Pindad SAR-2

Single-Shot 38mm Anti-Riot Grenade Launcher

Indonesia | 2014

"The Pindad SAR-2 fires a 38mm grenade projectile and is suitable for medium-ranged encounters."

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The SAR-2 is a single-shot grenade launcher system firing a 38mm projectile - generally for anti-riot actions. The weapon sports an overall length of 763mm with a barrel measuring 360mm long while weighing 2.36 kilograms. Effective range is out to 125 meters. The trigger relies on a Double-Action (DA) arrangement. As a single-shot weapon, the operator must reload after each shot by "breaking" the weapon ahead of the action (a hinge helps accomplish this) to expose the chamber. The barrel sits ahead of the receiver in the usual way with a hinged foregrip underneath. The trigger group is set ahead of an angled pistol grip which, itself, is ahead of a solid shoulder stock. Polymers help to keep weight down and a flip-up type sight, used in conjunction with the forward (fixed) sight, provide some ranged accuracy.

Two types of ammunition are listed for the SAR-2: MU 38MM AR1 (tear gas) and MU 38mm (Kartet).

Development of the weapon is through Pindad of Indonesia who maintains a healthy resume of small arms for both local and foreign use.

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Physical
The physical qualities of the Pindad SAR-2. Information presented is strictly for general reference and should not be misconstrued as useful for hardware restoration or operation.

Double-Action; Single-Shot
Action

38mm
Caliber(s)

Single-Shot
Feed

Flip-Up Rear; Front Post
Sights

Variants
Notable series variants as part of the Pindad SAR-2 Single-Shot 38mm Anti-Riot Grenade Launcher family line.

SAR-2 - Base Series Designation

Operators
Global customers who have evaluated and/or operated the Pindad SAR-2. Nations are displayed by flag, each linked to their respective national small arms listing.

Contractor(s): Pindad - Indonesia

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