FN MINIMI

The FN M249, 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.

 M249 CIVILIAN

      OPERATING CONTROLS:

Crossbolt safety

Curved trigger for improved finger position and control

Redesigned trigger mechanism for semi-auto fire

Non-reciprocating charging handle

      BARREL:

Quick-change barrel capability

18.5″ cold hammer-forged steel

Hard chrome-plated bore and chamber

Removable heat shield

 M249S FOR SALE

      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

      STOCK:

Highly ergonomic polymer buttstock assembly with hydraulic recoil buffer system 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