CMP Update

Via email:

GARAND WALNUT STOCK SETS WITH METAL NOW AVAILABLE: Stock set is newly manufactured. Consists of American Black Walnut with linseed oil finish. The stock set closely resembles WWII era M1 Garand stocks in fit and finish. No bulky areas or unsightly metal to wood fitment when compared to other commercial offerings. Stock set includes: Stock, front and rear hand guards, stock and handguard metal (newly manufactured) already installed. Stock set pre-fitted to insure easy assembly. Each stock hand stamped with CMP cartouche. Stock set price: $149.95 plus S&H. Item 082M. See "Commercial Parts" on http://estore.odcmp.com.

M1903 WALNUT STOCK SETS NOW AVAILABLE: Stock set is newly manufactured of American Black Walnut. Consists of "C" type (pistol grip) stock and matching handguard. Limited quantity. Price is $164.95 plus S&H. Item 086. . See "Commercial Parts" on http://estore.odcmp.com.

AMMUNITION PURCHASE LIMIT: In April 2008 CMP began limiting the amount of ammunition that one customer could purchase. Those limits have now been abolished. Current offerings can be found on http://www.thecmp.org/ammosales.htm.

SHIPPING & HANDLING RATE INCREASE: FedEx has announced an average rate hike of 6.9% for 2009. Effective 1 January 2009, CMP S&H will increase by 5%.

CMP SALES AT WESTERN GAMES: A reminder that CMP will sell ammunition and will have M1 Garands, Carbines, and some other model rifles available for reserving at the Western Games. For Western Games schedule, please see http://clubs.odcmp.com/cgi-bin/matchInfo.cgi?matchID=3773

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CMP WEBSITE: The CMP sales related web pages have transitioned to a new format. Old bookmarks may have to be deleted and new bookmarks set. We appreciate your patience and support during this transition period.
http://www.thecmp.org/

CMP STORE SCHEDULES: CMP stores will be closed during Thanksgiving week.
(26-28 Nov), Friday 19 Dec, Christmas week (24-26 Dec), and New Year week
(31 Dec- 2 Jan).

CRITERION GARAND BARRELS PRICE INCREASE: Effective January 1, 2009, the CMP price of new manufacture .30-06 M1 Garand barrels will increase from $179.95 to $199.95. Item 065CRI/M1. S&H is $9.95 per barrel. See "Barrels" on http://estore.odcmp.com.

KRAG RIFLES NO LONGER AVAILABLE FOR MAIL ORDER. Due to the number of complaints from customers about the (junk) poor condition of the Krag rifles / carbines, we will no longer accept mail orders for this item. Krags will be sold only in the stores. http://www.thecmp.org/miscellaneous.htm

Thank you for your support of the CMP.

Emphasis on the ammo thingy is mine.

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