CMP Processing Orders, Adapting New System/Order Limit for 1911 Pistol Program
May 7, 2025
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer
With the completion of Round 4, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is excited to announce we have begun the processing of new orders for our surplus U.S. Army 1911 Pistol Program! If you sent in an 1911 order this year, your order will be processed in the order it was received. Please view our 1911 status timeline for details.
Through a partnership with the Army, the CMP offers these genuine, military-issued and field-tested M1911A1 pistols to consumers. A true piece of American history, these are the perfect addition for competitors and enthusiasts alike to enhance their firearm collection.
CMP staff members have already received over 4,000 new orders and will continue accepting more, utilizing an updated ordering process.
Who can order during the new round?
Anyone – even if you have just received a 1911 from Round 4, all those who fill out an application will be eligible to purchase during this upcoming round. We’re also excited to share that the Department of the Army has increased the lifetime limit from two to four pistols per person. Orders will be processed in the order they are received.
What’s new?
The CMP has introduced a new eStore payment method for 1911 pistols to better serve our customers.
Why the change?
The change addresses the difficulty we face reaching customers during the day while they are at work and the challenge customers experience trying to reconnect with our sales team once we’ve moved on to assist others. This new method allows customers to complete their purchases at their own convenience, anytime, without the constraints of business hours. Additionally, it significantly speeds up the overall purchasing process, ensuring a smoother and more efficient experience for everyone.
How does it work?
- When the CMP 1911 sales team reviews a customer’s order packet, they will identify and note any discrepancies.
- An email from [email protected] will then be sent to the customer detailing the specific information required to complete the packet. This process puts control back into the hands of the customer, allowing them to quickly address any issues and return the corrected order packet without unnecessary delays.
- Once all required documentation and attributes have been satisfied, the customer will receive another email containing a secure link and a unique code. This will grant them access to the CMP eStore, where they can conveniently purchase their pistol by selecting the desired grade and quantity.
- The entire transaction is conducted through a safe and secure purchasing process, offering customers the flexibility of 24/7 access to complete their orders at their own convenience.
NEW STOREFRONT FOR IN-PERSON 1911 SALES!
Entry to each 1911 sales day will be available to individuals that have purchased tickets (open to those registered for either Talladega D-Day or the National Matches, respectively), with a maximum of 20 customers per 50-minute time slot. The sale will feature approximately 400 pistols – organized and displayed by grade (Service, Field, and Rack) as well as by specialty categories that include select items normally reserved for auction.
Along with online ordering, individuals may now purchase CMP’s 1911 Pistols at one of three in-person sales events at our CMP Store locations! These one-day events will be held during the upcoming Talladega D-Day event at Talladega Marksmanship Park in Alabama and during the National Matches at Camp Perry in Ohio.
Dates include:
- Friday, June 6 – Anniston, Alabama (CMP South Store)
- Tuesday, July 15 – Camp Perry, Ohio (CMP North Store)
- Saturday, August 2 – Camp Perry, Ohio (CMP North Store)
Visit https://thecmp.org/cmp-announces-three-limited-entry-1911-pistol-sales-events-for-summer-2025/ for detailed information.
Upcoming CMP Auction Highlight: 1911s
Keep an eye out for a select few 1911s that will be featured on the CMP Auction site in the coming weeks. A few “specialty categories” will be highlighted for our Auction page. Visit https://thecmp.org/cmp_sales/guns-on-auction/ for more details and to view current auction items.
See more on the CMP’s 1911 Program, including how to purchase, on the CMP website at https://thecmp.org/sales-and-service/1911-information/. Specific questions may also be sent via email to [email protected].
Hello, ive sent a few Emails in regards to this question but im asking here for some clarification. My Order was received 2/26 and on your timeline it says those orders won’t start till August 15th. Ive seen many people receive there pistols who’s packets arrived after me. Is there some issue or did I get skipped?
Walter,
Correct, your order was received on 2/26/2025. Our staff is working their way down the list and process the orders in the order they were received.
Thanks,
Christine
Please verify my application arrived successfully. Can you let me know what day it arrived. Thank you very much.
Richard,
Emails were sent out this morning but your email address was listed incorrectly. I’ve fixed that on our master excel sheet and your order was received on 7/9/2025. See our 1911 order timeline at https://thecmp.org/cmp_sales/1911-sales-information/1911-order-status/.
