ever see one of these ? experimental XM-79 pump action grenade launcher

General » General Discussion

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - ever see one of these ? experimental XM-79 pump action grenade launcher

Posted: 9/28/2007 9:52:19 PM EDT

Posted: 9/28/2007 9:54:36 PM EDT

[#1]

Put some 000 buck in that thing....and you have got the UberHomeDefense weapon.

That or some #8 bird shot and a heck of a choke for an interesting trap gun.

Posted: 9/28/2007 9:54:50 PM EDT

[#2]

No, but I need one.

Posted: 9/28/2007 9:55:10 PM EDT

[#3]

I want one, think any are on the registry?

Posted: 9/28/2007 10:01:07 PM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
I want one, think any are on the registry?

Yes, autoweapons.com has some.

ULTIMATE M79-TYPE GRENADE LAUNCHER - THIS GRENADE LAUNCHER IS A COPY OF THE 4 SHOT PUMP DESIGNED BY CHINA LAKE NAVAL RESEARCH FACILITY IN CA. ORIGINALLY DESIGNED FOR THE NAVY SEALS, IT GAVE A GRENADIER MORE THAN ONE SHOT WITHOUT HAVING TO RELOAD HIS WEAPON. UNDER 30 WERE MADE, AND JUST A FEW ARE LEFT IN MUSEUMS.

BRIAN FAUCI OF CANAL SIDE GUNS HAS REPRODUCED THIS FIREARM TO THE EXACTING GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATIONS, BUT WITH 21ST CENTURY TECHNOLOGY AND TECHNIQUE, AND IT IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR MILITARY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT PURCHASE, MOTION PICTURE USE, AND THE PARTICULAR COLLECTOR

Posted: 9/28/2007 10:04:04 PM EDT

[#5]

I have seen them many times. Very few were produced, and from everything I have read they were extremely clumsy weapons. Very unique though. Would love to hold and shoot one.

Posted: 9/28/2007 10:14:53 PM EDT

[#6]

so whats the radius of death from the racking noise of that thing ?

Posted: 9/28/2007 10:18:01 PM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
so whats the radius of death from the racking noise of that thing ?

It's just short of a nuke.

Posted: 9/28/2007 10:30:43 PM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
so whats the radius of death from the racking noise of that thing ?

Probably a lot longer than the sight radius!

Posted: 9/28/2007 10:34:58 PM EDT

[#9]

Damn, something else for my wish list.

So if you Rack that action, would it make the universe implode?

Posted: 9/28/2007 10:49:30 PM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:
Damn, something else for my wish list.

So if you Rack that action, would it make the universe implode?

No just a disrupts the space/time continueum(spelling?). Now a street sweeper, that sir will implode the universe.

Posted: 9/28/2007 10:56:36 PM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:
I have seen them many times. Very few were produced, and from everything I have read they were extremely clumsy weapons. Very unique though. Would love to hold and shoot one.

I bet it must be feel a lot heavier than a standard M79 when it's fully loaded

all that extra weight would make it more awkward for quick handling

Posted: 9/28/2007 11:02:34 PM EDT

[#12]

I've read about them. Supposedly they had a reputation as being relatively fragile. I can't back that up with any personal experience, though.

Posted: 9/28/2007 11:03:17 PM EDT

[#13]

I'd like one for skeet - just to piss off the anti-tactical snobs.

Posted: 9/28/2007 11:24:08 PM EDT

[#14]

Shoot these through it! A real crowd-pleaser!

Posted: 9/28/2007 11:35:20 PM EDT

[#15]

Quoted:
I've read about them. Supposedly they had a reputation as being relatively fragile. I can't back that up with any personal experience, though.

One of the big problems was that they didn't take the M79 buckshot rounds all too well, the ogive was too flat, IIRC. A shame.....'cuz that is what I would stoke that hot momma with!!!

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - ever see one of these ? experimental XM-79 pump action grenade launcher

General » General Discussion

Win a FREE Membership!

Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. One new winner* is announced every week!

You will receive an email every Friday morning featuring the latest chatter from the hottest topics, breaking news surrounding legislation, as well as exclusive deals only available to ARFCOM email subscribers.

Warning

Confirm Action

About AR15.COM

Stay Connected

Newsletter

Contact Us