The XM148 was an experimental 40 mm grenade launcher developed by Colt Firearms as the CGL-4 (Colt Grenade Launcher). Colt manufactured the launcher for field testing during the …

Mar 1, 2010 · The XM148 was a revolutionary weapon that allowed infantry soldiers to engage the enemy beyond the range of hand grenades without the weight and complexity of light mortars. …

The XM148 was the first grenade launcher designed to fit under the barrel of a rifle, making the M16 two weapons in one. The idea was to equip grenadiers—those squad or fire team …

Sep 14, 2016 · It is the Colt XM148. It was the original 40mm grenade launcher for the Colt XM16. However due to the trigger design and the complexity of small parts, easily lost in the field, the …

Mar 20, 2023 · The XM148 had a cocking handle and an extended trigger that allowed the weapon to be fired without removing the users hand from the rifle’s pistol grip. In theory, this …

Dec 11, 2019 · While the Special Purpose Infantry Weapon (SPIW) program failed to produce any successful rifles, it did become clear that the area-effect aspect of its requirements did have …

Feb 19, 2019 · Right side view of the XM148’s trigger, cocking mechanism and pistol grip (Vic Tuff) Initial reports from the field were promising with troops praising the “tactical advantage of …

Oct 29, 2024 · The Colt XM148 mounted under the barrel of an M16 rifle, allowing an infantryman to have both a primary weapon and a grenade launcher. The Early Years The first successful …

Dec 27, 2024 · The US were not the only one modifying weapons on the field, Australian Forces, especially SAS units, heavily modified their L1A1 battle rifles, including cutting down barrels, …

Sep 23, 2023 · Didn’t expect to see anything XM148 related at the gun shows today, but here we are. Trigger for the XM148. Seller didn’t know what it was and I couldn’t see leaving without it. …