Almost every rifle that I have purchased from the CMP over the years (at least 25-30) has been graded on the conservative side. For example, I'm always pleased to pay for a Field Grade and receive what I consider a Service Grade example. If the grading system is as consistent as it has been historically for me, I will probably be in for a couple of Service Grade 1911's (a WWI 1911 & a WWII 1911A1) I have a WWI Colt and two WW2 Remington Rands that would love the company.