RE: http://www.military.com/features/0,15240,183804,00.html

So, if they are afraid of the ceramic plates hitting the ground from no more than a 3 meter drop....how well does it stop a supersonic round?

M320 grenade launcher

i would like to see that...

Gear is a must GOOD gear but take proper care it will save youre life!!

The 320 aint all that....

It's biggest advantage is the ability to take longer rounds as it opens wider than the Current M203.

However, a Modification to the 203 has been around for 10 years which would allow the 203 barrel to open longer and accept these same rounds.

The quick detach ability of the M203QD kit allows a pistol grip mount to be fitted just as quick.

Parts for the 203 are in the Log pipeline, this isnt, so besides unit cost, you have to stock all new parts in the DoD Logistics system

The only advantage is to the Manufacturer

Sounds like this M320 is just like the M79 grenade launcher we used in Vietnam. Break down like a 12 gauge shotgun, load, FIRE. Real fun shooting at sharks on Sunday afternoon in the South China Sea.