Quote Originally Posted by Peter Laidlericon View Post
They didn't let us go ballistic either Tankie. One grenade each plus a few left over for the chosen few - which never included me! Later, in the early 80's (?) or so, when the old No36 was obsolete my friend from Glascoed told me that the price to the MoD, per No36 grenade was £1.16p.

Mind you when I was on and later, running a small training team I could have, but never really bothered after a few! But £1:16p....... what a cheap way to kill!
Wow! That IS cheap Pete! The Poxy replacement the L2, MUST have cost a LOT more to manufacture. & wasn't anywhere NEAR as lethal in kill radius area. They are using a totally different grenade now in Service. I haven't seen an example yet though.

I would love a decent Mills in the collection. But I feel they are grossely over priced for what they are! I am looking for an L1A1 Energa Grenade Lanucher, if you have one in your shed Mate? I have a No.4 Rifle Launcher in Exchange!.......

I think just about EVERYBODY who has thrown a grenade. Keeps the ring from it. & fits it on the zipper of their combat smock don't they? An 'Ally' bit of kit, that is convienient to unzip with cold/tired hands. Or with gloves on (On the Range when you are ALWAYS cold!!)