FN to release semi auto M249, as well as M16 and M4 semi auto clones

[1911-A1]

http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/201...o-m249-m4-m16/

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FN M249S™

The FN M249S, a semi-automatic version of the M249 SAW light machinegun, was originally developed by FN Herstal as the FN MINIMI® and adopted by the U.S. Military in 1988. The rifle features the signature 20.5-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 4.5-6.5 pound trigger pull out-of-the-box.

[foxtrotx1]

Did not see that coming. So, are they going to cut the same corners they did with their AR's?

A semi auto belt fed kindle feels like Lambo with a 4 cylinder IMO. Are they even that accurate?

[The Dumb Gun Collector]

I really don't know why I feel this way, but this is ridiculously awesome.

[Turnkey11]

Worth buying if it can be converted to work with a bump stock. Better get a short barrel assy now before people drive the prices up.

[The Dumb Gun Collector]

We need to make one of those setups where you put two on the tripod and fire them with a crank. PEW PEW PEW PEW


This might draw me back into .223

[glocktogo]

If only the FCG would accept a RDIAS. 10/10, would buy...

[CFF9314]

Did not see that coming. So, are they going to cut the same corners they did with their AR's?

A semi auto belt fed kindle feels like Lambo with a 4 cylinder IMO. Are they even that accurate?

Curious, what was/is wrong with their ARs?

[DreadPirateMoyer]

Curious, what was/is wrong with their ARs?

Not built to mil-spec, because they can't be (Colt owns the TDP, which FN can only use for .gov contracts).

I don't think the M249 will suffer the same problem, though. FN is the owner and builder of its design (unlike AR15s/M4s/etc), I believe, and the promo materials say it's built with the same parts as the military version. Should be 100% other than being SA.

[Benito]

Not built to mil-spec, because they can't be (Colt owns the TDP, which FN can only use for .gov contracts).

I don't think the M249 will suffer the same problem, though. FN is the owner and builder of its design (unlike AR15s/M4s/etc), I believe, and the promo materials say it's built with the same parts as the military version. Should be 100% other than being SA.

Is this true? Not calling BS, just curious.
BCM and others make solid ARs (not sure if they are technically "mil-spec" or not) without owning the TDP.

[KalashniKEV]

Is this true? Not calling BS, just curious.

I was citing a review on this site that claimed the RE was 6065 and other stuff... but I emailed their CS and apparently their offering checks the right blocks, even if they are sourced from outside FN, or made on a separate line.