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M32 MGL
The M32 MGL is a six-shot revolver grenade launcher in 40×46 mm, fielded by the US Marine Corps and SOCOM, offering rapid semi-automatic fire of up to six rounds in under three seconds.
A U.S.-adopted, South African-designed six-shot revolver-style 40 mm grenade launcher that delivers rapid suppressive or point target fire for the infantry squad.
Overview
The M32 Multiple Grenade Launcher (MGL) is a shoulder-fired, semi-automatic revolving-cylinder grenade launcher chambered for the NATO 40×46 mm low-velocity grenade. The US Marine Corps adopted the weapon in 2005 as the M32, and the strengthened M32A1, also known as the Mk 14 Mod 0 in SOCOM parlance, later added the ability to fire 40×51 mm medium-velocity grenades. The launcher’s six-round cylinder allows an operator to put a full payload downrange in under three seconds, making it a high-volume suppressive tool for the infantry squad.
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