FN America M249S Standard 5.56x45mm 18.5" Bbl FDE Belt-Fed Semi-Auto Rifle 46-100170

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.

• Semi-auto replica of the government-issue FN M249 SAW
• Robust gas system
• 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
• Quick-change barrel capability
• 18.5″ cold hammer-forged steel
• Hard chrome-plated bore and chamber
• Removable heat shield
• Highly ergonomic polymer buttstock assembly with hydraulic recoil buffer system and non-slip buttplate
• Crossbolt safety
• Curved trigger for improved finger position and control
• Redesigned trigger mechanism for semi-auto fire
• Non-reciprocating charging handle
• Standard disintegrating link belt-fed
• Under-mounted polymer ammunition container helps keep ammunition cleaner for reduced wear and added reliability