I managed to grab one also from my local shop in PA.
$750 plus tax.
Shown above a commercial m17. Mine has similar wear, a few scratches in the frame, and the user apparently wanted the number 11 taped on.
I've been buying from Skinnymedic (medicalgearoutfitters) and from North American Rescue directly. I've heard some stories of people getting knock of CAT tourniquets from Amazon. If you buy from Skinnymedic you can use the code iraqveteran8888 for 10% off your order.
NAR will occasionally have...
My LGS got in a Remington Rand 1911A1 on consignment from a lady that tried to take it to the local police to destroy. Lucky for me the officers told her it's actually collectable and she could get some money for it. No magazine, but that's okay.
I went to a few Army surplus stores, they usually had some Alpha jackets you could try for size.
I’ve also seen Urban Outfitters carry Alpha before, but now that it’s summer they may not stock them.
I recently picked up a carbine a few months ago and ran it Saturday at the PNTC Kahles 2 gun. A few magazine related issues, but I think people were fairly impressed with it's performance. The groups inside 100 were really good, over 100 it got hard to see the small plates they were using. A fun...
I think the CMP 1911 page just crashed, but I saw
Rack $850 -will need work to be serviceable
Field $950 - may have minor rust and pitting
Service $1050 - may have minor pitting
Order packets posting June 4th but orders not taken till September 4th.
Hopefully the website will be back up soon.
I've shot one of their matches before, I recommend taking the holster draw class before the match if you can. I think it's a good way to get an introduction into competitive shooting without as much stress on speed.