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My question is that the M79 is hailed as the best 40mm blooper and has a great reputation BUT compared to the
modern M203, say the rail model with a LMT stand alone grip, is it really that much better?
Could it really just be what is still inventoried and just available at the time of need?
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I disagree. Where I come from (Infantry then EOD) Those that have shot the different weapons systems, the M-79 is not hailed as the best man portable grenade launcher.
What is:
THE EFFECTIVE GRENADIER. The person putting rounds on target, no matter what the WEAPON.
LOADING & RELOADING. The M79 is FAR easier to load and reload than the M-203. Plus you can use the longer rounds (OAL) in the M-79 than the M-203.
Q: If you are going to CHOP down a grenade launcher (that is in the inventory: so pretty much M-203 & M-79) which one is going to be LIGHTER and MORE EFFECTIVE?
A: M-79
This weapon has a specific use, and it isn't firing out to 450m for an area target.
For those that can get it and have used it the HK-69 GL is a pretty sweet weapon.
BUT, it goes back to mission.
MISSION drives the
GEAR. The right gear HELPS accomplish the MISSION, but TRAINING with WHAT YOU HAVE is
PARAMOUNT.
if you want to sit around and mentally masturbate as to which GL is
DER BEST-
EST-
ER, please go right ahead.
~Will