- M15 pistol
Infobox Weapon|is_ranged=yes
name=M15 General Officer's Pistol
caption=M15 pistol
origin=flagcountry|United States
type=Semi-automatic pistol
designer=Rock Island Arsenal
service=1972-present
used_by=United States
cartridge=.45 ACP
action=Short recoil
weight=1.03 kg (2.27 lb) empty
length=200 mm (7.90 in)
part_length=108 mm (4.25 in)
height=
rate=Semi-automatic
feed=7-round single column, detachable box magazine
range=The M15 General Officers is a
.45 ACP pistol developed by the U.S. Army'sRock Island Arsenal (RIA) from stock M1911 pistols. Adopted in 1972, the M15 replaced Colt Model 1903 and Model 1908 Pocket Hammerless pistols with a weapon with greater stopping power and effectiveness. It was issued to US Army personnel of General Officer rank as a personal weapon. Models were hand-built at the RIA and had a brass plate inset into the left grip that was inscribed with the officer's name.It is similar to the
Colt Commander , but has internal differences.This model is commonly referred to as the "Officer". There is some disagreement in sources over its formal designation, possibly either Pistol, General Officers', Caliber .45, M15 or Pistol, Cal. .45, Semi-automatic, M1911A1, General Officer's.
Operational traits
Functionally, this pistol operates the same as a basic M1911A1. The shorter barrel is reported to have a greater muzzle blast yet, even with the abbreviated barrel, the pistol maintains a muzzle velocity of 245 m/s (800 ft/s).
The pistol's sights are larger than the standard M1911A1's including a taller front sight. Magazines remain interchangeable between the two models.
A
lanyard may be attached to the weapon's butt.ee also
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List of individual weapons of the U.S. Armed Forces
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