Thank you,
Christine
Hi Christine,
I know everyone is very busy but I’ve sent multiple emails and have yet to get a reply. I sent in my Order Packet on January 30th it was NDA and arrived January 31st. I’ve yet to get any info on placing an order. Can you confirm it was received?
Daniel,
I see your order was received on 1/30/2025. I’ll forward your inquiry onto our 1911 staff and have them email you with additional details regarding your order.
Thanks,
Christine
I hate to keep sounding like a broken record but could someone please explain to me why I keep seeing orders being processed that has been received after past 2/10 and mine as well as others like are still waiting. That definitely takes away from processing in the order received…
Thanks for your help Christine, I got logged onto the forum but after reading I found that several people had their packet received after mine and have already been contacted and gotten their 1911’s. Some over a month ago. Don’t get me wrong I’m certainly happy for them but I definitely frustrated. Trying to be patient but that doesn’t help.
Thanks again,
Tedd
Hi Christine,
Sorry to keep bothering you but you are the only one who as attempted to answer any of my questions. First, I’ve still not received an email to purchase and the date has ended. I’m assuming the time line is being pushed back again. Second, I’ve tried several times to get on the forum with my user name and pass word. It lets me log on but when I try to look at a topic I get a unauthorized message. I can’t even message the webmaster for the forum. I tried the email address you suggested on one to the previous post but it just takes me back the the main page for the forum. Getting pretty frustrated. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Tedd
Teddy,
The 1911 orders are ongoing and we have a very limited number of staff members. Please be patient and I’m sure you will receive an email with ordering information soon as Hope is assigned to your order. I looked at your Forum account and you are now a Registered User, so please log in and see if you are able to view our Forum.
Thank you,
Christine
Teddy my packet was supposedly received 2/10/25 like yours. Yesterday I think we got all the bases covered. I had to fax a copy of my Birth certificate. Anyway hope your taken care of. Hope was very helpful and pretty nice to deal with. It does seem like quite an ordeal.
John,
Thanks for the reply, I’m sure Hope is slammed but it’s frustrating when I read the forum and see that several whose packets were received the same or after mine have been contacted and even gotten their 45’s. It makes it very hard to be patient…
Hey John,
I was just wondering if you had been contacted yet?
Yes Ted I was on July 16th. I screwed up and needed a copy of my birth certificate which I faxed in the same day I got the news. Order email came next day, ordered, confirmation all was alfa sierra and waiting as I write this. Was told Thur or Friday that it might not ship till this week. For what it is worth I think my impatience was due to my watching the computer every day thinking my order was received somewhere around end of January or early Feb. That just fed my impatience. The poor lack of communications from emails and phone calls just exasperated me. With the exception of Christine and much later, Hope, the CMP dropped the ball in my opinion. With the experience CMP has had with “new items for sale” like 1903 Springfields and carbines, sometimes M1 Garands they should of been more prepared for the deluge of orders for the 1911 program. After years of the best customer service ever it was disappointing on this end. Good luck Teddy. Blessings.
Glad you got your order in, again I’m still waiting. Do you by any chance have any contact information for Hope. I thought maybe I could reach out to her. Again congratulations on your order…
Thank again,
Tedd
Hi Christine,
I know the new dead line for this round ends tomorrow and I still have yet to hear anything. My packet was received 2/10/2025. The weekly update hasn’t been updated since 6/24. Any information would be much appreciated.
Thanks for your time,
Tedd
Received same day 2/20/25 as Teddy Mann, same here. Except I can’t even view what others are getting as the forum doesn’t work on my computer anymore.
John,
Email our staff at [email protected] and they will be able to help you with your Forum account. You have to sign in to view the CMP Forum.
Thanks,
Christine
Teddy,
Your order was received on 2/10/2025 and it looks like Hope has been assigned to help process your order. Look for an email to be sent soon if you haven’t received it yet.
Thanks,
Christine
Hi Christine,
I know there is one more day left in the 30 day window (my package was received by you on 02/06/2025), but so far I’ve received nothing and I’m not super confident in yahoo email. Will you be using multiple contact methods i.e.- Phone call or text?
Thanks a lot!
Soheyla,
Your order was received on 2/6/2025 and it looks like Shunda has been assigned to process your order, so you should be receiving an email soon.
