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Posted: 6/24/2017 10:04:48 PM EDT

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local shop has a good deal on one http://peakfirearms.com/index.php/fn-m249s-military-collector-saw-56460.html

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Yep being seen a lot of them with the reduced price. Here's a NIW Para for $6,999.

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Posted: 6/30/2017 2:55:20 AM EDT

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I wonder how low prices will go. I remember when the "limit edition" first SCAR16's were going for around $5k. I bought one of those first thousand guns second hand on EE back in 2011 for $2300 with the storm case.

Posted: 6/30/2017 3:29:45 AM EDT

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Mine:

For the weekend anyway....

Was kinda cool firing it the first few times, even carrying it around on ex, but after a while, I found I preferred shooting the C7.

Pretty awesome that it's available for sale, even in semi-auto only. in Canada, it would probably be limited to a 5 round belt....super lame.

I'd probably buy one anyway if I was in the right tax bracket, lol!

Posted: 7/20/2017 9:20:45 PM EDT

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Well, my 20 yr old daughter plus M249S and a 200 rd box mag means I owe my buddy 60 bucks for about three minutes of big grins!!! Gotta get me one of these one day!!

Doc

Posted: 8/13/2017 5:05:13 PM EDT

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Still happy with my purchase!

I've put in for my stamp on an FN 15.5" para barrel.

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And have an adjustable stock standing by.

Posted: 8/13/2017 5:10:13 PM EDT

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Great looking gun! Out if my price range unfortunately

Posted: 8/22/2017 6:35:38 PM EDT

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Still happy with my purchase!

http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m570/highrailjon/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_2900_zpspyqxm2yp.jpg

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I've put in for my stamp on an FN 15.5" para barrel.
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/213987/IMG_3159-279529.JPG

And have an adjustable stock standing by.
http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m570/highrailjon/Mobile%20Uploads/4F0C8BE3-3EE9-438F-B710-D9497FC96FE2_zpsg8kttdmx.jpg

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Here's mine!

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Posted: 8/29/2017 4:20:09 PM EDT

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Has anybody bumpfire-fied a Para Stock yet? Turn down the ends where it screws into buttplate, about 1.5" total, slide a washer on each then a spring. Then either slot the buttplate for a cross pin on each or drill thru the buttplate, drill and tap the stock struts for two screws that retain the buttplate?

I might replace the Para stock struts with 7075 round stock, turn down the buttplate ends you can almost make the springs blend in with the original dia/profile.

The MG34 and MG42 bipods, you lean the MG a bit forward into it, then the gun just floats on that plane, the recoil driving it backwards then the weapon weight tilting forward like on a fulcrum. The M249 Bipod is more rigid so you would need a couple stout springs that can overcome the weapon weight/bipod friction.

Posted: 8/29/2017 10:44:39 PM EDT

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Just a heads up. Crazy deal on Para's.

$6,199

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Posted: 8/29/2017 10:54:58 PM EDT

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Prices are better nowadays. Just snatched on on gunbroker for 7k plus 75 s&h (I know

but still).

Question. I want to put an optic... something variable.... suggestions? My BIL has an ELCAN he's not using but getting that loaned seems like a longshot.

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Been debating on an Elcan and a ACOG 4x32 LED. B&H sells the Acog LED for $1099. Can't make up mind on those or if I should go with something else. Some people who owned both say they prefer the Acog over the Elcan. Elcan is twice as much in price.

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Posted: 9/11/2017 10:00:02 AM EDT

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Can the flash hider on the para barrel be removed? I've seen some state it's welded and the threads are some odd pitch, and then others state it's a standard 1/2x28 and not welded.

Posted: 9/11/2017 11:31:44 AM EDT

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Can the flash hider on the para barrel be removed? I've seen some state it's welded and the threads are some odd pitch, and then others state it's a standard 1/2x28 and not welded.

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Mine came right off pretty easily. The standard M249s Para barrels have a different thread pitch (9/16-24 LH). From what I understand only the MK46 Para barrels have the 1/2x28 thread pitch. You can get new MK46 14" barrels over on gunbroker. Prices on them were pretty high when they first came available (@$900) but have come down steadily. Right now you can get one for @$375 or so. I had to change mine out to a muzzle brake since I'm in a ban state.

