FN M249 (PARA)

5.56x45mm NATO. 800 meters effective range, point target. 3600 meters maximum range. 9.5" overall height. The FN M249 PARA is optimized 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. Each FN M249 model includes one spare barrel. Open-bolt operation. Belt-fed. Changeable barrel. Matte black non-reflective finish on all surfaces. Adjustable steel bipod. Receiver: Formed steel frame. Claw extractor design. Fixed, pivoting ejector plus side ejection of cases. Top cover integrated MIL -STD 1913 mounting rail for sighting systems. Barrel: Hammer-forged steel. Hard chrome-plated bore and chamber. STOCK: Rotating, telescoping metal buttstock assembly with hydraulic recoil buffer system and non-slip buttplate on M249 PARA - Kit consisting of polymer buttstock and 20.5” barrel to convert M249 PARA to M249 SAW configuration is available. Operating Controls: Crossbolt safety button. Curved trigger for improved finger position and control in rapid fire. Feed System: NATO standard disintegrating link belt-fed. Under-mounted polymer ammunition container helps keep ammo cleaner for reduced wear and added reliability. Product No: 5.56x45mm NATO. 800 meters effective range, point target. 1800 meters maximum range. Short monobloc barrel. 9.5" overall height.