School.

CMP Update

CMP is selling a limited number of M1917 Enfield rifles.  Now, I love my Enfield, but I don't love having to stock both .303 Brit and .30-06 ammo.  The nice thing about the M1917 is that it has the silky smooth Enfield action but is chambered in good old American .30-06 which you can find pretty much anywhere.

Both Field Grade and Service Grade are available, starting at $1000.

CMP Update - Krag-Jorgensen Rifles

Spendy, but pretty sweet.

I mean, who ever said "Civilize them with an AR"?  But expect to spend $1200+.

Ammo deal alert

UPDATE 8 MAY 2024 12:18: Never mind.  The description was dodgy and misleading, and the price is for 200 rounds, not 1000.  Pretty disappointed in CMP's marketing on this. And for that price you can get new (not decades-old) ammo.  Thanks for the comments from alert readers.

CMP is selling 1000 round cans of .45ACP Ball surplus ammunition for $150 plus shipping.  This is about the best deal I remember seeing for .45ACP in a long time.

Limit one per customer, regular CMP purchasing rules apply.

They also have 500 round bricks of .22LR for $80 which seems pretty good.

CMP Sales Update

People seem to like these posts so maybe I'll make them a regular feature.  CMP has limited quantities of two interesting rifles:

Enfield 1917.  This was essentially a rechambering of the WWI British Army Enfield rifle in .30-06 for the US Army.  Both Winchester and Remington produced these in quantity for the US Expeditionary Force.  Prices are high, but not bad for Enfields these days, starting at $1000.

Expert Grade M1 Garand in both .30-06 and 308 NATO.  This rifle needs no introduction other than Gen. Patton's statement that it was the finest battle implement ever devised.  The prices are better than I expected starting at $1150.

Man, I love my Garand, and am glad I got it before inflation goosed the price points.  I also love my Enfield, although it is a No. 4, rather than a 1917.

CMP .30-06 ammo deal alert

$392. 400 rounds M2 Ball, 150 grain Full Metal Jacket, Lake City Army Ammunition Plant. Packed in 20 round boxes mid 60's to early 70's manufacture. Non corrosive. Limit 1 can per customer/year. **FREE SHIPPING DOES NOT APPLY TO SURPLUS AMMO. 

$1/round for .30-06 isn't bad.

CMP Sales update

There's a lot going on over at the CMP.  Here are highlights:

Expert Grade M1 Garand Rifles:

CMP currently has a selection of Expert Grade M1 Garand Rifles available for mail orders. Once they’re sold out, we will not accept any more orders. View details on the Expert Grand M1 Garand Rifles at https://thecmp.org/sales-and-service/m1-garand/. Ordering information may be viewed at https://thecmp.org/cmp_sales/ordering-information/.

 

Creedmoor 167gr. .30-06 Ammunition:

CMP currently has Creedmoor 167gr. .30-06 ammunition available for mail order for $195 per case. Item Number is 4C3006CS167-100. Ordering information may be viewed at https://thecmp.org/cmp_sales/ordering-information/.

 

CMP 1911 Round 4:

The CMP is currently accepting Round 4 M1911 Pistol orders until October 31, 2023. The CMP is increasing the lifetime purchase limit of 1911 pistols to two (2). The yearly limit is one per calendar year until you have met your lifetime limit. If you have never purchased a 1911 pistol from CMP, you may only purchase one at this time. If you have purchased a 1911 pistol in 2023, you CANNOT purchase a second 1911 at this time. If you previously purchased a 1911 through the RGN process or auction in 2018-2022, you are eligible to purchase a second 1911 pistol. You must submit a complete order packet. Incomplete orders will not be accepted. View details on the CMP 1911 Pistol Program on our website at https://thecmp.org/sales-and-service/1911-information/.

 

CMP update

The CMP is still doing good work.  Here is some news, some of which comes with deadlines.

1911 sales are about to close - they need postmarks by 8/25.  But if you want a real piece of American handgun history, a CMP 1911 can't be beat.  FYI, while sales will close, they are working on the next round (Round 4) but when this will start is anyone's guess.

CMP has .30-06 mil-surp in stock.  If you need The Lord's own rifle caliber (Old Testament version), go check it out.

CMP has Field Grade M1 Garands in stock.  When they're gone, they're gone.  If you have a Jones for what Gen. Patton called "the greatest battle implement of all time" then you know what to do.  I love my Garand, and every time I take it to the range to stretch its legs I always get a bunch of guys coming around to ooh and aah over it.