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Subdeacon Joe 25,909 Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 I have to wonder what the issue was to which this is the solution. Link to post Share on other sites
Utah Bob #35998 15,861 Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 5 minutes ago, Subdeacon Joe said: I have to wonder what the issue was to which this is the solution. Room clearing I guess. Link to post Share on other sites
Badlands Bob #61228 1,886 Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 For some strange reason, I want one. Link to post Share on other sites
Utah Bob #35998 15,861 Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 M203 actually. Link to post Share on other sites
Subdeacon Joe 25,909 Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 1 minute ago, Utah Bob #35998 said: Room clearing I guess. Thanks. Makes sense, I guess. They would tumble and spread quickly. But seems like a flechette for the M203 would work better. Link to post Share on other sites
Pat Riot, SASS #13748 22,476 Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 That’s so weird that I would like to fire one just to see how it works. I would guess it would be like firing 18 NAA .22 revolvers all at the same time. Probably get 800-900 FPS out of them. Link to post Share on other sites
Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 447 Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 yep an M203 , heck I liked the old M79 , was much easier for a southpaw to sight gonna make a mess of what ever , be on the wrong end CB Link to post Share on other sites
Utah Bob #35998 15,861 Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Stick it through the door, pull the trigger, kick door open and hose everything down with the whole mag. Repeat as necessary. Link to post Share on other sites
Barry Sloe 393 Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Subdeacon Joe said: I have to wonder what the issue was to which this is the solution. ANTIFA?? Just thinking, BS Link to post Share on other sites
Utah Bob #35998 15,861 Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Subdeacon Joe said: Thanks. Makes sense, I guess. They would tumble and spread quickly. But seems like a flechette for the M203 would work better. I’m thinking that’s no longer in the US inventory. I could be wrong Link to post Share on other sites
Utah Bob #35998 15,861 Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 https://www.tactical-life.com/gear/lewis-machine-tool-m203-2003-grenade-launcher/ Link to post Share on other sites
Trigger Mike 1,038 Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 2 hours ago, Subdeacon Joe said: I have to wonder what the issue was to which this is the solution. Whatever the issue was, it'd definitely solve it Link to post Share on other sites
Smoken D 2,079 Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 2 hours ago, Utah Bob #35998 said: M203 actually. Correct, all I ever had was the M-79 and what a hoot it was. Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Bullweed 449 Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Good Rx for a moccasin within 30 feet. Link to post Share on other sites
Sedalia Dave 12,769 Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 3 hours ago, Subdeacon Joe said: I have to wonder what the issue was to which this is the solution. I found a grenade launcher for my evil black rifle but 40mm ammo costs more per round than my house. Now I can afford to shoot "something" out of it. Link to post Share on other sites
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 3,335 Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 4 hours ago, Subdeacon Joe said: I have to wonder what the issue was to which this is the solution. I would assume it was resolved, what ever it was. Link to post Share on other sites
Utah Bob #35998 15,861 Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Smoken D said: Correct, all I ever had was the M-79 and what a hoot it was. Yeah man. Link to post Share on other sites
Pat Riot, SASS #13748 22,476 Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Here is where one can buy these. They are 40mm. If they were 37mm it would be easier to get the launcher. https://otbfirearms.com/xm-18-22-round-for-40mm-18-rounds-of-22lr-hornets-nest/ Apparently they are out of stock. These units are unavailable. Their website is goofy and info is lacking. Link to post Share on other sites
Forty Rod SASS 3935 7,209 Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Blooper. I liked the Mk.something or other 40mm full auto. Saw one in use at Aberdeen when I was there and it was very impressive. Link to post Share on other sites
Major Crimes 2,306 Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 3 hours ago, Forty Rod SASS 3935 said: Blooper. I liked the Mk.something or other 40mm full auto. Saw one in use at Aberdeen when I was there and it was very impressive. Mk 19 We called the M79 the Wombat Gun Link to post Share on other sites
Ozark Huckleberry 882 Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 11 hours ago, Subdeacon Joe said: I have to wonder what the issue was to which this is the solution. Boarding parties. Link to post Share on other sites
Major Crimes 2,306 Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Ozark Huckleberry said: Boarding parties. This is my boarding party gun, just a smidge bigger than .22 cal. Link to post Share on other sites
Wallaby Jack, SASS #44062 2,790 Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 2 hours ago, Major Crimes said: Mk 19 We called the M79 the Wombat Gun w...w..... WHAT ? ..... oh ..... wombat .......... you got me started for a minute there .... Link to post Share on other sites
DocWard 5,423 Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 As far as I know, the military still maintains a 40mm buckshot round for use in the M203. It's intent was for close quarters combat with the M79, but became less necessary with the M203. Still, it remains in military inventory. Link to post Share on other sites
DocWard 5,423 Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 7 hours ago, Forty Rod SASS 3935 said: Blooper. I liked the Mk.something or other 40mm full auto. Saw one in use at Aberdeen when I was there and it was very impressive. 4 hours ago, Major Crimes said: Mk 19 We called the M79 the Wombat Gun Yep, for me, the Mk 19 is even more fun to fire than an M2. Whenever I would get the opportunity, I would jump on it and go. Pretty sure I giggled every time. Not the same as firing a howitzer, but I got to see where the rounds impacted! No, I never got to fire direct fire with a howitzer. Saw it done though! Link to post Share on other sites
Forty Rod SASS 3935 7,209 Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 6 hours ago, DocWard said: Yep, for me, the Mk 19 is even more fun to fire than an M2. Whenever I would get the opportunity, I would jump on it and go. Pretty sure I giggled every time. Not the same as firing a howitzer, but I got to see where the rounds impacted! No, I never got to fire direct fire with a howitzer. Saw it done though! I'm glad to see this whiz-bang gadget is remembered by people other than me. I saw several of them in 'Nam mounted on the cupola pintle of XM-706-E2 LAAVs. Never saw one fired over there, though. Link to post Share on other sites
Utah Bob #35998 15,861 Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Link to post Share on other sites
Henry T Harrison 1,263 Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 7 hours ago, DocWard said: Yep, for me, the Mk 19 is even more fun to fire than an M2. Whenever I would get the opportunity, I would jump on it and go. Pretty sure I giggled every time. Not the same as firing a howitzer, but I got to see where the rounds impacted! No, I never got to fire direct fire with a howitzer. Saw it done though! Direct fire for when you absolutely positively have to make something go away Link to post Share on other sites
DocWard 5,423 Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 22 minutes ago, Henry T Harrison said: Direct fire for when you absolutely positively have to make something go away I will say without hesitation it was awe inspiring to see. Link to post Share on other sites
Utah Bob #35998 15,861 Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Or..... Link to post Share on other sites
Wallaby Jack, SASS #44062 2,790 Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 ..... is that a BOBzooka ? Link to post Share on other sites
Utah Bob #35998 15,861 Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 1 minute ago, Wallaby Jack, SASS #44062 said: ..... is that a BOBzooka ? We just called it a Three Five. Link to post Share on other sites
Utah Bob #35998 15,861 Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Henry T Harrison said: Direct fire for when you absolutely positively have to make something go away Too big to conceal. Too loud to supress. Link to post Share on other sites
Major Crimes 2,306 Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 11 hours ago, Wallaby Jack, SASS #44062 said: w...w..... WHAT ? ..... oh ..... wombat .......... you got me started for a minute there .... The M79 (Wombat gun) wouldn't be big enough to take you out Wallaby. I got something special for you. Link to post Share on other sites
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