Videos tagged with Colt Model M

The Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless, or Model M, saw significant US military adoption during WWII, particularly by intelligence and special operations units like the OSS. While initial military interest was low, the need for compact sidearms led to procurement of over 17,000 .32 ACP and 3,000 .380 ACP pistols. Late-war production saw cost-saving changes like Parkerized finishes and updated sights and slide serrations.

The Rock Island Arsenal M15 General Officer's Model was a custom 1911 variant developed by Dale Hoffman to replace older sidearms for U.S. Army generals. It featured a shortened 4.25-inch barrel and National Match sights, winning 1971 Army trials against competitors like Colt and Smith & Wesson. Only 1,004 units were produced between 1972 and 1974, making it the last specialty pistol issued to general officers before the adoption of the Beretta 92.