Unchained Preppers
General Category => Security & Survival => Topic started by: APX808 on April 10, 2015, 02:56:29 PM
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FN M249S Semi-Auto Version Release Video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDmyF3uujAo#ws)
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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If I had a bit of disposable income, I would love one. :thumbsUp:
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Hell I'd get one if I had recyclable income forget disposable. The real problem would be buying ammo to keep it fed.
Nemo
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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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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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Thinking about more, yeah, bangfapbangfapbangfapbangfap. Dayum outta ammo, both guns.
Nemo
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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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If you have access to a 3d printer you don't even have to drill holes.
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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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Bummer CJS! There goes my dream of weapon superiority up at the redoubt ;) :gunner:
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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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CJS wrote, " I think they bring those just to remind us what we cant have." Bastards!