NORINCO LG4

History

Modern armies have found better ways to transform standard infantry into full-fledged grenadiers through the widespread adoption of portable burst grenade launchers. In the West, this usually falls on 40mm caliber shells, while their Russian counterparts focus on their own 30mm shell types. Because in the design work historically the Soviet/Russian Chinese chose the 40mm Multiple Grenade Launcher (MGL) system in the LG4. Featuring an easy-to-carry service rifle-style body, the weapon has the familiar form and function of its Western counterparts.

Repeat-fire capability is achieved through a central six-round rotating cylinder with a chamber capable of firing all types of 40x53mm shells commonly used by U.S. and NATO fighters.

At the heart of the LG4 is a completely modern approach, with high-resistance metals and lightweight composites. The stock is skeletal and the hinges can be folded up when not needed, or to help with tougher shots in corners etc. The block receiver houses the internal action and has a trigger base and pistol grip. The deployment ring is large enough to operate with gloves. The six-shot barrel is centered and rotated to balance the next chamber with the semi-automatic action at the rear and the barrel at the front.

The barrel is octagonal and has a vertical foregrip along a short section of Picatinny rail. Above the cartridge is another section of rail that carries the various optical mounts. The product also has various finishes applied to camouflage it according to the combat theater.

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