Posted: 9/11/2017 12:00:05 PM EDT

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Thanks.

I contacted FN about using a suppressor on the 249S and they responded it's not designed for it. Looking at the warranty you'd be SOL if anything breaks when using a can.

Posted: 9/11/2017 12:12:27 PM EDT

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I contacted FN about using a suppressor on the 249S and they responded it's not designed for it. Looking at the warranty you'd be SOL if anything breaks when using a can.

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I just realized your production Para barrel has been welded so your muzzle device will not come off in order to keep it a legal length of 16" The Para barrel I had bought wasn't welded so it came right off. I don't think you will have any issues with running a can on your M249s.

FN M249S PARA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIIPmzT2k5E

Posted: 9/11/2017 12:41:54 PM EDT

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Here's some pics of the Para barrel with custom thread adapter and new muzzle brake. Was pinned/welded to bring the length to 16".

Para barrel with (9/16-24 LH) thread.

Posted: 9/11/2017 7:35:41 PM EDT

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Per FN: https://fnamerica.com/products/machine-guns/fn-m249-para/

The FN Para barrel is 16.3"; why are you changing the FH?

I'll have to measure mine now.

Posted: 9/11/2017 8:50:39 PM EDT

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Per FN: https://fnamerica.com/products/machine-guns/fn-m249-para/

The FN Para barrel is 16.3"; why are you changing the FH?

I'll have to measure mine now.

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A standard Para barrel measures @13-3/4" to the end of threads. Needs to be pinned/welded to bring out to 16" total length to be legal. I changed the flash hider because we cannot have them out here in Ca as of this year.

Posted: 9/13/2017 8:13:26 PM EDT

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Just a heads up there's a guy selling some of those Savit collapsible M249 stocks over on gunbroker for $75. Has a few of them available.

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Posted: 9/14/2017 5:16:35 PM EDT

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A standard Para barrel measures @13-3/4" to the end of threads. Needs to be pinned/welded to bring out to 16" total length to be legal. I changed the flash hider because we cannot have them out here in Ca as of this year.

https://i.imgur.com/WOGvkEc.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/Dth6SIG.jpg

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So FN is lying? Why?

Posted: 9/14/2017 5:52:07 PM EDT

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I would assume that the shorty they are selling are longer, in order to make them 16"

duh

Posted: 9/14/2017 6:52:32 PM EDT

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I would assume that the shorty they are selling are longer, in order to make them 16"

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Oh yea, one's the M249 Para barrel, the other is a special M249S Para barrel.

Posted: 9/14/2017 9:14:16 PM EDT

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I would assume that the shorty they are selling are longer, in order to make them 16"

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Yep that factory M249s Para barrel is slightly longer then the military spec para barrels.

Posted: 9/15/2017 12:56:49 PM EDT

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Any one want to trade a M249S Para barrel for a new Mil-spec M249 Para barrel

Posted: 9/15/2017 1:18:57 PM EDT

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Great looking gun! Out if my price range unfortunately

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Posted: 9/15/2017 11:02:34 PM EDT

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Any mfg making or planning for binary trigger for M249S?

Posted: 9/15/2017 11:13:50 PM EDT

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Any mfg making or planning for binary trigger for M249S?

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Thats the question no one has an answer to. I hope so though

Posted: 9/18/2017 7:26:38 AM EDT

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Does anyone know where to find MK46 lower rail?
Also, who has the tripod for M249S at a reasonable price?

Posted: 9/18/2017 11:41:25 AM EDT

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Thats the question no one has an answer to. I hope so though

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I'd gotten a reply from Franklin Armory that said they were looking into it. But I still wouldn't get my hopes up.

Posted: 9/18/2017 11:48:05 AM EDT

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I'd gotten a reply from Franklin Armory that said they were looking into it. But I still wouldn't get my hopes up.

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Posted: 9/18/2017 1:45:04 PM EDT

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It could still happen one day, but I'm not going to hold my breath. I'll definitely buy one if they do manage to crank one out. However, I'm still waiting on my MP5 binary soooooooo... :D

Posted: 9/18/2017 7:21:08 PM EDT

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Just a heads up, NIB M249s standard for $6,199.

