The only problems with rifle grenades is that they are heavy, inaccurate and tie up the rifle from which they're fired. Due to those shortfalls, they are disappearing from inventories and rightly...
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There are no problems posed either of the concerns cited.
The only problems with rifle grenades is that they are heavy, inaccurate and tie up the rifle from which they're fired. Due to those shortfalls, they are disappearing from inventories and rightly...
True on hold offs, you and Mike are correct on that
and I read what ODB said, hold offs. However, the tape and the reference just prior to the M79/M203 to me implied he was talking the sling marking with respect to shooting grenades and said 'hold...
When all else fails, RTFI...
From the book:
f. Marked-Sling Method. To use this method, the grenadier must--
(1) Loosen the sling, assume a kneeling position, and place the forward foot in the sling.
(2)...
Every weepon has its place and most have several...
Both y'all have good points -- and I'll add that the 40mm is really great for bringing a car that tries to speed through a checkpoint to a screeching halt if you drop one about 15m ahead of him or...
Yes...
We tend to forget that all too often in the rush to find an easier way...
Grenades -- 25mm, 30mm, 40mm, hand tossed or launched -- are indiscriminate weapons and often make more noise than they do...
My perception is that someone way up the power
curve got hold of PEO Soldier and told 'em to shape up and get with the program. If so, it was a long overdue grab by the stacking swivel IMO.
That's just one of several reverses from them in the...