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Steelhat · September 25, 2012, 02:30 PM

Does anyone produce a chart that lists in order the description of "M-1" though "M-203 Grenade Launcher" equipment designations? M-1, M-14, M-16, etc., are so common. Is it possible to find a source so I can become familiar with the many others? I picked M-203 as the upper limit only because that is the highest one I know. I am sure there are a lot of obsolete/dead projects that must have "M" designations. I would be fun to learn what they are.

Anyone find a source for a chart?

September 25, 2012, 02:30 PM	#1
Steelhat Junior Member Join Date: April 10, 2012 Location: Rixeyville, VA Posts: 2	Understanding the Military "M" designations Does anyone produce a chart that lists in order the description of "M-1" though "M-203 Grenade Launcher" equipment designations? M-1, M-14, M-16, etc., are so common. Is it possible to find a source so I can become familiar with the many others? I picked M-203 as the upper limit only because that is the highest one I know. I am sure there are a lot of obsolete/dead projects that must have "M" designations. I would be fun to learn what they are. Anyone find a source for a chart?