M15 pistol

M15 General Officer's Pistol
M15 pistol
Type	Semi-automatic pistol
Place of origin	United States
Service history
In service	1972–1981
Used by	United States
Production history
Designer	Rock Island Arsenal
Manufacturer	Rock Island Arsenal
Produced	1972–1984[1]
No. built	1,004
Specifications
Mass	36.32 oz (1,030 g) empty
Length	7.90 in (201 mm)
Barrel length	4.25 in (108 mm)
Cartridge	.45 ACP
Action	Short recoil
Rate of fire	Semi-automatic
Muzzle velocity	800ft/s (245 m/s)
Feed system	7-round single column, detachable box magazine

The M15 General Officers is a .45 ACP pistol developed by the U.S. Army's Rock Island Arsenal from stock M1911 pistols as a replacement for the aging Colt Model 1903 and Model 1908 Pocket Hammerless pistols. The pistol was issued to United States Army general officers as a personal weapon.

The M15 is quite similar to the Colt Commander and is operationally similar to the M1911A1. Formally adopted in 1972, it is no longer produced but remains in service with some long-career officers.