Trump Gonna Cough Up the 1911's?

[Oh Shoot]

All it takes is a phone call to Sec. of Army to get things rolling.

edit: I see new one hasn't been confirmed, matter of fact seems to be a bit of hissy fit between Trump and Mattis about who it will be.

But there is an Acting one, so he could get it going I guess.

- OS

Edited January 26, 2017 by Oh Shoot

[monkeylizard]

Except that we don't currently have an actual Secretary of the Army, just an "acting" one. I'm not sure if an acting Secretary has the authority or not.

[btq96r]

If memory serves, an acting Secretary has the same legal authority, though they do tend to punt as much as possible until an appointment is confirmed and in the office.  Though this would be a very low priority indeed.

Even if this gets put on the to-do list, the bigger issue will be over who pays for it.  Guarantee that DoD doesn't want to eat the operations costs and without an order to make it happen out of their existing funds, would only be as cooperative as opening the arms room door and filling out some paperwork to make a transfer happen.

[battleop]

I'm sure it's coming but it there are plenty of other things that are more important that are ahead of releasing the 1911s. 

[JoeCorrado]

I'm hoping for more than just 1911's. Maybe we can get back all the firearms we gave to S. Korea. I'm still in need of an M1 carbine among other US military rifles in my collection. I just wish I had my Great Grandfather's 1911 from WW1. Unfortunately, it was destroyed in a fire about 10 years ago at my Uncle's farm while he was deployed.  This administration will be our best bet and it's still early plus he has a lot on his plate as it is.

[Oh Shoot]

1 hour ago, btq96r said:

... Guarantee that DoD doesn't want to eat the operations costs and without an order to make it happen out of their existing funds, would only be as cooperative as opening the arms room door and filling out some paperwork to make a transfer happen.

That's essentially all DoD has to do, they are earmarked for CMP to handle everything else.

- OS

[DWARREN123]

If like the ones I used then they are worn out and will need total rebuilds to be any good.

[battleop]

19 hours ago, Oh Shoot said:

That's essentially all DoD has to do, they are earmarked for CMP to handle everything else.

- OS

At least there isn't the worry that they will be destroyed.   I don't doubt they will be released but it's probably going to take a bit while the more important issues are addressed.