FN M249S Para Semi-Auto Rifle 5.56x45mm
About this product
The FN M249S Para is the semi-automatic variant of FN’s M249 PARA platform, configured for the demands of close-quarters and airborne/armored infantry roles while retaining the core operating characteristics of the service model. Chambered for 5.56x45mm NATO, the design accepts both disintegrating link belts and detachable magazines for flexible ammunition options. The rifle features a robust gas piston system, an optics-ready top rail, and a rotating, telescoping buttstock with hydraulic buffer for controllable handling.
Key Specifications
- Chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO.
- Operates as a semi-automatic closed-bolt firearm.
- Feeds from a disintegrating link belt (up to 200 rounds) or a 30-round detachable magazine.
- Barrel is cold hammer-forged with a chrome-lined bore and chamber.
- Stock is a rotating telescoping buttstock with a hydraulic recoil buffer and non-slip buttplate.
- Includes a folding carry handle and folding bipod as standard items.
- Top cover features an MIL-STD-1913 (Picatinny) rail for optics and accessories.
- Trigger pull is listed as 8–15.5 lb in manufacturer materials.
- Rate of twist is shown as 1:7 RH in available data.
- Finish is matte black with steel receiver components.
Engineered to deliver the operational flexibility of the original service gun in a semi-automatic package, the M249S Para pairs proven durability with multiple feed options and an optics-ready layout. Its combination of a chrome-lined, hammer-forged barrel, robust gas-piston operation, and a compact, telescoping stock make it a practical choice for users who need a reliable, belt-capable rifle that also accepts standard magazine systems.
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