M249 SAW

[stephen87]

I was looking around to see what kind of fun stuff there is in the way of "unique" firearms for us non-LEO/non-military guys guys and found a fully legal M249 SAW. I must say, it looks like so much fun but for $15K I have a toy that's even more fun than a semi-auto SAW. Anyone else have a crazy want like that? Anyone know where I can get a cheaper one or a kit to build one?

CIVILIAN PRODUCTS (U.S. Machine Gun Armory, LLC. | Advanced Military Small Arms Manufacturing)

 

[KoopaKGB]

How about a semi auto RPD built on a US Made receiver $2100 plus shipping. I personally would never buy one, its like buying a Ferrari with a Toyota engine in it. It looks cool as heck but performance wise its still just a plain semi auto. Anyway heres a link to show you what I'm talking about. And it wont cost you $15,000+. Think of all the cool stuff you can buy with the extra 13 grand you'd save buying on of these.

Semi Auto 7.62 X 39 RPD Rifle - RPDRIFLE-D S Arms

 

[gunbunnies]

Nothing says awesome like a 1919A6.... just saying...

 

[indy1919a4]

So Many toys So little time..

Considering they are phasing out the m249 and spare parts are out there, I can not figure out why they are so pricey ???? I do know the parts are hard to get.. But I do wonder if that will change.. ????

Wow the RPD is to cool.. I do want one of those...

Per the 1919a6. That is a money Pit... Because after you have the a6 version and feel how uncomfortable it is to carry and shoot, you will have to get a Tripod, and then a T&E.. A crank... And thats just the beginning.. Then you will want a cloth belt or two.. Then you have to load the cloth belt... etc etc. Then after all that you will see some butt kicking 1927 tripod or want to have it so it looks like a water cooled version and just keep spending......

BUUUUT Just to make this more painful.. Les Not Forget the mg42 / M53 Semi.. Pop the quick change barrel release just once and you will have to have it...

 

[adam]

I had my fun with the m249 overseas. Fun to shoot sure, but lugging that beast around was a pain in the ass. I actually preferred the m240, carried better and they run like fine tuned sewing machines.

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nsg5rMT4vNA&feature=g-upl[/ame]

 

[indy1919a4]

I actually preferred the m240, carried better and they run like fine tuned sewing machines.

Sir you desire is also available, from Ohio Ordnance No less and a little cheaper then the m249

M 240-SLR

 

[Tactical Dave]

If I'm going to spend big money it would be on a M134.... Go big or go home...

 

[stephen87]

There's a 134 on GunBroker right now, if you can gather enough pennies.


Only $45K.

 

[KoopaKGB]

I had my fun with the m249 overseas. Fun to shoot sure, but lugging that beast around was a pain in the ass. I actually preferred the m240, carried better and they run like fine tuned sewing machines.

Fine tuned sewing machine

 

[Excalibur]

I don't see the point of a semi auto SAW or anything that was originally supposed to be used in full auto. You're better off getting an AR and slapping a beta or surefire mag into it. It's be lighter and more practical. Unless you have a lot of money to waste and just "to have"

 

[stephen87]

Yeah, but if someone offered you one, you know you'd take it.

 

[ABN762]

15k is a whole lotta cheese!! I remember lugging that thing around in the army and hating it... and that was when the ammo was free! feeding that beast on your own dime would cost a fortune...

 

[Slow Hand]

I don't see the point of a semi auto SAW or anything that was originally supposed to be used in full auto. You're better off getting an AR and slapping a beta or surefire mag into it. It's be lighter and more practical. Unless you have a lot of money to waste and just "to have"

Wait, you don't see the point in a semi version of a machine gun but you reccomended an AR? Something seems to be lacking here...

 

[Mosinguy]

Wait, you don't see the point in a semi version of a machine gun but you reccomended an AR? Something seems to be lacking here...

$700 > 15K

Since these have the HK trigger groups, couldn't you use an HK sear group in them?

 

[Slow Hand]

Check your math there skippy. $700 is not greater than $15,000. Not the point I was getting at anyways.

 

[stephen87]

I think he was saying that 700 is better than 15000. I see what you mean though.

 

[Excalibur]

Wait, you don't see the point in a semi version of a machine gun but you reccomended an AR? Something seems to be lacking here...

An AR-15 is better than a semi auto SAW. Weight factor and utility is better. You can do all the same thing with a semi auto AR-15 over a semi auto SAW which was originally designed as a machine gun and meant for squad support. All you get with a semi auto one is just a really heavy rifle that has more or less the same accuracy as an AR-15.

 

[ABN762]

I follow what you're saying.. fair point.

 

[cerebus85]

Maintenence is easier too not many ways you can work on a saw at home.

 

[Ljungman]

recently saw a 1919 in 308 and 8mm, had i the money ..i would have the 1919. nifty and you dont see one of those often in your foyer...umbrella holder..coat hanger...but 1919 in my foyer...yeah i could dig it.