The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has announced the immediate resumption of surplus U.S. Army M1911/M1911A1 pistol sales. These historic firearms, cherished for their role in U.S. military history, are now available to qualified U.S. citizens.
The CMP currently holds a substantial inventory of the pistols in a variety of grades. Many are ready to ship to consumers, and the organization expects to fulfill a significant quantity of orders. Those purchasing a CMP M1911 pistol will receive free shipping and handling (a $25 value).
Given the quantity of on-hand pistols, CMP reorganized its sales-fulfillment structure and has staff ready to process orders in a timely manner without the use of the Random Generated Number (RGN) process—which was employed in past M1911 sales.
The CMP will prioritize fulfilling existing orders from Round Four and will honor the pricing of those orders. Starting Jan. 27, 2025, the CMP M1911 customer service representatives will contact Round Four individuals to confirm order details.
Effective immediately, the CMP is accepting new applications on a first-come, first-served basis. The organization does not anticipate having more “rounds” or using RGN numbers as in the past.
A lifetime limit of two pistols per customer remains in effect. Customers who have not previously purchased a pistol may now submit an order for up to two pistols. Existing Round Four applicants making their first purchase may also upgrade their order to include two pistols.
CMP 1911 staff will reach out to customers when their order is ready to process. At that time, customers will indicate the pistol grade and quantity with CMP 1911 staff. CMP encourages all interested individuals to submit applications promptly to avoid missing this opportunity to own a piece of history.
To view M1911 Pistol Grades as well as additional information on eligibility requirements, ordering and other specifics, visit the CMP website. Staff is also available to answer questions on the CMP M1911 Program via e-mail at cmp1911@thecmp.org.
The CMP is a national organization dedicated to promoting firearms safety, training and marksmanship. Its mission is supported through the sale of firearms and ammunition to qualified individuals.
