#M203 40mm grenade launcher

[assigning-a-gun-to-your-fav]

What about Grayson Death Carlyle from Battletech? He is:

1) a noted and brilliant mercenary commander

2) a quite skilled giant robot pilot

3)majorly responsible for beginning a technological renaissance and reversing the technological decline that had the norm in the setting for some 300-odd years (by virtue of finding a lost data cache from the golden era of humanity)

4) the Inner Sphere Owen Wilson look-alike contest winner for 7 years running between 3025-3032.

Okay that last part I made up. But the rest is all true.

And yes, his middle name is actually "Death".

That's where the Grey Death Legion (his mercenary command) gets their name.

Vietnam-era Colt M16A1 with 40mm M203 grenade launcher.

I'm getting a good portion of Rambo vibes from him.

[gunzlotzofgunz]

LMT 12" Rail Mount Pistol Grip M203 40MM Grenade Launcher

40mm stand-alone weapon.  Designed as a stand alone pistol grip weapon system it includes the LMT frame for rail mounted M203.  Utilizes 12″ 40mm 1:48″ RH twist barrel. Built of aerospace aluminum it includes an LMT ergonomic grip.

[thepartyponies]

OK SO

wolf wood cross gun.

in summary, from what i understand:

machine gun in the long end, inline with the axis.

rocket launcher or laser cannon in the short end, also inline.

storage for ammo or pistols in the arms.

handle/grip in the centerpoint. Spins? idk. i don't really go here yet.

Now. What's practically feasible with current technology?

For the long side:

machine guns exist, but actual fully automatic weapons are expensive and/or legally burdensome here, thanks to the NFA. for cost mitigation, the obvious alternative is the much less impressive but modular and ubiquitous ar-15 type of action. however, the AR's large distance from the breech to the rear of the action would create overlap issues for the central grip. offsetting the grip to one side in the z-axis could relieve this issue, but sacrifices a lot of the symmetrical aesthetics. an offset in the y-axis could also be considered, but would again greatly sacrifice aesthetics. Also, the ammunition feeding mechanism is tricky. the AR uses a typical detachable box magazine protruding from the receiver at a right angle. with a standard 30-round AR magazine, this would surely protrude from the overall silhouette below the level of the two arms, assuming a grip offset as mentioned above is not used. The fictional version also seems to use linked belts of ammunition, typical for the majority of military lmgs and larger, but not nearly as common on the civilian market, as belts don't make nearly as much performance difference in semiauto. also a belt feed mechanism is a lot more complicated than a box mag, which translates to high prices along with a feedback loop of low sales volume. five grand for an m c r upper is a lot, but an fn m249s is way more. both options are physically bulky.

for the short side:

high powered lasers do exist, and might be a decent size for this, but the ones i'm familiar with for sale on the civilian market have a stupid arbitrary power output limit imposed by the government.

Rocket launchers exist, but the physics of routing the backblast around the other components would be highly questionable in reality. Also they're an nfa restricted destructive device.

Those reasons and the physical packaging points me towards grenade launchers of the non-rocket-propelled variety, like an m203. actual 40mm versions are, again, legally burdensome nfa items, so a 37mm flare launcher would be the obvious alternative.

for the arms:

likely design dependent on what happens with the other two sides. belt or flare storage? put a hole through one to integrate a red dot sight? belt storage leading directly into the feeding mechanism would be ideal, but not really possible with the central grip.

i have some ideas for visualizing this but i can't sketch them out right now.

[venusariawrites]

Was there any weapon that you preferred training with or were they each equal to you?

Training-wise, because they were just so much fun, probably the 40 Mike-Mike (40mm grenade launchers like the M203, specifically). Also, the AT4. "Back blast area all secure. YEEHAW!"

For actual use during deployments, I loved my M4 so much that I named it Ferdinand. I also actually enjoyed being in vehicle turrets manning the .50 cals. Those machine guns are like a giant middle finger.

You didn't ask, but I feel so strongly about it I'm gonna tell ya: On the flipside, I hate Berretta 9mms. Hate them. I have a scar on my hand from when a slide pinched the hell out of me.

[bikerlovertexas]

The hole in his pants means he’s ready to unload.

[historicalfirearms]

Diemaco/Colt Canada M203A1

In this week’s Armourer’s Bench video Vic takes a brief look at the Diemaco/Colt Canada M203A1 40mm grenade launcher. A smaller, improved version of the M203 under-barrel grenade launcher designed by AAI and produced by Colt. 

Be sure to check out our full video & the accompanying article on the M203A1 here. 

[primnull]

Toob references for me.

[venomous-ragno]

Writing advice...

... About military things by soldier :)

You wanna write a story with a militaristic setting, like CoD or R6S? But you don't know much about military related stuff and don't know where to start?