Thanks,
Christine
Hi Christine, I am so sorry to bother you again. I was emailed today and asked to resubmit my application. I have done so, you informed me that I had submitted in February and was good to go. Where does this leave me in process time. Still good for 15, July ?
Thank you
Robert,
Your order was received on 2/12/25 and Hector has been assigned to process your order. You should receive an email soon.
Thanks,
Christine
Is it just me or is the forum down? Not working on my end for 3-4 days.
Hello, I just wanted to confirm my order status for the 1911’s that should have been delivered on 04/13/2025
Hello, just wanted to follow up on this.
Roland,
Your email was listed incorrectly on our master excel sheet-I’ve fixed your email. Your order was received on 3/19/2025. Please see our 1911 order timeline at https://thecmp.org/cmp_sales/1911-sales-information/1911-order-status/.
Thanks,
Christine
I need to add my membership of the Garand Collectors Association to my application? How can I get this added?
Good Afternoon,
I submitted my documentation and order form around 25APR2025. Can you please confirm you have received it?
Thank you!
I sent my paper work some time ago , Can you tell me when It will be processed
I was wondering when my form was received so I can keep a closer watch for my time
Tks Raymond
Raymond,
Your 1911 order was received on 3/21/2025. We had the incorrect email listed but I fixed that on our master sheet.
Thank you,
Christine
Tks Christine
Great program, Christine and so nice to have a real, wonderful person patiently and kindly anwering so many questions! I sent in my packet a day or two after 02-13-25 and have not received any verification. Am I still in the running for this month or early August?
MANY Thanks!!!!
Janet
Hello.
I recently completed a pistol purchase, and although the funds were
deducted from my account, I received an error message at the end of
the order. I was instructed to contact CMP 1911 for further
assistance.
Could you please provide guidance on how to proceed?
Thank you,
Ramiro.
Hi Christine, I mailed my packet on 1/30. Could you tell me the date it arrived so I can better gauge the timeline.
Thank you.
Hi Christine, I am little concerned that i see other have posters comment that they received a notice that their packet was received by the CMP. Can you please tell me if you have received mine? (I show that it was received on 3.3.25.) Thank you, i appreciate you taking the time to look.
Christine
I sent my packet in several months ago. I was also applying for m1 at the time too. They notified me that my packed was received and I’ve recently received the m1. I guess I’m just curious if my packed was received for the 1911. Im not even sure which “group” I’m in because forgot when I sent it in it’s been so long. Thank you!
I sent in a request on June 15. I could not get the “submit” button to respond, so I sent it email. I would like to know if my package was received if so is it acceptable.
Thanks,
John
Hi, I sent in my packet on 1-29 and tracking shows it was received on 1-31. I received the confirmation email on 2-13 but I have not been contacted yet. I emailed twice to the general 1911 sales email asking for an update with no response. Is there someone I need to contact directly?
Jeremy,
I see your order packet was received on 1/31/2025. I’m not sure why you haven’t been contacted – I’ll forward your inquiry to our 1911 Manager, Dan, and have him respond back to you.
Thanks,
Christine
Thank you Christine for checking into my order. Hopefully I hear from Dan soon to complete my order.
Thank you,
Jeremy
Hi Christine, it’s been over a week and still no word from Dan or anyone. I tried emailing the general 1911 email again yesterday with no response. I was relieved when you confirmed my packet was received and I should have been contacted already. I hoped I would have been contacted by now. If I have to fix something in my packet that’s fine, but I’d like to get some two way communication going to do so. Please let me know if there is anything else I can do to get this sorted out.
Thank you,
Jeremy
I applied for a 1911 purchase on May 28, 2025. I received my delivery confirmation for the delivery date of 05/30/2025, and signed by a person whose last name is Whiteside. As of this email I have not received any confirmation that my application is in line for the purchase process. I have sent several requests and left a message asking simply to be notified that my application is in the line. Plese advise. Thank you.
2/17/2025 order and concerned it was lost. Cameron Brown
Cameron,
Your order was received on 2/17/2025 – see our 1911 order timeline at https://thecmp.org/cmp_sales/1911-sales-information/1911-order-status/.
Thanks,
Christine
Good morning Christine,
I submitted my application online on 16 June 2025:
1. Did you receive it and am I in the queue?
2. I am over 60 and did not submit proof of marksmanship (it was not required) just wondering if that will slow things down? I can provide if I it will make things go smoother?
