CMP Processing Orders, Adapting New System/Order Limit for 1911 Pistol Program

May 7, 2025

Civilian Marksmanship Program▸The First Shot▸CMP Processing Orders, Adapting New System/Order Limit for 1911 Pistol Program

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.

1911 Update Graphic May 2025

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]. 

1911 Ordering Information

317 Replies to “CMP Processing Orders, Adapting New System/Order Limit for 1911 Pistol Program”

      1. 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

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  2. 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!

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  3. 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

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  4. 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

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  8. 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

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      1. 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.

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        1. 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.

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  9. 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.

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      1. 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.

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    2. Checking on status of my CMP1911 order. This is my second order and was sent approximately 8 weeks ago.

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  10. 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

    Reply

    1. 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

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  11. 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

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    1. 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.

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      1. 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.

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  12. where do you find any information to even buy these handguns? I can’t find the prices. Anywhere or nothing.?

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    1. We are currently sold out of range grades and have no way of knowing when they will become available again.

      Reply

  14. 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

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  15. 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.

    Reply

  16. 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.

    Reply

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