SIG GL 5040
GLG 40
Overview
SIG GL 5040
Left side view of a SG-550 assault rifle with GL 5040 underbarrel grenade launcher. Note the flip-up sight attached to the rifle's rear sight block.
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Also marketed by SIG Sauer, but possibly not produced in the USA
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Variants
List of GL 5040 variants
Details
Media
SIG GL 5040
Left side view of a GL 5040 grenade launcher. Note the long mounting bracket.
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SIG GL 5140
Left side view of a GL 5140 grenade launcher. Note the shorter mounting bracket.
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SIG GL 5430
Left side view of a GL 5340 grenade launcher. Note the shorter barrel and front lug that wraps around the long barrel variant of the SG 553 compact assault rifle.
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SIG GLG 40
Left side view of GLG 40 standalone grenade launcher. Note the pistol grip and side folding stock from the SG-550 series of rifles.
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Related articles
SIG SG-550
The GL 5040 and GL 5140 were specifically developed for use with the SG-550 assault rifle and SG-551 carbine respectively.
SIG SG-552 Commando
The GL 5340 is intended for use with the long barrel version of the SG-553 compact assault rifle.
Heckler & Koch HK 69
The GLG 40 stand alone launcher has a similar role as the widely used HK 69.