FN M249S Para Semi-Automatic Rilfe 5.56mm NATO 16.1" Barrel 200 Round Capacity Carry Handle and Folding Bipod Synthetic Stock Matte Black Finish
Own the newest addition to the Military Collector Series 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. It includes folding carry handle & bipod.
Manufacturer: Fn
FAMILY: M249S Series
MODEL: M249S Para
TYPE: Rifle
ACTION: Semi-Auto
CALIBER/GAUGE: 223 Rem | 5.56 NATO
FINISH: Matte Black
FINISH TYPE: Black
STOCK: Synthetic Stock
STOCK/GRIPS: Telescoping Stock
Barrel: 16.1"
Overall Length: 31.5" - 37"
RATE-OF-TWIST: 1-in-7
Capacity: 200
# Of Magazines: 1
MAG DESCRIPTION: 30rd GI & 200 Links with Box
SIGHTS: Iron Sights w/ top 1913 Rail
SIGHT TYPE: Adjustable Sights
WEIGHT: 16.9 lbs.
SHIPPING WEIGHT: 29.35 lbs.
SAFETY FEATURES: Two-Position Push Button
ADDL INFO: Accepts M27 Linked or Magazine
ADDL INFO: Carry Handle and Folding Bipod
ADDL INFO: Closed Bolt Operation
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
The 5.56X45mm NATO cartridge was designed by James Sullivan, a member of Eugene Stoner's engineering team that developed both the M16 rifle and its original cartridge. The 5.56X45mm NATO was adopted by the U.S. military in 1964 and by NATO in 1980. With bullet diameter of .224-inch, the original M193 military cartridge used a 55-grain bullet at 3250 fps; the current M855A1 cartridge, developed by FN, uses a 62.5-grain bullet at 3020 fps, offering greater range and better penetration. The civilian version of the 5.56X45mm is 223 Remington; the cartridges are dimensionally identical but military chamber dimensions and specifications for military brass are different. It is considered safe to use 223 Remington ammo in a 5.56X45MM NATO chamber, but not a good idea to use 5.56X45mm ammo in a rifle specifically chambered for the 223 Remington. Although the stopping power of .22-caliber bullets remains controversial the 5.56X45mm has served well in now multiple generations of M16 rifles. — Craig Boddington
