I'll be going for one. Much less than the price of most surplus 1911s, and pretty damn fair. I was expecting higher.

Also, let's remember the CMP's mission (posted below) is not to give dirt cheap 1911s/Garands/whatever to Americans as their birthright, but rather to support shooting/marksmanship activities.

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.