20 Mar 02

CMP is now selling Springfield rifles, both '03 and 03A3, in addition to Garands. Springfields used to be hard to come by and were sold only on a lottery. Apparently, CMP has come into a large lot, probably the last, and are offering them to any eligible buyer at $300 to $500, depending on what type and configuration you order. Their website is www.odcmp.com/Seervices/Rifles/m1903.htm. I may have to get another one!

/John

20 Mar 02

My friends with the police in Capetown, South Africa has just informed me that the department is going to replace all their CZs with Glock 19s. This represents a radical departure from the norm, as just about all police officers in South Africa use CZs and have for many years, certainly as long as I've been going there.

No word on duty holsters or ammunition. I hope officers receive competent training to go along with the new pistol.

/John

20 Mar 02

CMP's Website is:

www.odcmp.com/Services/Rifles/m1903.htm

/John