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I'm getting closer and closer to sending my packet off to the CMP. A few more overtime shifts and I'll be able to afford it and still eat that week.
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Looks like prices of the all grades went up slightly a couple days ago. $650 for field grade, $750 for service grade.
And I'm seeing reports that most of the recently received garands from CMP are coming from the Turkish supply. They meet the grade condition, but many of them appear to be arriving a bit dirtier than what we've typically seen from CMP. Seems to be sure for all grades.
I've also heard that most of the philippine rifles are in worse shape than the turkish rifles. But they are currently still processing the turkish rifles, so there might be a few pretty ones hiding in the philippine batch.
From someone who had gotten a field grade:
And someone else suggested with these turkish rifles, it's probably worth it to spend the extra $100 and get service grade.This is the dirtiest field grade I have ever received from CMP. There was so much sand and grit in every part of the rifle. Barrel cleaning is next on the list, so I can't wait to see what comes out of that.
Another comment from a field grade buyer:
One last thing, I learned not to let a Turkish soldier borrow your rifle --- I am almost certain my rifle had never been cleaned once since being sent there (I have never seen so much carbon residue on a rifle before - it was completely saturating the cleaning rags and making them solid black). The fact that it apparently kept working though does prove what a sturdy design it is!
Last edited by DenverGP; 03-09-2018 at 02:40.
If you're going to spend the money, go Service Grade. Don't worry about the specific rifle you'll be getting. Anything at those prices will give you far more value than buying on the private market. Look at the auction sites and compare. $750 for a serviceable M1 is a steal!
If for some reason you hate what you get, you can always sell/trade on the CMP forum. Keep in mind all of these rifles are collectible to some degree and all are special.
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The M1D I've been watching is now at $3,950 with 2 days to go!
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M1-D closed at $5,850.
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Well, my birthday budget just got reallocated to medical bills. It's amazing how "life" will change your priorities once you come up with a plan. I'll have to keep my eyes open for maybe later this year or next.
Super information, guys. Very helpful.
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I don't think the CMP is in danger of selling out on this latest batch any time soon. There was a bit of panic in 2016 were I think a lot of folks rushed to get what M1s they had.
And then there was the M1 Carbine lottery.
If the CMP releases the M1911A1s this year, all focus will be on that. I wonder if they'll do a lottery again. Was a lot of work and frustration and more than a few complaints.
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they've already said the 1911s will be a lottery style. They'll take some number of orders (without payment I think), then randomly assign numbers to each one, and process them in that order.
I missed the m1 carbine lottery, so not sure if that was done the same way.
That's how they said things would be done with the M1 Carbines. They set a deadline to have a completed package at CMP with everything completed. I paid $24 (IIRC) to get my packet there in time. Then they (allegedly) took a USPS delivery the next day after their deadline so folks were upset because the odds of being drawn decreased from 2/5 to 1/4.
I had the CC payment method filed in because I didn't want a check out there that might not get cashed which was smart. My card was never charged. I also had a donation on the payment form that was never charged so I don't think they even opened my envelope.
wctriump got one though!!!
https://www.ar-15.co/threads/154117-...hlight=carbine
What they really ought to do is the lottery online with a reservation number. If you win the lottery then go to the trouble of getting your packet together and print your reservation email. That way they aren't swamped with paperwork.
I love the CMP but they don't seem to be too organized at times.
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I will be trying for the 1911, keeping an eye on the CMP website and I get regular updates from them. I have copies of all of the required ID and a notary ready to stamp my paperwork when the time comes. I will send it out via USPS priority mail same as last time. I hope that I will get one for the little collection.
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M1 carbine sales went on for months as they went thru different manufacturers. There was no need to run to the mailbox to get one.
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