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