Well, lucky for you or not I know what that feels like and I've also got the combat / real life experience to help ya out!

Feel free to hop in my askbox or dm's and ask questions. I'll gladly elaborate and do my best to answer in full and plenty.

Disclaimer: My experiences and knowledge are mostly based on the German military, the Bundeswehr. They may differ from those of other countries.

Happy writing y'all :)

Pt. 7 / ?: Military jargon

I thought it'd be fun to do while I brood over all my other wips and future writing advice posts. There's a lot more jargon than I list in this post, but I needed some kinda start and end to this so I just wrote down all the terms I've heard and / or used myself.

Ally: How cool someone looks in uniform / gear. Speacial forces are automatically 'ally'

Bird: Helicopters, jets, drones, basically any kind of flying military equipment

Chest candy: Medals and ribbons worn on a uniform

Civy: Civilian (who doesn't serve in the military)

Demilitarised zone: Area in which any type of military force is banned

Expectant: A casualty who's expected to die

End Ex: Training exercise / event is over (a soldiers favourite words)

FOB: Forward Operating Base

Gunner: Service member operating heavy artillery

Green time machine: Sleeping bag

Helo: Helicopter

IED: Improvised Explosive Device

Jack: Selfish person or someone who disappears any time there's work to be done

Klick: Kilometer

Lizard: Someone who routinely screws up or a civy wearing military gear / uniforms for 'fashion purposes'

(40) Mike-Mike: Grenade launcher (either 40mm or M203)

Mincing: Procrastinating or being very slow while carrying out a task

Nails: Hard as nails

NIGS: New in Greens - soldier straight out of basic training

Outstanding: Very much not outstanding

Paddy: Irish soldier

P8: Mental health issue ("Going P8 in the block")

Quebec: Letter Q of the NATO alphabet

RV: Rendevouz - meeting up at a so called rendevouz point (meeting point)

Smoke: Punishing a service member with excessive scolding / physical work

Tango: Letter T in the NATO alphabet, also stands for enemy ("Tango in sight")

Ulu: Remote / rural area

Voluntold: Assignment that is technically vountary, but actually mandatory

Whiskey-Tango-Foxtrott: NATO alphabet letters meaning WTF

X-device: Radio navigation equipment used on aircrafts

Yoyo: Young Officer in training

Zone of fire: Area designated for help from above, aka fire support

[mothausa]

I HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT CHRIS’ RIFLE.  Why does the boulder puncher have a Bayonet attachment AND a M203 American 40mm Grenade Launcher on his rifle?  CHRIS, BARRY TAUGHT YOU BETTER THEN THAT.  That is a hazard......

Like, I finally got a good look at it.  MAKE IT MAKE SENSE!!

[gunzlotzofgunz]

FAB FD203 Stand Alone Unit, fitted with a Colt M203 40mm Stand Alone Grenade Launcher.

[dctvandmcufan]

S.H.I.E.L.D, Weapons

Pistols and Handguns

Smith & Wesson M&P: Standard sidearm of S.H.I.E.L.D. agents and Nick Fury.

Glock 17: Standard sidearm of S.H.I.E.L.D. agents prior to the Smith & Wesson M&P.

SIG-Sauer P226: Standard sidearm of S.H.I.E.L.D. agents in the 1990s. Later reissued to STRIKE operatives, including Rumlow.

Smith & Wesson M&P Compact: Used by field agents in operations requiring higher mobility.

Glock 19: Primary sidearm of STRIKE Operatives and used by Hill.

M1911A1: Used by STRIKE commandos during the Battle of Washington, D.C. and carried by Robert Gonzales as his primary sidearm.

CAA Tactical RONI-SI1: Standard pistol carbine used by field agents.

Beretta 92FS: Used by Agents Hunter and Hartley while disguised as US Airmen.

Glock 26: Primary sidearm of Black Widow, who primarily used it while working with STRIKE and the Avengers.

FN FNX-9: Primary sidearm of Sharon Carter, who primarily used it during the HYDRA Uprising.

Heckler & Koch P30: Primary sidearm of Hawkeye, who primarily used it while working with the Avengers.

Walther PPK/S: Primary sidearm of the Koenig Brothers, who used it primarily to defend themselves from HYDRA agents.

Tokyo Marui Strike Warrior: Used by Melinda May to knock Andrew Garner into a Containment Module.

Smith & Wesson 910: Used by Skye to defend herself from Akela Amador.

Walther CP99: Stored in the armory of the S.H.I.E.L.D. Crater Investigation Site.

Submachine Guns

Heckler & Koch UMP45: Used by John Garrett and Grant Ward during the Raid of the Guest House.

Heckler & Koch MP5A3: Used by Lance Hunter during the Battle on the Maribel del Mar and obtained by Bobbi Morse and Joey Gutierrez during the Attack on the HYDRA Castle.

