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 FEATURES
Semi-auto replica of the government-issue FN M249 SAW
Robust gas system
