Rock Island Arsenal M15 General Officer's Model
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.