FN P90: Stored in the armory of the S.H.I.E.L.D. Crater Investigation Site.

Shotguns

Remington 870: Used by various S.H.I.E.L.D. agents, most notably by engineers and technicians.

Mossberg 500: Used by Lance Hunter and Phil Coulson during the kidnapping of Thomas Ward.

Assault Rifles and Carbines

Colt M4A1: Primary assault rifle of S.H.I.E.L.D. operatives during combat and strike operations; primarily used before the S.H.I.E.L.D. Civil War before being phased out in favor of the Tavor TAR-21. This carbine was later re-introduced into S.H.I.E.L.D.'s arsenal following the Inhuman War.

IMI Tavor TAR-21: Primary assault rifle of S.H.I.E.L.D. operatives working under Robert Gonzales' faction and later all S.H.I.E.L.D. operatives following the S.H.I.E.L.D. Civil War under Director Coulson.

FN F2000: Standard firearm for STRIKE operatives, especially those raiding the Lemurian Star.

Colt LE Carbine: Used by S.H.I.E.L.D. operatives to secure the area during HYDRA's Kidnapping of Charles Hinton.

FN SCAR-H: Used by S.H.I.E.L.D. security guards working under Robert Gonzales on the Illiad.

Steyr AUG A3: Used by STRIKE commando Brock Rumlow.

Daniel Defense DDM4 MK18: Prepared by Lance Hunter to use during the Attack on the Retreat.

M16A4: Stored in the armory of the S.H.I.E.L.D. Crater Investigation Site.

SIG-Sauer SG552: Stored in the armory of the S.H.I.E.L.D. Crater Investigation Site.

Sniper Rifles

Nemesis Arms Vanquish: Used by Grant Ward to aim at Mike Peterson in the case that he needed to be eliminated; also used by Skye to terminate Donnie Gill during the Battle on the Maribel del Mar.

Remington Mk. 13 Mod 5: Used by Agents Triplett and Hunter to attempt to assassinate Carl Creel.

Desert Tactical Arms Stealth Recon Scout: Used by Grant Ward to provide overwatch during the hostage exchange between S.H.I.E.L.D. and Centipede on the bridge.

Remington 700PSS: Stored in the armory of the S.H.I.E.L.D. Crater Investigation Site.

Machine Guns

General Dynamics GAU-17/A: Mounted under the cockpit of all Quinjets.

General Dynamics GAU-22/A: Mounted on the hull of F-35 Lightning II fighter jets.

General Dynamics M197 Vulcan: Mounted under the cockpit of military S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicopters.

Phalanx CIWS: Mounted on the Project Insight Helicarriers.

Browning M2HB: Mounted on an automated turret defending Providence.

Launchers

Olin Flare Gun: Used by Leo Fitz to fire a flare into the Monolith as a signal for Jemma Simmons.

Orion Flare Gun: Used by Leo Fitz to fire a flare at Hive, who was possessing Will Daniels' body, in order to incinerate and kill him.

RM Equipment M203PI: Mounted on M4A1 carbines; used by Phil Coulson and Antoine Triplett to defend Providence from US Special Forces.

Fabrique Nationale EGLM: Mounted on FN SCAR-H rifles; used by John Garrett to defend himself against an attack from Deathlok.

Milkor MGL Mk 1L: Used by Lance Hunter with an Electric Net Grenade to apprehend Vin-Tak.

M136 AT4: Used by a STRIKE commando on-board a Project Insight Helicarrier.

Airtronic RPG-7: Used by Nick Fury to prevent the takeoff of a fighter jet armed with a nuclear missile.

MM1 Grenade Launcher: Used by operatives attempting to take Bruce Banner into custody in India.

Explosives

M67 Fragmentation Grenade: Carried by STRIKE operatives.

40mm Grenade: Ammunition for the M203, EGLM, MGL, and MM1.

M18 Smoke Grenade: Used to provide cover, such as during the raid on the government warehouse.

Blades and Melee Weapons

Taser Rod: Used by STRIKE commandos to subdue and stun targets

Protecop BOSH007 Anti-Riot Shield: Used by STRIKE commandos for personal protection against thrown debris and small-caliber bullets.

[grenadelaunchersblog]

grenade launcher

40mm grenade launchers are some of the far more versatile tools inside the armory of the Usa military. That adaptability really comes because of all the different types of bullets you can shove engrossed. In fact , you may be shocked by just how many kinds of stuff you can shoot from the old bloop gun. Today, grenade launchers are heating some of the most advanced munitions you’ll find at any place on the battlefield, so that as technology continues to miniaturize, the legendary 40mm grenade will only discover more uses.

To get clear, I’m particularly addressing the hand held grenade launchers found in the hands from infantrymen; this includes your M203 and the M320, as well as the M79 varieties that keep flinging around. M79

Normal Munitions for 40mm Grenade Launchers

The term frequent munition is distant relative. As you’d anticipate, these 40mm grenade launchers can fire place both high beyond expectations grenades and huge explosive dual-purpose grenades for armored spots.