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Posted: 9/19/2017 11:48:15 AM EDT

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Does anyone know where to find MK46 lower rail?
Also, who has the tripod for M249S at a reasonable price?

https://fnamerica.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/09/FN_MK_46_MOD1_Rotators_2-1800x900.jpg

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This guy usually has everything you need when it comes to M249 Parts & Accessories.
M249 Parts

Posted: 9/19/2017 3:49:10 PM EDT

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Thanks!

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This guy usually has everything you need when it comes to M249 Parts & Accessories.
M249 Parts

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Posted: 9/20/2017 2:43:06 PM EDT

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I really need to find out what all parts from the M249 are compatible with the M249s.

Posted: 9/20/2017 3:05:16 PM EDT

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This guy usually has everything you need when it comes to M249 Parts & Accessories.
M249 Parts

Buyer beware. Make sure you iron out price, condition, details beforehand. He sent me a turd spraypainted beat to hell trirail and gave me the run-around before returning my money.

Posted: 9/20/2017 3:19:02 PM EDT

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Just a heads up, NIB M249s standard for $6,199.

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omg

Posted: 9/21/2017 9:25:12 AM EDT

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Buyer beware. Make sure you iron out price, condition, details beforehand. He sent me a turd spraypainted beat to hell trirail and gave me the run-around before returning my money.

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Also be aware that if you do buy a MK-anything rail from him that it will require that you drill on your receiver to mount it and it wont come with any mounting equipment, just the rail

Posted: 9/21/2017 2:44:45 PM EDT

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Where are you guys getting linked ammo at?

Posted: 9/21/2017 6:44:19 PM EDT

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Unammo.com in Phoenix, AZ

Posted: 9/22/2017 5:24:28 PM EDT

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I just received an M249S PARA today and somehow the slide hammer is cocked and the button safety is on.
I was unable to move the safety to fire position.
Obviously, the manual indicated that as well.
Does anyone know how to fix this issue without damaging the rifle?

Posted: 9/22/2017 8:00:13 PM EDT

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I picked up my para from my lgs like that too. I simply gently tapped on it with a tiny hammer til it released. Took it apart to check everything and it's all good. Gun functions fine. I'd emailed FN about it but never heard back.

Your milage may vary.

Posted: 9/22/2017 8:31:03 PM EDT

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Dang... we should get better customer service with that much coin spent.
I might try that hammer technique, but it's nerve-racking for sure.
I couldn't find any info about the issue on the net as well.

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I picked up my para from my lgs like that too. I simply gently tapped on it with a tiny hammer til it released. Took it apart to check everything and it's all good. Gun functions fine. I'd emailed FN about it but never heard back.

Your milage may vary.

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Posted: 9/22/2017 9:46:33 PM EDT

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Tell me about it. Just tap gently. Once mine slipped to fire, the side hammer released, so make sure it's not loaded, lol.

Posted: 9/22/2017 10:29:23 PM EDT

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You're the man.

I gently tapped the safety button, and it slide into fire position w/o any trouble.
They should have included this info in their manual.

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Tell me about it. Just tap gently. Once mine slipped to fire, the side hammer released, so make sure it's not loaded, lol.

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Posted: 9/23/2017 3:01:35 AM EDT

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To be honest, I'm not sure what they did to get it locked up like that. It definitely had me sweating bullets the first night, especially when I couldn't get an answer from FN.

Posted: 9/23/2017 3:05:16 AM EDT

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Such a ridiculous weapon at such a ridiculous price.

I want one so bad just the same.

Posted: 9/23/2017 11:29:22 PM EDT

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Unammo.com in Phoenix, AZ

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$0.62 per round for M193? Jesus...ill link my own for half that

Posted: 9/23/2017 11:32:44 PM EDT

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Holy shit, that looks awesome. If that thing was auto, it would be incredible. Wish some sort of registered autosear could be used ugh

Posted: 9/25/2017 10:00:54 AM EDT

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$0.62 per round for M193? Jesus...ill link my own for half that

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Unammo.com in Phoenix, AZ

$0.62 per round for M193? Jesus...ill link my own for half that

Do you just buy links and slip them together?

Posted: 9/25/2017 10:04:50 AM EDT

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Do you just buy links and slip them together?

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Yes, or just shoot mags (mine runs fine with mags, including the large ones), or buy a linker.

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