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FN 56509 M249S 5.56 16.1 PARA BLK
$8,299.00
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 and offers a 4.0-6.5 pound trigger pull out of the box.
PRIMARY FEATURES
Semi-auto replica of the government-issue FN M249 SAW
Robust gas system
RECEIVER
Formed steel frame with claw extractor design
Fixed, pivoting ejector, plus side ejection of cases
Top cover integrated MIL-STD-1913 mounting rail for sighting systems
Folding steel bipod
Folding carry handle
Flip-up feed tray cover and feed mechanism
BARREL
Quick-change barrel capability
18.5″ cold hammer-forged steel
Hard chrome-plated bore and chamber
Removable heat shield
STOCK
Highly ergonomic polymer buttstock assembly with hydraulic recoil buffer system and non-slip buttplate
OPERATING CONTROLS
Crossbolt safety
Curved trigger for improved finger position and control
Redesigned trigger mechanism for semi-auto fire
Non-reciprocating charging handle
FEED SYSTEM
Standard disintegrating link belt-fed
Under-mounted polymer ammunition container helps keep ammunition cleaner for reduced wear and added reliability
Specs
- Caliber: 5.56x45mm
- Operation: Closed-bolt
- Mag Capcity: 200 Rd. belt or 30 Rd. mag
- Weight: 16 lb.
- Barrel Length: 16.1″
- Overall Length: 31.5″ – 37″
- Overall Height: 9.5″
- Trigger Pull: 4 – 6.5 lb.
- Twist Rate: 1:7 RH
Specifications
| Action | Semi-Auto |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 223 Rem,5.56 NATO |
| Barrel length | 16.10″ |
| Capacity | 30+1 |
| Safety | Crossbolt |
| Oal | 31.50″-37.00″ |
| Weight | 17.00 lbs |
| Stock description | Collapsible |
| Metal finish | Black |
| Muzzle | Muzzle Brake |
| Receiver material | Steel |
| Sights | Ghost Ring |
| Barrel description | Cold Hammer-Forged Steel |
| Twist | 1:7″ |
| Barrel length range | 16.00″ to 16.99″ |
| Weight range | 17.00 lbs to 17.99 lbs |
| Hand | Right |
| Stock finish group | Black |
| Metal finish group | Blued/Black |
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