Respectfully,
Tom
Tom,
You should’ve received an auto response email once you hit the submit button. I do see your order listed on our 1911 master excel sheet.
Thanks,
Christine
Christine,
Thank you I did get the auto response, just making sure I was all set.
Respectfully,
Tom
Christine,
Good afternoon.
In February 2025, I submitted 2 applications, 1 was acknowledged 02/18/2025, the 2nd was acknowledged 02/25/2025.
In early June I was contracted that my application had been processed and it was time to go into the online store and place my order. Being unsure of what I might receive I ordered: 1 – service grade and 1 – rack grade. Upon receipt, CMP under promised and over delivered!!
I now want to purchase 2 more to reach my 4 pistol life-time limit. However, I do not know if my 2nd application is still in que, or was delected as a duplicate.
If my 2nd application is still in que, great, I’ll just patiently wait to hear from CMP.
If my 2nd application was delected as a duplicate, urrgh, let me know and I’ll resubmit on-line.
Thanks to everyone at CMP for the service you are providing to the country to maintain the history of these great pistols!
Jeffrey,
I see both of your orders, so you should be contacted soon by our 1911 staff.
Thanks,
Christine
Hi Christine,
I sent a new, round 5 1911 packet in mid May and have not received confirmation of receipt from CMP. Would you please check if my packet was received?
Thank you very much, Gary
Gary,
It looks like we received your packets on 2/17 and 2/19 – see our 1911 order timeline at https://thecmp.org/cmp_sales/1911-sales-information/1911-order-status/.
Thanks,
Christine
Hi Christine,
I sent my round 5 packet in and tracking says it was delivered middle of May but I haven’t received my “DBU” email as of yet. Can you check and see if my packet has been received?
Thanks,
Jeremy
Jeremy,
I don’t see your order in our master excel sheet yet.
Thanks,
Christine
Christine,
Seems like my mail in order got misplaced so I sent in an online order July 5th and no DBU email for that one yet either. All my previous orders whether 1911s or Garands I received a DBU email within 2 weeks. Can you please look and see if either of my orders are received yet?
Jeremy,
Thanks for the reminder to send out the order received emails. Your order was received on 6/2/2025 and you should’ve received an email this morning.
Thanks,
Christine
Just got it. Thanks!
CHECKING ON MY 1911 ORDER CAN YOU TELL WHERE I AM AT WITH THIS
Willie,
Your 1911 order was received on 2/17/2025 – see our 1911 order timeline at https://thecmp.org/cmp_sales/1911-sales-information/1911-order-status/.
Thanks,
Christine
Order ID: 753735
Customer Number: 129409
Paul,
Your order was received on 2/6/2025 – see our 1911 order timeline at https://thecmp.org/cmp_sales/1911-sales-information/1911-order-status/.
Thanks,
Christine
Hi Christine, I still have not gotten an email form CMP about my order can you help ?
Robert
Robert,
Your order was received on 2/12/2025 – see our 1911 order timeline at https://thecmp.org/cmp_sales/1911-sales-information/1911-order-status/.
Thanks,
Christine
Thank you
Hi Christine!,
I’m trying not to bother, but just want a quick confirmation.
I received this on 18 February:
From: Christine Elder
Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 2:42 PM
To: Christine Elder
Subject: CMP 1911 Order Received – Feb 18, 2025
Thank you for your CMP 1911 order. We have received your paperwork and expect to start processing new 1911 orders in April/May. At that time, our staff will contact customers in the order their 1911 order packet was received (we no longer assign RGNs to new orders). Once our 1911 staff contacts you to process your order, we will confirm the quantity (lifetime limit of 2 per person), pistol grade, FFL and payment information.
Have a wonderful day,
CMP 1911 Team
Since I was not told that I needed to correct anything, can I assume that the package is good to go?. If so, you have my submission date being processed sometime 15 July and 15 August, correct? Also, can payment be made with PAYPAL?
Warm Regards,
John
John,
You can view our 1911 timeline at https://thecmp.org/cmp_sales/1911-sales-information/1911-order-status/. Your order was received on 2/11/2025 and our staff will email you a link to the eStore to make your selection and payment when your order is ready to process.
