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Armybrat
03-01-2017, 09:54 AM
Anyone going to take the plunge? A fellow on the Colt Forum bought one.

https://www.gunsamerica.com/blog/unleash-saw-civilian-m249-now-available-full-review/

http://i.imgur.com/OXk2wgvh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/Zny83Umh.jpg
Bawanna
03-01-2017, 10:02 AM
No. But I want to.
b4uqzme
03-01-2017, 11:39 AM
Can I drive to work in it? ;)
yqtszhj
03-01-2017, 12:08 PM
No. But I want to.
Me too.
yqtszhj
03-01-2017, 12:13 PM
I had go look that up. I think the interweb said that is a 5.56. That round looks biggef than that, like a 7.62.
wyntrout
03-01-2017, 12:20 PM
Before I went to Germany in 1983 I had the hots for an M60. I think that they were about $4,500 then... FULL AUTO! I was worried about what I could do with it while overseas for 3 years.

I can't imagine paying that much for less than full auto! I know that machine guns prices went into the stratosphere with the GCA 0f '86 because no new ones could be made for the civilian market, or something like that.

Dang! you could probably "build" a 10/22-based one for less than a grand and save a lot of money!

:D
kenemoore
03-01-2017, 01:24 PM
I couldn't afford the ammo.
ripley16
03-01-2017, 02:10 PM
What I'd really like is the Marine Corps version of the SAW, the HK M27, based on the HK416. The M249 is a heavy thing compared to the HK. Belt feed is cool though I have to admit.
AJBert
03-01-2017, 03:47 PM
After shooting on in the military with full auto, I don't think I could even think about gef tting one for $8K in semi.


Even if I could afford it!
Barth
03-01-2017, 04:54 PM
Scottsdale Gun Club rents these full-auto.
Haven't tried them out - LOL :blushing:



M-249https://scottsdalegunclub.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/small_image/300x180/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/d/s/dsc_0462_3.jpg
M-60E4https://scottsdalegunclub.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/small_image/300x180/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/d/s/dsc_0173.jpg
JohnR
03-02-2017, 06:07 AM
Eight grand and it comes in a cardboard box? You'd think they'd include a decent case for that.

If you have that kind of money to spend on toys, go for it. I'm happy to have enough for a box of ammo after all the bills are paid.
Planedude
03-02-2017, 07:43 PM
What I'd really like is the Marine Corps version of the SAW, the HK M27, based on the HK416. The M249 is a heavy thing compared to the HK. Belt feed is cool though I have to admit.

Belt fed??? Seems wallet fed to me.

Cool as that looks, I think Id be happy with some lesser toys for a lot less money.
CPTKILLER
03-03-2017, 09:09 AM
I'll pass.
AJBert
03-03-2017, 10:03 PM
I will say that is one of the best autos I've ever had the pleasure to shoot. I'm sure it would be fun in a semi version but not for that kind of bucks. For those who have shot the full auto version I'm pretty sure most would agree.

Man, makes me almost wish I was still active duty!