Is the M79 still in use?

The M79 grenade launcher, also known as ‘the Thumper’, is a single-shot 40mm grenade launcher which dates back to the Vietnam war era. Despite the design’s age, the M79 is still occasionally used in the field, especially by U.S. special operations forces (SOF).

How does the M79 grenade launcher work?

The M79 grenade launcher is a single-shot, shoulder-fired, break-action grenade launcher that fires a 40×46mm grenade, which uses what the US Army calls the High-Low Propulsion System to keep recoil forces low, and first appeared during the Vietnam War….M79 grenade launcher.

Launcher, Grenade, 40 mm, M79
Sights	Blade and leaf type

Is M79 a special weapon?

Read this Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War (COD Cold War) guide for a list of all Special weapons in the game!…All Special.

Weapon	Description	Unlock Level
M79	Grenade launcher. Fires a grenade projectile that explodes on impact. High damage with a significant blast radius.	50

Can you own an M79 grenade launcher?

M79 grenade launchers are destructive devices, meaning you will need a $200 tax stamp and a months long approval and background check process to obtain one. However, as long as it is legal in your state, you can get them.

Is the M79 good?

First used in Vietnam, the weapon has a well-deserved reputation for putting the power of a mortar in the hands of the individual Joe. It isn’t a perfect weapon. The 40-mm round the M79 fires sometimes has less-devastating results than a hand-lobbed grenade. But it is a simple weapon to use.

What is the best legendary gun in warzone?

The Kar98k and the Swiss K31 are the undisputed best guns in Warzone due to their one shot kill potential. The Kar98k in particular has incredible damage, range, and bullet velocity which makes it lethal and effective over long ranges.