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Offline APX808

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Semi auto M249
« on: April 10, 2015, 02:56:29 PM »
FN M249S Semi-Auto Version Release Video


It's said is going to be around $4000

The video lies as it mentions a "battle-proven design" working well since '88, but this civilian version is going to be closed bolt.
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Re: Semi auto M249
« Reply #1 on: April 10, 2015, 04:57:15 PM »
If I had a bit of disposable income, I would love one.  :thumbsUp:
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Re: Semi auto M249
« Reply #2 on: April 10, 2015, 07:17:33 PM »
Hell I'd get one if I had recyclable income forget disposable.  The real problem would be buying ammo to keep it fed.

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Re: Semi auto M249
« Reply #3 on: April 10, 2015, 11:22:25 PM »
It would be a cool $4k toy and great conversation piece at the range but that is about it.  What is the point of a semi auto light machine gun.  It will still weigh the same as a std SAW. That is a load to hump around for only semi auto.  If you cant go f/a then it really isnt a SAW (squad automatic weapon). If you want 5.56 stick with an AR with a good trigger. Need 7.62 go with the SCAR 17 again with a good trigger.

That said if I had enough that $4k didnt bother me I would definitely get one.
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Re: Semi auto M249
« Reply #4 on: April 11, 2015, 10:34:52 AM »
Quote from: CJS06 on April 10, 2015, 11:22:25 PM
It would be a cool $4k toy and great conversation piece at the range but that is about it.  What is the point of a semi auto light machine gun.  It will still weigh the same as a std SAW. That is a load to hump around for only semi auto.  If you cant go f/a then it really isnt a SAW (squad automatic weapon). If you want 5.56 stick with an AR with a good trigger. Need 7.62 go with the SCAR 17 again with a good trigger.

That said if I had enough that $4k didnt bother me I would definitely get one.

I'm willing to. Et a bump stock can be arranged.
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Re: Semi auto M249
« Reply #5 on: April 11, 2015, 11:42:08 AM »
Thinking about more, yeah, bangfapbangfapbangfapbangfap.  Dayum outta ammo, both guns.

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Re: Semi auto M249
« Reply #6 on: April 11, 2015, 01:34:06 PM »
Like any AR - It can be modified with a drill press and the correct trigger group and bolt assembly ;) Oh and plans. They are available online.
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Re: Semi auto M249
« Reply #7 on: April 11, 2015, 05:03:59 PM »
If you have access to a 3d printer you don't even have to drill holes.
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Re: Semi auto M249
« Reply #8 on: April 15, 2015, 09:23:41 AM »
The only problem is that this civilian version is a closed bolt operating system as was mentioned in the OP. The actual SAW is an open bolt system.  It is not just a simple change like with an AR.  Basically it is just a heavy semi auto 5.56.....granted it is belt fed.
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Re: Semi auto M249
« Reply #9 on: April 15, 2015, 09:36:46 AM »
Bummer CJS! There goes my dream of weapon superiority up at the redoubt  ;)  :gunner:

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Re: Semi auto M249
« Reply #10 on: April 15, 2015, 09:39:31 AM »
A boy can still dream :D   I still drool a bit thinking about the M240LW that Barrett had on display at SHOT not to mention the Dillon minigun. I think they bring those just to remind us what we cant have.
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Re: Semi auto M249
« Reply #11 on: April 15, 2015, 04:55:37 PM »
CJS wrote, " I think they bring those just to remind us what we cant have." Bastards!
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