Description
the FN M249S PARA, 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.
SPECS
- CALIBER: 5.56x45mm
- OPERATION: Closed-bolt
- MAG CAPCITY: 200 Rd. belt or 30 Rd. mag
- WEIGHT: 16 lb.
- BARREL LENGTH: 16.1"
- OVERALL LENGTH: 31.5" - 37"
- OVERALL HEIGHT: 9.5"
- TRIGGER PULL: 8 - 15.5 lb.
- TWIST RATE: 1:7 RH
- PRIMARY FEATURES: Semi-automatic replica of the government-issue FN M249 PARA. 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
BARREL
- Cold hammer-forged steel
- Hard chrome-plated bore and chamber
- Quick-change barrel capability
- Removable heatshield
STOCK
Rotating, telescoping buttstock with hydraulic recoil buffer and non-slip buttplate
OPERATING CONTROLS
- Crossbolt safety
- Redesigned trigger mechanism for semi-automatic 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