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The Dumb Gun Collector
04-15-09, 20:02
I have heard that the army armorers used to make short 1911s for generals or whatever. Is this true? Any pics?
The Dumb Gun Collector
04-15-09, 20:04
Is this it? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M15_pistol

Any info on these?
cathellsk
04-15-09, 20:16
Yes and yes. I can't remember much about them but thats them. They replaced the old Colt Pocket Model Ms in .32 and .380 until the M9 General Officers model came out.
Ttwwaack
04-15-09, 20:45
Yup, that is them. I shot the CG's at Ft Devens once when I was stationed there. Fit and finish was above a Commercial Colt and it put our rack grade 1911's to shame as far as accurracy.
MX5
04-24-09, 20:38
I remember quite awhile ago (possibly 20 yrs. ago) seeing some pics & reading an article or two about some smaller Colts made for generals. I don't keep periodicals very long, I'll check in my library for references to these - I have some older books on pistolsmithing & 1911s have always been a favorite of mine. I'll post if I find any verifiable information.