Any additional news on the new Colt .45 M1911

[Maverick77]

Anyone know if these will be available for the general public? I've searched Colt's website and didn't find anything on the new Colt .45 M1911 for the Marines. I know it was shown at the Shot Show in Vegas, but I haven't seen any mention of retail sales.

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/07/28/marines-pay-22m-to-go-back-to-their-old-guns-colt-45-caliber-pistols/

[ShooterMcFly]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwY-h1Xh6P0

Says here 80 pistols a month off the line for civs.

[Quiet]

From the SHOT Show, MSRP approx $2000.

[esartori]

Wow I didn't realize a contract had been signed. I wonder if they are only going to special forces teams though. It would be pretty cool if it has enough success to be reintroduced. A testament to the design.

[Quiet]

Wow I didn't realize a contract had been signed. I wonder if they are only going to special forces teams though. It would be pretty cool if it has enough success to be reintroduced. A testament to the design.

The contract is only for the USMC Special Operations Command (MARSOC).

[keenkeen]

Shot Show Video and discussion in this thread:

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=682313