Videos tagged with 40x46mm

This review of the B&T GL06K micro grenade launcher, presented by an expert with engineering ties to B&T, details its design origins as a less-lethal system for European police. The guide covers its compact form factor, break-action operation, and the specific 40x46mm caliber, highlighting its potential for less-lethal applications and novelty uses like fireworks. The expert emphasizes its reloadable blank cartridge system and the limitations of its aluminum barrel with harder projectiles.

This guide details the operational mechanics of the M79 'Thumper' grenade launcher, focusing on its break-action loading, sighting systems, and firing procedure. It highlights the weapon's historical significance and its unique High-Low pressure system for managing recoil. Instruction emphasizes proper sight usage and safe handling, drawing from expert knowledge.

Firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson details the Istec ISL 201 grenade launcher, designed for platforms like the H&K MP5 and HK53. The video covers its modularity, side-pivot loading mechanism for convenience, ambidextrous safety, and double-action trigger. Ferguson highlights its tactical niche and various configurations, including less-lethal and standalone variants, drawing parallels to its depiction in popular culture.

This video demonstrates the manual operation of the IWI GL40 stand-alone grenade launcher. A professional demonstrator shows the side-loading mechanism, the use of a red dot sight, firing sequence, and manual ejection of the spent casing. Proper muzzle discipline and familiarity with the side-loading mechanics are highlighted.

This guide details the disassembly of the rare China Lake 40mm Pump Action Grenade Launcher, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. The process involves rotating the trigger guard to separate the receiver assemblies, revealing internal components like dual action bars and a unique locking block. This information is valuable for understanding the mechanics of this historical SEAL team weapon.

This guide details the loading and firing procedure for the Milkor M32 and M32A1 40mm grenade launchers, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum. It covers the unique spring-wound cylinder mechanism, the use of specialized optics for trajectory compensation, and the differences between the M32 and M32A1 variants. The demonstration emphasizes safe handling and proper operation for effective use of these less-common crew-served weapons.

This guide details the operation and basic maintenance of the Mk18 Mod0 hand-cranked grenade launcher, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. It covers safety procedures, loading, firing, rate of fire, and ammunition belt considerations for this unique Vietnam-era weapon. The Mk18 Mod0 utilizes a split-breech mechanism and is designed for 40x46mm low-pressure rounds.