FN M249S, Semi-Automatic Rifle, 5.56mm NATO, 18.5″ Barrel, 1:7 Twist, Black

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

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

MPN: 46-100169
UPC: 845737015077