FN America M249S, Semi-automatic Rifle, Steel Frame, 556NATO, 18.5" Chrome Lined Cold Hammer Forged Barrel, Matte Finish, Para Black, Ergonomic Polymer Stock, Adjustable Primary Sights, Standard Disintegrating Link Belt-Fed, Includes Integral Steel Bipod 46-100169 46100169

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.

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

BARREL

• Quick-change barrel capability 18.5″ cold hammer-forged steel
• Hard chrome-plated bore and chamber
• Removable heat shield

STOCK

• Highly ergonomic polymer buttstock assembly with hydraulic recoil buffer system and non-slip buttplate

OPERATING CONTROLS

• Crossbolt safety
• Curved trigger for improved finger position and control
• Redesigned trigger mechanism for semi-auto fire
• Non-reciprocating charging handle

FEED SYSTEM

• Standard disintegrating link belt-fed
• Under-mounted polymer ammunition container helps keep ammunition cleaner for reduced wear and added reliability