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FN M249S on RECOILtv Gun Room



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RECOILtv Gun Room (s01e04): FN M249S

A 17-pound, closed bolt 5.56x45mm? Iain looks under the hood of the FN Military Collector Series semi-automatic version of the M249 SAW and shows us the ins and outs of a retro-inspired rifle. All show and no go or a true mantle piece? RECOILtv wants you be the judge.

Gun Room is Presented to You By: Kimber.

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FN M249S.

About Kimber America in their own words: Quality Without Compromise.

“Kimber was founded with the singular purpose of building fine sporting firearms, better even than classics from the golden age of American gunmaking. Modern manufacturing techniques would be embraced and used to advantage, but assembly, fit and finish could only depend on practiced hands. There would be no compromise in features, materials or performance.”

Kimber can also be found on Instagram (@kimberamerica) and Facebook, /KimberAmerica/.

About the FN Military Collector Series as they tell it.

“From the maker of the world’s most battle-proven firearms, FN brings you its all-new Military Collector series, including the FN M249S™, the semi-auto and civilian-legal belt-fed based on the venerable M249 SAW light machine gun. Belt-fed not your thing? Then reach for the FN 15™ Military Collector M4 and M16, semi-auto versions of the U.S. military’s standard-issue rifles with UID-stamped lower receivers, ambi selector switches, and Knights Armament rail systems. Bring the legacy home…”


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