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. – Specs – Caliber: 5.56x45mm – Operation: Closed-bolt – Mag Capcity: 200 Rd. belt or 30 Rd. mag – Weight: 16 lb. – Barrel Length: 16.1 – Overall Length: 31.5-37 – Overall Height: 9.5 – Trigger Pull: 8-15.5 lb. – Twist Rate: 1:7 RH – PRIMARY FEATURES – Semi-automatic replica of the government-issue FN M249 PARA – Robust gas piston system – RECEIVER – Formed steel frame – Folding steel bipod – Folding carry handle – Flip-up feed tray cover and feed mechanism – Top-cover integrated MIL-STD-1913 rail systems for optics – BARREL – Cold hammer-forged steel – Hard chrome-plated bore and chamber – Quick-change barrel capability – Removable heatshield – STOCK – Rotating telescoping buttstock with hydraulic recoil buffer and non-slip buttplate – OPERATING CONTROLS – Crossbolt safety – Redesigned trigger mechanism for semi-automatic fire – Non-reciprocating charging handle – FEED SYSTEM – Standard disintegrating link belt-fed – Under-mounted polymer ammunition container helps keep ammunition cleaner for reduced wear and added reliability