FN America M249S, Semi-automatic Rifle, Steel Frame, 556NATO, 18.5 Chrome Lined Cold Hammer Forged Barrel, Matte Finish, Para Black, Ergonomic Polymer Stock, Adjustable Primary Sights, Standard Disintegrating Link Belt-Fed, Includes Integral Steel Bipod 46-100169 The FN M249S Standard and Para, semi-automatic versions of the M249 SAW light machine gun, originally developed by FN Herstal as the FN MINIMI and adopted by the U.S. Military in 1988. Features the signature FN cold hammer forged, chrome-lined barrel and operates from a closed bolt position. Chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO, the rifle will accept both magazine and linked belt ammunition.