M79 Saw off

"Improved version of the Charlie Killer grenade launcher used during the Vietnam War."

- Official description M79 Saw off is a grenade launcher in Counter-Strike Online purchasable with cash points and available in pistol slot.

Overview
Loaded into the Pistol slot, the M79 Saw off has increased mobility with the gun barrel and butt plate sawed off. Hence, allowing it to be equipped as an assistant weapon. It reloads after 1 round of 40mm stray bullet.

Advantages

 * Does high damage
 * Perfect when dealing large amount of enemies

Disadvantages

 * Need to be reloaded after one single shot
 * Does low damage in normal matches
 * No stun or knockback
 * Low reserve ammunition

Tips

 * In Zombie Mods, use M79 in ducts to deal damage to zombies before using the primary weapon. This will prevent zombies from healing.

Events

 * Singapore/Malaysia: Released alongside with Last Clue on 13 April 2011.
 * Indonesia: Released alongside with Trap. Resale at 17 April 2013 alongside Rheinmetall MG 3.
 * Thailand: Released alongside with HK23E and Last Clue on 16 November 2012.

Users
Counter-Terrorist:
 * Usa flag.png: Used by Navy SEALs.
 * Uk.png: Used by SAS.
 * Russia.png: Used by Natasha in a episode of the CSO official comic stories.

Terrorist:
 * David Black: A official diary mentioned that David Black frequently used the M79 to blown-off the zombies in Lost City.

Variants

 * M79 Gold Edition: Can be obtained randomly from Code Box. Can hold 1 extra shell.
 * Shooting Star: Has secondary mode that enable the grenade to bounce before explode.

M79
Firing sound

Draw sound

Reload sound

Trivia

 * The M79 grenade launcher was a weapon used by the US army frequently during the Vietnam War. It is still being used today by some special forces in Afghanistan and Iraq.
 * The words "M79 SAW OFF" and the manufacturer logo can be seen on the weapon's barrel.
 * Old update of M79 Saw off can hold up to 10 shells.
 * This the second weapon that have special cross hair after SVDEX (in secondary mode).
 * It does not share the same ammunition as M32 MGL.
 * In real-life, the grenade would not exploded if the shooter fire it at close distances.
 * The M79s have nick names like Thumper, Charlie Killer and Blooper.