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.

Specifications

• 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