M249S PARA

The FN M249S PARA, is 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 seconds.

      OPERATING CONTROLS:

Crossbolt safety

Redesigned trigger mechanism for semi-automatic fire

Non-reciprocating charging handle

      BARREL:

Cold hammer-forged steel

Hard chrome-plated bore and chamber

Quick-change barrel capability

Removable heat shield

      PRIMARY FEATURES:

Semi-automatic replica of the government-issue FN M249 PARA

The robust gas piston system

      RECEIVER:

Formed steel frame

Folding steel bipod

Folding carry handle

Flip-up feed tray cover and feed mechanism

Top-cover integrated MIL-STD-1913 rail systems for optics

      STOCK:

Rotating, telescoping buttstock with a hydraulic recoil buffer and non-slip buttplate

      FEED SYSTEM:

Standard disintegrating link belt-fed

Under-mounted polymer ammunition container helps keep ammunition cleaner for reduced wear and added reliability