The world's most lethal six-shot revolver

The firepower that may be unleashed by one individual has risen dramatically in recent years, with the bar raised again lately with the introduction of a potent new MIlkor MGL Multiple Grenade Launcher which may be carried by the US Marines as a developmental weapon. The MGL is the latest development in a long line of multi-shot, revolver-type, 40mm, hand-held, grenade launchers from the South African armaments supplier Milkor (a much other release was employed against the aliens in the film, Predator ), and it delivers a great firepower upgrade relative to the Marines' current one shot 40mm grenade launchers.

That the MGL can launch 6 40mm grenades inside of 3 seconds is scary enough, but several factors make it particularly effective. The 1st is the special sight that permits a Soldier to "follow" the grenade to the destination and right away adjust and chase up with a lethal volley of corrected fire. The second factor is that amongst the wide range of ammo available to the MGL is the Martin Electronics (MIE) Direct Range Air-Consuming Ordnance ( DRACO ) Grenade.

It was also employed in the movie, the Transformers.

Add to the ammo list the HUNTIR IR camera fired hundreds of yards into the air by this weapon, releasing the parachute held camera over the conflict area, giving you an overhead view for many mins. The chances are unlimited, and you can carry six different types of rounds pre-loaded. You are ready for any probability. Remembering this is a 6 shooter revolver of another order. For technical info please see brochure for MGL at MGL-140

If you had not spotted, Defense Review has the technical lowdown on the MGL and its precedent the MGL-140 and MGL MK-1, and their article is reproduced on Military.com internet site with some glorious close up shots of the MGL-140 and there's a superb article by Marine Gunnery Sgt. Mark Oliva on the Marines' site which is his glowing experience of using it in Iraq, and experiences from several of his colleagues.

Quoting from Oliva's article, "Adding the new MGL could realign the way Marines operate at the small-team level. Fire groups could become more lethal, more mobile and more independent. The idea of a dedicated grenadier might just be reborn."

The array of grenades available to the MGL is quite dazzling. Thermobaric weapons systems are covered quite thoroughly by the munitions manufacturers and suppliers. See more MGL info from the supplier at Milkor MGL and get the full details. For technical info please see brochure for MGL Mark 1L. Great MGL systems from #randurl

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