Semi-auto M249!?

[JTScribe]

I want one:

LEAKED: Video of FNH USA's Semi-Auto M249 - The Truth About Guns

You know someone will figure out a bump-fire for it.

 

[bradmedic04]

I think it would make me a little sad every time I pulled the trigger. That said, I'd be comfortable having one mounted on a crow's nest on my roof.

 

[JTScribe]

I think my buddy has a linking machine for his .30 caliber Browning, I wonder if it would work for .223 . . . LOL.

 

[Fordtough25]

That is awesome, holy crap! Probably priced way out of most people's budgets but still, cool that it's being offered.

 

[T.Lex]

Welcome to my wish list.

 

[Excalibur]

7000....sounds about right for an expensive man toy

 

[Spyco]

That gun better come with some sort of link catcher ,or sell bulk links cheaply. It would suck if every time you come back from a range session you could not make a full belt from losing so many links in the grass. Maybe they will offer the mag adapter. It would more fun to run a drum or a Surefire mag off that thing.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

That gun better come with some sort of link catcher ,or sell bulk links cheaply. It would suck if every time you come back from a range session you could not make a full belt from losing so many links in the grass. Maybe they will offer the mag adapter. It would more fun to run a drum or a Surefire mag off that thing.

The SAW can be magazine fed or belt fed right out of the box, no adapters required. I LOVED being a SAW gunner. Worst part of moving to A&O platoon was losing my SAW.

I wonder if they changed the bolt so that it runs better on standard ammo. The SAW would run on regular ammo meant for M-16s but wouldn't cycle as reliably. SAW ammo is hotter.

If remotely reasonably priced, I want one. For reasons. Nostalgia mostly. And reasons.

 

[1775usmarine]

The SAW can be magazine fed or belt fed right out of the box, no adapters required. I LOVED being a SAW gunner. Worst part of moving to A&O platoon was losing my SAW.

I wonder if they changed the bolt so that it runs better on standard ammo. The SAW would run on regular ammo meant for M-16s but wouldn't cycle as reliably. SAW ammo is hotter.

If remotely reasonably priced, I want one. For reasons. Nostalgia mostly. And reasons.

Same reason for my AR the way it is. I hardly shoot it but have something to show our kids when we have some what I had. This would probably get stashed in a neat box and my memories will suffice for my shooting experiences with the SAW.

 

[indy1919a4]

That gun better come with some sort of link catcher ,or sell bulk links cheaply. It would suck if every time you come back from a range session you could not make a full belt from losing so many links in the grass. Maybe they will offer the mag adapter. It would more fun to run a drum or a Surefire mag off that thing.

Just get one of those large strong Magnets, put it on the end of a stick and with a little sober effort you can recover 99% of your links, They will jump out if the grass for you.. Just keep the magnet away form your computer or it can wipe out th...

 

[223 Gunner]

Pretty cool, I would like to add one of those into my collection.

 

[indy1919a4]

or sell bulk links cheaply. .

Shoot they are pretty cheap, no need to even pick them up

1000 M249 SAW 5.56 Links (Bulk Packed), Cope's Distributing

 

[17 squirrel]

The SAW can be magazine fed or belt fed right out of the box, no adapters required. I LOVED being a SAW gunner. Worst part of moving to A&O platoon was losing my SAW.

I wonder if they changed the bolt so that it runs better on standard ammo. The SAW would run on regular ammo meant for M-16s but wouldn't cycle as reliably. SAW ammo is hotter.

If remotely reasonably priced, I want one. For reasons. Nostalgia mostly. And reasons.

What is hotter saw ammo ? M855 ?

 

[BehindBlueI's]

What is hotter saw ammo ? M855 ?

No idea. It's been 17 years since I was a SAW gunner. Whatever came on the 200 Rd belts.

Internet says it was M855.

 

[17 squirrel]

No idea. It's been 17 years since I was a SAW gunner. Whatever came on the 200 Rd belts.

Internet says it was M855.

Same ammo as the M16 A2... A3... And the A4.

 

[Cameramonkey]

Unless they engineered the guts to accept a full auto kit that is accessible via a tax stamp, this is like Ford releasing a mass produced GT40 with a 4 cylinder. Yeah, it LOOKS cool, but as soon as you drive it you realize looks arent everything. And yes, I know since these are new production there is no way in hell full auto is even a remote possibility thanks to our insane laws.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

Same ammo as the M16 A2... A3... And the A4.

I remember when it was issued to me they said the SAW rounds contained more powder. That I could use my squad mates ammo but they were not to use mine. Maybe that was BS, but that's what I was told when it was issued.

 

[Hop]

I got to pet the two display guns at NRAAM @ the FN booth. At first I thought they were .mil mockups but nope. Real!

 

[Cerberus]

I remember when it was issued to me they said the SAW rounds contained more powder. That I could use my squad mates ammo but they were not to use mine. Maybe that was BS, but that's what I was told when it was issued.

They were incorrect. I carried one from 1988-1990 and the ammo was the same.

 

[cop car]

Unless they engineered the guts to accept a full auto kit that is accessible via a tax stamp, this is like Ford releasing a mass produced GT40 with a 4 cylinder. Yeah, it LOOKS cool, but as soon as you drive it you realize looks arent everything. And yes, I know since these are new production there is no way in hell full auto is even a remote possibility thanks to our insane laws.

Um.. Not really. It would be more like a Ford GT with a smaller pulley and a lame tune and 300hp. Only because 600hp is illegal. Just don't be caught tuning it and changing the pulley...