Description
The FN M249S®, a semi-automatic version of the M249 SAW light machine gun, was originally developed by FN Herstal as the FN MINIMI® and adopted by the U.S. military in 1988. The rifle features the signature 18.5-inch FN cold hammer-forged, chrome-lined barrel and operates from a closed-bolt position. Chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO, the rifle will accept both magazine and linked ammunition belt.SPECS
- CALIBER:5.56x45mm
- OPERATION:Closed-bolt
- MAG CAPACITY:200 Rd. belt or 30 Rd. mag
- WEIGHT:17.2 lb.
- BARREL LENGTH:18.5″
- OVERALL LENGTH:40.75″
- OVERALL HEIGHT:9.5″
- TRIGGER PULL:8 – 15.5 lb.
- TWIST RATE:1:7 RH
PRIMARY FEATURESSemi-auto replica of the government-issue FN M249 SAWRobust gas systemRECEIVERFormed steel frame with claw extractor designFixed, pivoting ejector, plus side ejection of casesTop cover integrated MIL-STD-1913 mounting rail for sighting systemsFolding steel bipodFolding carry handleFlip-up feed tray cover and feed mechanismBARRELQuick-change barrel capability18.5″ cold hammer-forged steelHard chrome-plated bore and chamberRemovable heat shieldSTOCKHighly ergonomic polymer buttstock assembly with hydraulic recoil buffer system and non-slip buttplateOPERATING CONTROLSCrossbolt safetyCurved trigger for improved finger position and controlRedesigned trigger mechanism for semi-auto fireNon-reciprocating charging handleFEED SYSTEMStandard disintegrating link belt-fedUnder-mounted polymer ammunition container helps keep ammunition cleaner for reduced wear and added reliability
