#html-body [data-pb-style=PFQOUQ2]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll;border-style:none;border-width:1px;border-radius:0;margin:0 0 10px;padding:10px}#html-body [data-pb-style=MF1HUFA]{border-style:none;border-width:1px;border-radius:0;margin:0;padding:0}The FN M249SA(R), a semi-automatic version of the M249 SAW light machine gun, was originally developed by FN Herstal as the FN MINIMIA(R) and adopted by the U.S. military in 1988. The rifle features the signature 18.5-inch FN cold hammer-forged, chrome-lined barrel and operates from a closed-bolt position. Chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO, the rifle will accept both magazine and linked ammunition belt. Semi-auto replica of the government-issue FN M249 SAW Robust gas system Formed steel frame with claw extractor design Fixed, pivoting ejector, plus side ejection of cases Top cover integrated MIL-STD-1913 mounting rail for sighting systems Folding steel bipod Folding carry handle Flip-up feed tray cover and feed mechanism Quick-change barrel capability 18.5a ^2 cold hammer-forged steel Hard chrome-plated bore and chamber Removable heat shield Highly ergonomic polymer buttstock assembly with hydraulic recoil buffer system and non-slip buttplate Crossbolt safety Curved trigger for improved finger position and control Redesigned trigger mechanism for semi-auto fire Non-reciprocating charging handle Standard disintegrating link belt-fed Under-mounted polymer ammunition container helps keep ammunition cleaner for reduced wear and added reliability