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Posted: 5/12/2020 9:27:22 AM EDT
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Hey guys, I think there was a thread on this a while back but is there any word if FN is building anymore? I’m looking to pick one up but cannot find one. |
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Searching google for FN 56460: There is this one that says in stock as of 5/12/20 https://highendgunstore.com/category/rifles/fnh/ Maybe this one too, it lets you add to cart and begin the process, but a phone call before ordering would make sense just in case. http://www.knesekguns.com/commercial/product_info.php?products_id=5017 That's two potential finds, I didn't dig all the way through google. |
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One place says "discontinued", but there is no evidence this is true. The next step you can take is to just call every shop from the google results and see if you get lucky that one of the smaller shop websites has poor inventory listings and might have one. That's actually how I got mine 2 years ago from Reeds Outdoor Sports. Website said 0 inventory, called them up anyway and waited for a callback while they checked...and while I was on the phone checking inventory at another place they called and said YES. I went 11 pages deep into Bing this time and only found this potential offering, everything else seems to be the same websites over and over again: https://www.woodleysusa.com/Webpages/Main_Pages/Search_Results.php?searchbar=m249s&submit_search_bar=SEARCH A final option would be to buy a slightly used one on Gunbroker that likely will come with some of the stuff you will certainly have bought after the rifle purchase anyway. You should expect to be spending around $10k for the rifle, collapsible stock, optic, mount, links, 100rnd nutsacks, etc. So anything in that range with extras is on target. In the last few months the cheapest full length m249s sold on GB was $8853 used no extras, followed by $9300 used no extras. NIB no extras are going for $10k+. And should you find a para for the right price, acquiring a full length barrel and heatshield is simple. Finding a new condition club butt is a little harder. |
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https://www.gunbroker.com/item/868852820 Not a bad deal. If someone buys this please be aware that folding stock(one outside of bag) will NOT work with the recoil assembly that comes with the rifle, you need the old one with a big yellow spring at the end. See this thread for more info on that: retro m249 |
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local gun store says new batch out by end of Q1 2021 guess we shall see if he's blowing smoke or not. wont take down payments, guess thats a plus |
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Originally Posted By 99HMC4: I was told by FN in October that “while the M249S has not been officially discontinued, we currently have no plans for another run”. Oh man. Sounds like I may have missed my opportunity. Could have bought one for $6,999. Now the only ones I ever see are selling on GB for $12,000+. 
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Originally Posted By d13s3l: local gun store says new batch out by end of Q1 2021 guess we shall see if he's blowing smoke or not. wont take down payments, guess thats a plus  Fingers crossed! Hopefully i'll remember to check back when this thread gets bumped again. 
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Originally Posted By wayfaerer320: $7-9k for a semi-auto belt fed is just asinine. And those were the prices when these were first introduced. Now the prices are beyond retarded. Don't think of it as an overpriced semi-auto. Think of it as a foundation for a full-auto postie because that is what they are to the NFA community. Battlefield Las Vegas rents out posties that are converted M-249S. They say the factory FN gun performs well and has a higher MTBF than the 3rd party clone builds. It's a lot easier to convert a M249S than building one correctly from scratch or obtaining one via the demo letter route. Hence the price escalation plus you have guys who buy these things as status symbols, collectibles and now as "rare" investments. If you have to ask, you can't afford it and you'll never get it. |
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I am in the hunt for a M249S as well. I reached out to these guys: http://www.knesekguns.com/commercial/product_info.php?products_id=5017 They replied via email stating they are accepting 30% deposits for the M249S but they cannot give any delivery time frames on pre-orders. |
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Originally Posted By m3fanatic: I am in the hunt for a M249S as well. I reached out to these guys: http://www.knesekguns.com/commercial/product_info.php?products_id=5017 They replied via email stating they are accepting 30% deposits for the M249S but they cannot give any delivery time frames on pre-orders. I can't see giving them $2,400 to hold for something that may take months, years, or maybe even never happen. |
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Originally Posted By 99HMC4: I was told by FN in October that "while the M249S has not been officially discontinued, we currently have no plans for another run". |
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Originally Posted By AR_Shorty: I can't see giving them $2,400 to hold for something that may take months, years, or maybe even never happen. Originally Posted By AR_Shorty: Originally Posted By m3fanatic: I am in the hunt for a M249S as well. I reached out to these guys: http://www.knesekguns.com/commercial/product_info.php?products_id=5017 They replied via email stating they are accepting 30% deposits for the M249S but they cannot give any delivery time frames on pre-orders. I can't see giving them $2,400 to hold for something that may take months, years, or maybe even never happen. I paid V1 a grand for a LMT203 that keeps getting bumped back It is what it is I guess |
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Originally Posted By AR_Shorty: I can't see giving them $2,400 to hold for something that may take months, years, or maybe even never happen. The shrike upper was unobtainium forever, and people said the same thing about it. That was from a small company, that eventually delivered. I'll have a little faith in FN, however I dont have any faith that you will be able to touch one at MSRP in today's market when it does release. |
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Originally Posted By FrankW134: The shrike upper was unobtainium forever, and people said the same thing about it. That was from a small company, that eventually delivered. I'll have a little faith in FN, however I dont have any faith that you will be able to touch one at MSRP in today's market when it does release. I agree. I have been watching Gunbroker and used M249S are going for $12.5k. There's a NIB one listed for $19k. :( |
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Originally Posted By m3fanatic: I am in the hunt for a M249S as well. I reached out to these guys: http://www.knesekguns.com/commercial/product_info.php?products_id=5017 They replied via email stating they are accepting 30% deposits for the M249S but they cannot give any delivery time frames on pre-orders. I originally reached out to them as well for a m82a1 (which was out of stock everywhere). They also wanted a 30% deposit and would not commit to a delivery timeframe. I opted out. |
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Originally Posted By hbchew2323: I originally reached out to them as well for a m82a1 (which was out of stock everywhere). They also wanted a 30% deposit and would not commit to a delivery timeframe. I opted out. You guys might want to do a little reading up on Knesek. They’ve screwed a lot of people. |
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Originally Posted By FrankW134: Granted its been 11 years, but I'm one of them. Knesek and Thor are one in the same. They’re about 45 minutes from my hometown and I almost got mixed up with them years ago, until I saw what I shit show they are. |
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Originally Posted By FrankW134: I haven't, but if you're interested in a semi M240, OOW has them in stock at $14k. Originally Posted By FrankW134: Originally Posted By dogesco93: No one has seen any recently? I haven't, but if you're interested in a semi M240, OOW has them in stock at $14k. M13 Links 2,500 ct. box - (M240-SLR) has been removed from your cart because it can no longer be purchased. Please contact us if you need assistance. Y |
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