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CMP 1911s not selling to MA in 2021
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Parker Duofold
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I haven't received a call yet. I'm on hold with CMP right now trying to check the status of an ammo order which has been pending for 3 months. "Estimated hold time is one (1) minute" and that was 15 minutes ago.
Parker Duofold
NES Member
I got the call from the CMP this morning at 10:45 AM. Talked to "Ally" and confirmed my email address, FFL information, CC info and what grade of 1911 I want (service grade.) She said that my order would be shipped this week and it would probably be at my FFL by Monday next at the latest. I'll update this thread as soon as more information is available and will also post some pictures. My number is 1075.
Update: 5 May 2021
CMP shipped to my FFL via FedEx overnight and I got the call to pickup at 10AM this morning. Here are some pictures that I took today. "Colt frame and GI replacement slide" it says. Fit is very good and the slide runs very smooth. Trigger quite heavy compared to a modern 1911 but these guns were meant to be carried and fired at the enemy and not paper targets. I'm sure you experts with tell me what I've got.
Some research by me indicates that this Colt frame was made in 1943. I believe it has the original hammer, slide stop, trigger, magazine release and maybe even grips.
Large size pics attached.
Update: 5 May 2021
CMP shipped to my FFL via FedEx overnight and I got the call to pickup at 10AM this morning. Here are some pictures that I took today. "Colt frame and GI replacement slide" it says. Fit is very good and the slide runs very smooth. Trigger quite heavy compared to a modern 1911 but these guns were meant to be carried and fired at the enemy and not paper targets. I'm sure you experts with tell me what I've got.
Some research by me indicates that this Colt frame was made in 1943. I believe it has the original hammer, slide stop, trigger, magazine release and maybe even grips.
Large size pics attached.
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Very nice, congratulations!
If there are service grades left when/if I get the call, that's the route I'm planning. I'm about 3000 places behind you, though.
I don't really have a strong preference on manufacturer, but if I had to pick, I'd probably choose Colt.
Range report sometime soon?
@Parker Duofold
That's an Israeli replacement slide which is supposed to be excellent. The barrel I believe also is made by TZ and the 85 indicates the manufacture year.
The rifling is very strong, that sure hasn't been shot too much. Should be a very accurate shooter.
If you are ever in the area of Patriot Arms in Ipswich, stop by and see Dick and he can not only tell you all about it but make that trigger nice and smooth.
eta - I have a whole bag of TZ 45acp brass I reload. Great stuff and I think its also 85 vintage!
That's an Israeli replacement slide which is supposed to be excellent. The barrel I believe also is made by TZ and the 85 indicates the manufacture year.
The rifling is very strong, that sure hasn't been shot too much. Should be a very accurate shooter.
If you are ever in the area of Patriot Arms in Ipswich, stop by and see Dick and he can not only tell you all about it but make that trigger nice and smooth.
eta - I have a whole bag of TZ 45acp brass I reload. Great stuff and I think its also 85 vintage!
Parker Duofold
NES Member
Well, if I get a chance I will shoot it here in SC. Maybe go over to Palmetto State Armory and run an expensive box of .45 through this pistol. It came with a new magazine - Italian made Mec-gar 7 rounds. Tomorrow I will strip and clean. Only the slightest of an "idiot" mark on the gun. Just looked down the barrel with a light - it looks brand new.
Update: I did a strip and clean today. I ran a couple of patches down the barrel and it was pretty clean. Maybe just had the test fire and that was it.
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I tried poking around for reloading dies, but the few I could find were like $90+ for a set.
That said, I have a few hundred rounds of 45 ACP set aside, even though I don't own anything in 45...
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How much dry fire are you doing? What do you notice?
Really don't dry fire any more after 30 years shooting. Notice a big difference whether I use my trigger finger tip or first curl.
Anticipation or flinch maybe. The tighter I hold, the better. Have always done better with revolvers.
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Anticipation or flinch maybe. The tighter I hold, the better. Have always done better with revolvers.
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Your not a real lefty! Lol
Looks alot like trigger control and the Vertical displacement is more likely a struggling hold and eyes.
Im slowly getting there myself. Tired eyes and arthritic hands.
if of corse you rulled out sights
View: https://youtu.be/jP7J-JNSUu4
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CrackPot
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If CMP recognizes your other state residency including you being a member of an approved club, then I am sure that works.
The hack for C&R licenses was always have it sent to a neighboring state and then do the transfer from the out of state FFL to you since MA FFL was restricted by the list and CMR.
Lucky for me, I had just finally decided on a rack grade last week and hadn’t even realized they ran out of service grades.Looks like CMP has run out of service grade...that's a big bummer...
The latest posts are stating they have only been offered field and rack grades.
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If I want fresh park at some point, I can do that myself. I want mine to look like it just got found in a mud puddle behind enemy lines.
I’ll know soon enough what it looks like though because I just got the call today!
Chose a rack grade and gleefully gave up my CC#.
I’m visiting family back in MA, so I won’t see it for another week and a half or more...but it definitely gives me a good reason to make it home safe.
Congrats, definitely need pics once you've got it, and a range report. I'm a little under 2000 away, so I'm guessing mid-July to mid-August.
Already picked up 45 ACP dies and started processing some brass I've had laying around.
Mike 53
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Bring me one of those 8lb H4895's, willya?
That’s the one powder I can’t seem to get enough of. Haven’t looked in months, mind you...but I’m down to my last 20lbs, lol.Bring me one of those 8lb H4895's, willya?
The way I’ve been shooting lately (ie. Not at ALL), I’ll be gifting my powder to my non existent children/grand children when I expire.
