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[R-DEV]Black Beret · 11-29-2004, 02:53 AM

They're not the same weapon, for cryin' out loud.

BlakeJr · 11-29-2004, 12:22 PM

For crying out loud, FN Herstal says it IS the same gun only different designation.
READ MY QUOTE!

Quote:

A worldwide standard

In production in Belgium and abroad, the MINIMI™ is a combat proven machine gun, in service on all continents.
Designated M249 SAW by the US Armed Forces, it has demonstrated outstanding reliability in all combat conditions.

From here :--> http://www.fnherstal.com/html/Index.htm

[R-DEV]Black Beret · 11-29-2004, 01:12 PM

Read my quote, damn you.

Quote:

The M249 has an alternative feed system, which allows to use disintegrating metallic belts as a primary feed option, or M16-type box magazines as a back-up feed option. The belt is feed using the top feed unit, the magazines are inserted through the magazine port, located at the left side of the receiver and angled down. The Flip-up dust cover closes the magazine port when it is not in use, serving also as a belt guide. When magazine is in place, this cover raises up and closes the belt-way to avoid dual feeds and jams.

Not to mention, the M249 has a large heatshield over the barrel, unlike the Minimi.

BlakeJr · 11-29-2004, 02:44 PM

Ahaaaa. I see now. It's like M16 vs M16A2. You are right it is not the same weapon at all....

marto · 11-29-2004, 06:56 PM

The minimi is the whole gun thingy. The SAW is just a version of the gun, not a whole different gun.

[R-DEV]Black Beret · 11-29-2004, 07:59 PM

The point is that they're not the same weapons. The Minimi is more of a base weapon, and the M249 SAW is one of its variants.

Just like there are Mk-46 and Mk-48 Mod 0 LMGs, Minimi Paras, and Minimi SPWs.

marto · 11-29-2004, 09:18 PM

That is what I was trying to say. Sorry for the mixup.

Cpt. Sniper · 11-29-2004, 10:06 PM

anyways, looks good

LittledeveL · 12-13-2004, 07:11 AM

i find it realy good but... are the "stands" (sorry i dont know how to call these things... they are kind of legs (lol) you put the gun onto...) finished ??? i find them a bit square... otherwise i find the gun realy good.

[R-DEV]Black Beret · 12-13-2004, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LittledeveL

i find it realy good but... are the "stands" (sorry i dont know how to call these things... they are kind of legs (lol) you put the gun onto...) finished ??? i find them a bit square... otherwise i find the gun realy good.

They are called bipods. They help to stabilize and ground the weapon, which improves the weapon's handling and firing accuracy.

11-29-2004, 02:44 PM	#24
BlakeJr Retired PR Developer Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 3,403	Ahaaaa. I see now. It's like M16 vs M16A2. You are right it is not the same weapon at all....
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11-29-2004, 10:06 PM	#28
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11-29-2004, 02:53 AM	#21
[R-DEV]Black Beret Military Advisor Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,906	They're not the same weapon, for cryin' out loud.

11-29-2004, 06:56 PM	#25
marto Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Portland OR Posts: 404	The minimi is the whole gun thingy. The SAW is just a version of the gun, not a whole different gun.

11-29-2004, 07:59 PM	#26
[R-DEV]Black Beret Military Advisor Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,906	The point is that they're not the same weapons. The Minimi is more of a base weapon, and the M249 SAW is one of its variants. Just like there are Mk-46 and Mk-48 Mod 0 LMGs, Minimi Paras, and Minimi SPWs.

11-29-2004, 09:18 PM	#27
marto Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Portland OR Posts: 404	That is what I was trying to say. Sorry for the mixup.

12-13-2004, 07:11 AM	#29
LittledeveL Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Switzerland Posts: 21	i find it realy good but... are the "stands" (sorry i dont know how to call these things... they are kind of legs (lol) you put the gun onto...) finished ??? i find them a bit square... otherwise i find the gun realy good.

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