Thanks,
Christine
Hello, what is the return policy? I am waiting to hear about purchasing my 1911 but I am seeing resellers on GunBroker selling service grade CMP 1911’s with replacement slides that aren’t even a Colt, Rand, Ithaca etc. I am expecting a mix of parts but would hate to wait all this time and get a no name slide. Is the CMP using those types of slides on service grades? If I were to get one could I send it back?
Thanks for any info.
From my previous experiences, it’s a “luck of the draw”what will be on a 1911, that most everyone is aware. The other way to guarantee a “original” milsurp would be thru CMP auction.
Hello. I mailed my order on 01/31 and received an email from CMP on 02/13. Will you please check my order for the date it was received by CMP and let me know that date, and also let me know if I am to be contacted in June, or in July, to make my purchase(s)? The contact month makes a difference financially as to the number of pistols I will be able to order.
Gary,
You can email [email protected] to check on your order. You can also view our 1911 order timeline at https://thecmp.org/cmp_sales/1911-sales-information/1911-order-status/.
Thanks,
Christine
Hello, my packet was shipped and delivered just days after new orders were being accepted again, I have not received any form of communication. I checked my spam folder, nothing. I emailed about a week ago and have not received any response. Not even in a rush but just want to know it didn’t get lost there. Tracking showed it delivered. Just thought based on the timelines outlined I would have had some contact by now.
Checking on status of my CMP1911 order. This is my second order and was sent approximately 8 weeks ago.
Hi,
Like others I received notification that my packet was received in February I believe the 10th. According to your status page I should be getting a notification sometime this month to complete my purchase and the month is nearing an end. I am just checking to see if you’re still on track since your status page has not been updated in a few weeks. I’ve sent a couple of emails with no answer. Looking forward to hearing back and completing my purchase.
Thanks for your time,
Teddy Mann
Teddy,
I’m waiting to hear back from our 1911 manager to update our status web page. I’m not sure where they are on the orders, so hopefully we will both know something soon.
Thanks,
Christine
Hello again Christine. I have only heard from by this page. No other email or phone message had been returned . Just would like to know my packet is safe with CMP and I am on the list to order soon. My packet went in the mail and shipped out on 1/28/25 which was the first day the holdup was released. I did get an email in Feb that my packet was received but that was the last 1911 email I got. Would like to know when this golden email to order is coming. Thank you and the rest of staff for putting up with us impatient types. Blessings
Hi John,
Your packet was received on 2/10/2025. It has not been assigned to a Sales Team member yet, but should be in the next week or two. Thank you for your continued patience as we process this massive backlog.
Thank you Dan, I think this email/reply was too me? I have a hard time swallowing a 13 day delay in CMP receiving my paper work but then again why not. It may of taken that long to get onto your master sheet. Regardless, thank you for the feedback I appreciate it. Now I know where I stand in line. Again thank you, John R.
where do you find any information to even buy these handguns? I can’t find the prices. Anywhere or nothing.?
John,
Here’s the web page – https://thecmp.org/sales-and-service/1911-information/.
Thanks,
Christine
Sorry about the last post. Will there be range grade pistols for the 5th round ?
We are currently sold out of range grades and have no way of knowing when they will become available again.
June 16; 2025at 5:43 pm
Hello, I mailed my order on February 7, I received conformation it was received and would be processed in the order it was received. I haven’t received any more correspondence. I wanted to get a Service grade Colt in good condition. My Father served in North Africa in World War II and I wanted to get one in his memory. He was a POW in Nazi Germany 2 yrs and 3 mos. I see now you have opened it up to everyone and are not following the schedule
you started. AM I still going to get one, and if so When?
thank you,
Fredrick Baumann
I sent a message on here about a week or so ago, and haven’t received a response on this page, or a direct email. I saw another gentleman sent his packet on Jan. 28, 2024 and received an email that his order was received on 2-10-25. I mailed mine on Jan. 29 – 2024. I have received no contact from the cmp. As I mentioned in my last post here that there have been on occasions where things have been lost in our area by usps.
I would like a direct email please, that you have received, and not I’m another unlucky person who’s mail was lost.
Thank you for your time.
Sir,
You can reach out to [email protected] and they will be able to help assist you.
Thanks,
Christine
Thank You Christine! Email sent
Hello. I mailed my order on 01/31 and received the 2/13 email confirmation of receipt. Can you please give me the date my order was actually received by CMP so I know where I fall in the contact timeline? Thank you.