Agreed 100% on the bold, I'd just disagree with the categorization of which is a shooter. A 70s refurb mixmaster will have less collectors interest than a correct (or correct enough) WW2 been there-done that non-refurb, at least for now and watching 1911 sale prices on the popular sites. I'm absolutely not afraid to put a decent round count through mine as it's a less interesting pistol (my opinion only of course) than one that survived mostly as-issued (I'd still shoot just about any I got from the CMP, who am I kidding).
Granted, a great condition correct one will blow the worn one out of the water price wise.
As far as the reselling of 1911s being addressed, I can't care less. I've seen plenty of people have these for months now, and I'd imagine some of those people have needed cash for medical bills, car repairs, or other less fun guns. The CMP exists to promote civilian marksmanship and firearms competition, not to ensure we all get our birthright 1911 or Garand, and by selling these at a fair price they do that. I bought a used pickup awhile back well under market, didn't like it, and resold it at market price. I felt no guilt about that, nor would I about selling one of these if I had to at fair market price.
To those who don't like the price on the resell, I'd ask that if you feel honor bound to sell for what you paid to please drop me a line and I'll cover the interest too
