Feb 19, 2019
XM148 Under-barrel Grenade Launcher
In the latest Armourer’s Bench video, Vic returns with a look at the CGL-4/XM148 40mm grenade launcher developed by Colt to fulfil the US Army's requirement for an under-barrel grenade launcher for the M16. Over 20,000 were made but, as Vic explains, a number of problems with the XM148 were found during extensive troop trials in Vietnam.
Check out the video here:
I’ve written a full accompanying blog going into more detail about the XM148′s testing in Vietnam and its shortcomings. Check that out over on the TAB website - here.