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FN M249S. A semi-automatic SAW!

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FN M249S. A semi-automatic SAW! was created by Charlie

Y'all have probably seen the FN M249S Semi-automatic SAW.

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FN M249S

FN announced that they will produce a semi only M249 SAW called the M249S.
They are not yet on the market.

I think the thing is pretty cool for a couple of reasons, not least of which is
its assured short production life, and collector status.

Lest you doubt that semi-auto versions of military machine guns are collectable
(and command a premium price!) check out the price and availability of pretty much any semi-auto Browning M2 .50 cal, 1919A4,
Sten closed bolt 16", closed bolt 16" M3 Grease Gun, Schmeiser MP38 or 40, or 1918 BAR. Yes, they are out there, and were pretty affordable when they were introduced, but not anymore!

I have absolutely no use for a semi-auto M-249, and I want one of the things so bad my teeth hurt!

Charlie :-D
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Replied by jtallen83 on topic FN M249S. A semi-automatic SAW!

Desert Ordnance made one for a bit, they still list an M-60 for $13,000

store.desertord.com/SAM60E4M1.html

Either one would be VERY satisfying.
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Replied by Charlie on topic FN M249S. A semi-automatic SAW!

I forgot about that one. Definitely add the M-60 semi to the list!

Best guess on the introductory price of the M-249S is low-mid 2K. If that's the case I'm in like Flint.

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Replied by jtallen83 on topic FN M249S. A semi-automatic SAW!

Anything under 3K would be belt fed bliss! :twothumbs:
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Replied by Charlie on topic FN M249S. A semi-automatic SAW!

Right on!

A nice lady with LANG let me hold her M-249 at the last gun show, but I have seldom been close to belt fed anything, much less owned one. The close proximity of linked rounds gives me goose bumps! B)
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Replied by GRA on topic FN M249S. A semi-automatic SAW!

I would just LOVE to have one of these little sweethearts ... :twothumbs: :twothumbs:
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Replied by MrMarty51 on topic FN M249S. A semi-automatic SAW!

I like that.
O too, would love to, to have a BAR, especially a belt fed BAR.
Things is moving fast now.
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Replied by Charlie on topic FN M249S. A semi-automatic SAW!

I once tried to put a semi-auto 1918 BAR together on a Philly Ord (or maybe it was Ohio Ord) receiver, but the parts kits dried up (Damn!).
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Replied by MrMarty51 on topic FN M249S. A semi-automatic SAW!

Just to be on the safe side, I will double damm that for You. :rotfl:
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Replied by GRA on topic FN M249S. A semi-automatic SAW!

We seriously need to RISE UP and demand a repeal of the Hughes Act. No reason why we shouldn't be able to buy NEW full-autos such as this. What a blast we're all missing out on. :banghead: :banghead:
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