M249 Semi Auto For Sale Overview

The FN M249 Semi Auto For Sale, 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.

Features

• Semi-auto replica of the government-issue FN M249 SAW
• Folding steel bipod
• Folding carry handle
• Flip-up feed tray cover and feed mechanism
• Quick-change barrel capability
• Removable heat shield
• Standard disintegrating link belt-fed

FAQ On M249 Semi Auto For Sale

• Is there a civilian version of the M249?

FN manufactures both the military and civilian versions of the M249 on the same assembly line. Many of the same parts undergo the same quality-control process, according to FN. So, for those who want an authentic semi-auto version of the M249 SAW, the FN M249S is as true to form as you can get.

• Can a M249S be converted to full auto?

translated from. A trigger assembly for a trigger housing for a, M249 fully automatic rifle is provided having a switch accessible at the outside of the trigger housing for changing the firing of the rifle between semi-automatic and fully-automatic fire.

• Is the M249S open bolt

The M249 is a gas-operated, belt/magazine-fed, air-cooled, automatic, shoulder-fired weapon. Like the M240B machinegun, the M249 fires from the open-bolt position. It can fire ammunition from an M16 magazine as well as from a linked belt.

• What are M249S chambered in?

5.56x45mm NATO

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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.

• How many rounds can the M249 hold?

The M249 engages point targets out to 800 meters, firing the improved NATO standard 5.56mm cartridge. The SAW forms the basis of firepower for the fire team. The gunner has the option of using 30-round M16 magazines or linked ammunition from pre-loaded 200-round plastic magazines.

• Why does the M249 have a handle

Its only purpose is to change the barrel. When you carry the weapon by the handle, you weaken the spring that locks the barrel into the weapon. The bottom line is, the handle can have a little movement.

More On M249S

• How fast does a M249 shoot

The M249 is an individually portable machine gun capable of delivering a large volume of effective fire to support infantry squad operations. The weapon has a gas regulator for selecting either a normal (750 rounds per minute) or maximum (1,000 rounds per minute) rate of fire.

• Do the Marines still use the M249?

Although controversial, the M249 still serves today in the U.S. Army and U.S special operations forces worldwide. Since World War II, a fast-firing automatic weapon was the cornerstone of a U.S. infantry squad, be it U.S. Army or Marine Corps.

• Do soldiers like the M249?

Of the M9 pistol, M4 carbine, M16 assault rifle and M249 squad automatic weapon, the M249 came in third in soldier satisfaction. It also received low marks in weapon handling, maintainability, cleaning equipment, and corrosion resistance.

• Which is better M249 or DP 28

Because the DP-28 uses 7.62mm ammunition, it results in higher bullet penetration. However, the M249 has a higher bullet speed and rate of fire. In one second, the DP-28 can fire 9 bullets while the M249 can fire 13 bullets. Therefore, the DPS M249 is better.

• How many rounds per second does a M249 shoot?

The Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) is an air-cooled, belt-fed, gas-operated automatic weapon that fires from the open-bolt position. It has a regulator for selecting either normal (750 rounds per minute [rpm)) or maximum (1,000 rpm) rate of fire.

FAQ On FN Company

• What is FN company?

FN — Carry the Future

FN America, LLC, is a U.S. subsidiary of FN Herstal, S.A., a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-quality, reliable firearms for military, law enforcement, and also commercial customers worldwide.

• Where is FN originated?

Originally named Fabrique Nationale d’Armes de Guerre (French for National Factory of Weapons of War), FN began in 1889 in Herstal, Belgium as a supplier of small arms for the Belgian military. Specifically, they produced 150,000 Model 89 Mauser rifles.

• Is FN owned by Browning?

Browning is currently a wholly owned subsidiary of FN Herstal. Browning Arms Company is best known for the A-Bolt and X-Bolt bolt-action rifles, the BAR semi-automatic rifle, the BPR pump-action rifle, the BPS pump-action shotgun, the Auto-5 semi-automatic shotgun, and also the Hi-Power pistol.

• What bullets do FN use

The 5.7×28mm cartridge designed by FN Herstal specifically for use in the FN P90 personal defense weapon and FN Five-seven pistol. Subsequently, it has been used in a number of other weapons, such as the FN PS90 carbine and the AR-57, an upper receiver for M16 and AR-15 rifles.

• How fast does a FN 5.7 shoot

The 4.82-inch barrel of the FN FiveseveN and the 4.94-inch barrel of the Ruger-57 are going to produce less velocity and less energy than the P90. From the P90, a 5.7mm projectile will achieve velocities in excess of 2,000 fps and muzzle energy in excess of 340 ft-lbs, and also top out close to 3,000 fps and 400 ft-lbs. (m249s a semi automatic, fn m249s a semi ).