COTEP started in the DW section of the 1911 forum and it used to be about people being enlightened about the quality of a gun that could be had from DW without spending a lot of hard earned coin. Over time more and more people realized the quality and they were able to steadily increase their prices. Then came CZ and more price increases. The quality is still there, but the price is a little less enlightening now when compared to other semi-customs.
I personally think COTEP has evolved into much more than what it was originally. To me COTEP is not about any particular manufacturer anymore. It's about friends helping each other out, gaining knowledge and learning about new things, the camaraderie of people with a common interest, sharing and listening to each other. It's about realizing you can work on a 1911 or build your own AR. It's must more enlightening now in my opinion.
Last edited by NAMVET72; 11-09-2011 at 08:08 PM.
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