The rifle magazine functions as a hand grip when firing the M203. The device attaches under the barrel and forward of the magazine, the trigger being just forward of the rifle magazine. Stand-alone variants exist, as do versions capable of being used on many other rifles. The M203 generally refers to the United States Army designation for a single-shot 40mm grenade launcher that attaches to the M16 assault rifle or the M4 Carbine. The M203 was designed and procured as the replacement for the M79 grenade launcher of the Vietnam era. The launcher also has a quadrant sight, which may be attached to the M16A2 carrying handle and is used when precision is required out to the maximum effective range of the weapon. The launcher is capable of firing a variety of low-velocity 40mm ammunition. The launcher consists of a hand guard and sight assembly with an adjustable metallic folding, short-range blade sight assembly, and an aluminum receiver assembly which houses the barrel latch, barrel stop, and firing mechanism. It is a lightweight, compact, breech-loading, pump-action, single-shot launcher. The M203 40mm Grenade Launcher is used while attached to an M4/M16A2 5.56mm rifle. Operator-level maintenance will also be detailed to allow the reader to understand and become competent in the use and maintenance of the M203 Grenade Launcher. #M203 GRENADE LAUNCHER MANUAL#The manual will give the reader background/specifications of the weapon, instructions on its operation, disassembly and assembly proper firing procedure and malfunction/misfire procedures. The objective of this manual is to allow the reader to be able to use the various M203 40mm grenade launching weapons competently. Operator level maintenance will also be detailed to allow the operator to understand and become competent in the use and maintenance of the M203 Grenade Launcher system. * background/specifications of the weapon and its capability The practical guide will give the reader: The objective of this manual is to allow the reader to be able to use the M203 Grenade Launcher system safely and competently. #M203 GRENADE LAUNCHER FULL#The most current, up to date, full color manual anywhere on the M203 Grenade Launcher system.Īuthored by Erik Lawrence, former Special Forces Instructor and owner of one of the most realistic and experienced training companies in the US.ġ16 pages of great to know information with procedures that have been vetted over time.ġ00+ color pictures to better explain the listed procedures.ĭeveloped for weapons familiarization classes and instructor development.the best Team Room reference library available.
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