The FN M249S, a semi-automatic version of the M249 SAW light machine gun, was originally developed by FN Herstal as the FN MINIMI 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 and offers a 4.0-6.5 pound trigger pull out of the box.FeaturesSemi-auto replica of the government-issue FN M249 SAWFolding steel bipodFolding carry handleFlip-up feed tray cover and feed mechanismQuick-change barrel capabilityRemovable heat shieldStandard disintegrating link belt-fed