LMT 37mm Tactical Single Launcher
Lewis Machine & Tool Company · Shotgun · In Production
Also known as: 37LMTS, 37mm LMT Tactical Single Launcher, Defense Technology 37mm Single Launcher
Overview
The LMT 37mm Tactical Single Launcher (37LMTS) is an American single-shot, break-action less-lethal launcher precision-manufactured by Lewis Machine & Tool and marketed by Defense Technology. Chambered for standard 37/38mm less-lethal ammunition up to eight inches in cartridge length, it feeds through a break-open smoothbore breech and uses a double-action Smith & Wesson trigger group. It ships with an expandable ROGERS Super Stoc, an adjustable integrated front grip with light rail, a Picatinny top rail with bead sight, and ambidextrous sling and breech-release controls for crowd-control and tactical deployment.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 1588 g (56.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 660 mm (25.98") |
| Barrel Length | 356 mm (14.02") |
| Action Type | Break Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Double Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 1 rounds |
| Muzzle Velocity | 74 m/s (243 fps) |
| Effective Range | 30 m (33 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Smoothbore |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
| Finish | Hard Anodized |
Calibers
- 37mm Less-Lethal · primary — also known as 37mm baton, 37x83mm, 37mm impact munition, 37/38mm
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Single Shot Breech Loaded
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety
- Features: Break Open Breech, Expandable Stock, Picatinny Top Rail, Adjustable Front Grip, Light Rail, Bead Sight, Ambidextrous Breech Release, Ambidextrous Sling Mount
Variants
- LMT 40mm Tactical Single Launcher - Caliber
Service history
Operators
- United States law enforcement agencies
Production
Current production less-lethal launcher for law enforcement and corrections markets
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
Marketed by Defense Technology (a Safariland brand). Chambers 37/38mm less-lethal munitions only; the near-identical 40LMTS variant is chambered for 40mm rounds. Not to be confused with LMT's M203-pattern 37mm flare launchers.
Background
The Tactical Single Launcher pairs a rifle-style ergonomic layout with a single-shot 37mm tube, letting officers deliver impact and chemical-agent munitions from an AR-familiar platform rather than the pistol-grip stand-alone launchers it competes against.