Additionally , most people recognize that these launchers will fire smoke grenades, which can provide concealment for troop actions, mark targets, along with really step up a spooky vibe for the seasonal Halloween functions.

Additionally , these firearms can fire flares that parachute for the ground, illuminating a good decent-sized area in a short period of time.

Every one of those are pretty traditional fare for anyone by having a grenade launcher, however , when we got past normal, we continue to see some interesting 40mm grenade launcher options.

Military grenade launchers have a long history that stretches back to ancient times. First used by China, the launchers saw accelerated development throughout the 20th Century. This site explores the history of military grenade launchers. Nothing is for sale.

References Grenade launcher https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grenade_launcher

[lomoomni]

Royal huntr drip tip size

Example: "99, arresting gear is down." 72s and 96s (U.S) The time (72 or 96 hours, respectively) given to a military member for liberty on holidays or special occasions.Ī A-gang (U.S. Usually used by air traffic controllers to designate one transmission as pertinent to all aircraft on frequency. Navy) Term used to designate something as "All hands", or pertinent to everyone. Marine Corps had a 90 day reservist option that allowed a Marine to enlist, do boot camp, then return to civilian life without attending advanced schooling to finish high school. During WWII, Korea, and early Vietnam, prior to 1970, this terminology referred only to graduates of OCS, which was also derisively known as the "Oklahoma Cook's School." From 2004-2005, the U.S. 90-day wonder (derogatory) A newly-commissioned (O-1) graduate of Officer Candidate School or DIRCOM (Direct Commissioning) program. The Singapore Army equivalent, prior to 2013, was simply "84". 84 mil (Canada) A 84mm Carl G ( Carl Gustav recoilless rifle). Also referred to as "deuce gear." The U.S. Navy Seabees) Organizational equipment issued to a Marine or Seabee by his or her unit that is kept as part of the Member's personal gear, but must be returned in serviceable condition upon that member's departure, usually including load-bearing equipment, ruck packs, body armor, helmets and other field gear. Marine Corps) A 40mm grenade or M203 grenade launcher, such as is often mounted underneath an M-16 or a variant thereof. Because later versions of the meal only contained four beef franks without any beans, they and were subsequently renamed the "4 dicks of death". The dish is also known as "beans and motherfuckers" for the same reason. Marine Corps) The beef franks which are included, with beans, in some MREs so named for their number and unpleasant taste. Example: "Meet me in my office when you're ready for the 411 on your mission." 5 fingers of death (U.S. 411 (U.S.) Briefing prior to one's mission. 4-10-4 (U.S.) A "Desert Queen": a reference to the physical attractiveness of women in the armed forces, used contextually to refer to someone who is normally considered a '4' on a '1-10' scale of attractiveness (back in the States), becomes a '10' upon arrival in the AOR, but reverts back to a '4' upon return to the States. Army) Cannon Crewman, also 'Gun Bunny', 13 Bang-Bang (or Boom-Boom), 13 Boogaloo, Red Leg (due to red trouser stripes on 19th century uniforms) 2-IC (Canada and U.K.) Second in Command. Trained in the use of explosives, mines and battlefield obstacles. Army) A Combat Engineer, from the Military Occupational Specialty designation "12B". Army) 8 up, see 'ate up' 12B picket pounders! Essayons! (U.S. Army) An infantryman, from the Military Occupational Specialty designation "11B". 11 Bang-Bang / 11 Boom-Boom / 11 Bush / (pejorative) 11 Bulletstop(per) (U.S. Marine Corps, Navy) Someone who is suicidal, implying that they should dive off the third deck. Marine Corps) The "First Civilian Division", the (fictitious) division made up of Marines who leave the military and go back to civilian life. Some of these terms have been considered gregarious to varying degrees and attempts have been made to eliminate them.įor the purposes of this article, "military slang" includes slang used by any English-speaking armed forces (armies, navies, air forces).Ĭontents: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y ZĠ - 9 1st CivDiv (U.S. Military slang is also used to reinforce the (usually friendly) interservice rivalries. They are often abbreviations or derivatives of the NATO Phonetic Alphabet, or otherwise incorporating aspects of formal military concepts and terms. Military slang is a set of colloquial terms which are unique to or which originated with military personnel.

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Gun History: Colt XM148

Gun History: Colt XM148 – The First Grenade Launcher Made for the M16This 40mm launcher was made to be installed under the barrel of an M16, but problems caused it to be pulled from service and replaced. The M203 40mm grenade launcher slung under an M16 rifle is an iconic sight, giving the gun a distinct profile…it also freed up a grenadier to also be a rifleman. Before the M203, they were…