- Type: Closed Bolt
- Series/Collection: FN M249S Para
- Action: Semi-Automatic
- Stock Type: Buttstock
- Trigger Type: Combat
- Muzzle Type: Muzzle Brake
- Magazine Capacity: 30
- Caliber/Gauge: 5.56x45mm NATO
- Twist Rate: 1:7"
- Orientation: Right
- Safety: Cross Bolt
- Sight: Pinned Blade Front/Open Adjustable Rear
- Barrel Material: Cold Hammer Forged Steel
- Receiver Material: Steel
- Receiver Finish: Flat Dark Earth
- Stock Finish: Black
- Barrel Length: 16.1"
- Overall Length: 31.5" to 37"
- Weight: 16 lb
- Trigger Pull: 4 to 6.5 lb
- Overall Height: 9-1/2"
Own the newest addition to the Military Collector Series - the FN M249S Para, a semi-auto version of the currently contracted FN M249 Para. The Para was designed for airborne, armored infantry and close quarters combat (CQC) operations with a shorter barrel and collapsible buttstock. It retains all of the features of the FN M249 Saw and can be field-converted back to the standard model configuration in just 30 sec.
Features:
- Robust gas piston system
- Receiver formed steel frame, folding steel bipod
- Folding carry handle receiver
- Flip up feed tray cover and feed mechanism
- Top-cover integrated MIL-STD-1913 rail systems for optics
- Hard chrome-plated bore and chamber barrel
- Quick change barrel capability
- Removable heatshield
- Ergonomic buttstock contains hydraulic buffer that allows user to maintain high rate of fire with accuracy and effect stock
- Redesigned trigger mechanism for semi-automatic fire
- Standard disintegrating link belt-fed
- Under-mounted polymer ammunition container helps keep ammunition cleaner for reduced wear and added reliability