FN M249S Para FDE 5.56NATO 16.1″ Barrel 30+1/200+1

FN M249S PARA FDE – 5.56×45 NATO, 16.1″ Barrel, 30+1 / 200+1

Specifications

• Caliber: 5.56×45 NATO
• Barrel: 16.1″ cold‑hammer‑forged with hard chrome‑plating; threaded muzzle, removable heat shield
• Action: Closed‑bolt, gas‑piston semi-auto via FN’s Minimi-style system
• Feed Options: Disintegrating link belt (200‑round pouch) or 30‑round STANAG magazine
• Weight: Approx. 16 lb
• Overall Length: 31.5″ (stock collapsed) to ~37″
• Twist Rate: 1:7 RH
• Trigger Pull: ~8–15.5 lb

Key Features

• Compact PARA configuration: Shortened barrel and collapsible stock ideal for CQC or airborne setups, but still convertible to full-length SAW in under 30 seconds
• Optics-ready: Top cover with MIL-STD-1913 rail, folding bipod, heat shield, forward carry handle, and non-reciprocating charging handle
• Durable & reliable: Cold-hammer‑forged barrel with chrome lining; piston system designed for high-round-count performance
• Dual-feed versatility: Easy switching between belt-fed sustained fire or magazine-fed portability