FN MINIMI/M249

[goldman]

http://dboy.cpgl.net/fn/minimi/usmc94.jpg
http://dboy.cpgl.net/fn/minimi/4divabl.jpg
http://dboy.cpgl.net/fn/minimi/malaysia.jpg
http://dboy.cpgl.net/fn/minimi/ea352nd.jpg
http://dboy.cpgl.net/fn/minimi/kuwait63.jpg
http://dboy.cpgl.net/fn/minimi/infantry36.jpg
http://dboy.cpgl.net/fn/minimi/4divaal.jpg
http://dboy.cpgl.net/fn/minimi/11_G.jpg
http://dboy.cpgl.net/fn/minimi/82nd_search25.jpg
http://dboy.cpgl.net/fn/minimi/ashowimg.jpg
http://dboy.cpgl.net/fn/minimi/usmc_12.jpg
http://dboy.cpgl.net/fn/minimi/m249_5.jpg
http://dboy.cpgl.net/fn/minimi/a_sfp05.jpg
http://dboy.cpgl.net/fn/minimi/m249_6.jpg
http://dboy.cpgl.net/fn/minimi/s_ksp90skytt.jpg
http://dboy.cpgl.net/fn/minimi/optelic162.jpg
http://dboy.cpgl.net/fn/minimi/GLUF3.jpg
http://dboy.cpgl.net/fn/minimi/d_cnc9-3.jpg
http://dboy.cpgl.net/fn/minimi/catminimi.jpg

[Frens]

great pics! woot

http://www.esercito.difesa.it/root/attivita/img_missioni/ISAF_nono_nvg1.jpg

[I love Rachael Leigh Cook]

http://dboy.cpgl.net/fn/minimi/ea352nd.jpg


Why no safety catch?



(holds up finger)
"That's mah safety, suh."

[Tygryssek]

http://dboy.cpgl.net/fn/minimi/malaysia.jpg

No Ammunition ? Bez jaj !!!! rofl

[scrybe]

I wouldn't piss off someone carrying one.

[Red]

I have never fired the SAW,but i have fired the GPMG and an M-60.I think the Gimppy is one hell of a gun

[Bombtrack]

Why no safety catch?



(holds up finger)
"That's mah safety, suh."[/quote]

I doubt it's intentional, there's a C9 at my unit whose safety catch would always fall out, leaving it hollow like in that picture. Probably just a wear & tear issue, it was easy to get it repaired.

[mack pl]

No Ammunition ? Bez jaj !!!! rofl
Maybe its only training :roll: ...bez jaj ;)

[Michael RVR]

I have never fired the SAW,but i have fired the GPMG and an M-60.I think the Gimppy is one hell of a gun

They're not bad for an LSW, but they're not machine guns. ;)

[MolliG]

More M249 pictures here (http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=13131&highlight=m249). (Big pictures!)

[MEGR]

That's a perty lookin gun...

[tenda]

,.......great toy's...!!!! :lol:

[Lt_Crooks]

that weapon is hell on the arm!! one of those things weighs 15 pounds UNLOADED can you imagine having to slug that thing around for 2 mile patrols

[rob]

actually from after action reports the m249 was second only to the m9 int he number of complaints it recieved. most where due tot eh weapons being plain worn out, some where held together by zip ties. its time to replace those in service with either some m249 or something else.

[crazyman]

the saw really isnt all too bad to haul around. just takes a little while to get used to...oh, and to whoever called the M60 a light support weapon...there is nothing light about it. I hauled one around the woods of Ft. Lewis last summer for 3 days, and the bastard is heavy.

[Bombtrack]

that weapon is hell on the arm!! one of those things weighs 15 pounds UNLOADED can you imagine having to slug that thing around for 2 mile patrols

It really isnt that bad
just get the other guys to haul your ammo ;)

[Spearin]

High Resolution of the C9 (http://www.opcoin.net/team/argyll/C9.jpg)

[Graeme]

that weapon is hell on the arm!! one of those things weighs 15 pounds UNLOADED can you imagine having to slug that thing around for 2 mile patrols

It really isnt that bad
just get the other guys to haul your ammo ;)

During ww2, soldiers had to haul guns like the Bren, etc around for miles on end, and the bren weighs circa 25lbs. Having carried my bren for a mile or so, I wouldn't moan having a 15lb weapon instead.

[Dennis G]

great photos woot

[vitiaz]

But I like his big brother...Mark 48 Mod 0,

http://world.guns.ru/machine/mg38-e.htm

woot

[ZeroPositive]

Man the SAW is a lot lighter, I have used the Bren and it is light compared to the MG42 :S

only pain I see is carrying ammo... and if u get ur squad mates to carry it no probs at all.

[scrybe]

Holy crap, that winter testing pic makes my chiver just looking at it.

[Deicide]

About the M249 ejection, can you say me if it's correct : http://www.gunsnet.net/album/data//500/27236m249_eject.jpg

[Dutchman2]

About the M249 ejection, can you say me if it's correct : http://www.gunsnet.net/album/data//500/27236m249_eject.jpg

Yes, thats correct. The links are pushes out by the following cartridges in the feedtray, and the emty cases are ejected very violance on the wrightside, almost straight to the ground (+/- 30 centimeters to the wright of the gun), and bounzes straight up, after it hits the ground :D ! It's hard to find all cases when you fire the Minimi in the field :D

[Deicide]

About the M249 ejection, can you say me if it's correct : http://www.gunsnet.net/album/data//500/27236m249_eject.jpg

Yes, thats correct. The links are pushes out by the following cartridges in the feedtray, and the emty cases are ejected very violance on the wrightside, almost straight to the ground (+/- 30 centimeters to the wright of the gun), and bounzes straight up, after it hits the ground :D ! It's hard to find all cases when you fire the Minimi in the field :D

Ok, tnx for the reply.

[SpikeATGM]

It may look nice but it did not perform up to expectation.

A comparison testing of M249 with other similar weapon namely the Ultimax 100, Colt and HK. M249 perform badly in many areas.

http://www.mca-marines.org/Gazette/2004/04eby1.html

[SiFiOn]

http://www.seal.unas.cz/webfoto/photo/foto_technika/palne_zbane/minimi/m249_11.jpg

http://www.army.mod.uk/img/16_aaslt_bde/minimi%20and%20snow%20slide.jpg

http://www.army.mod.uk/img/li/images/1%20LI%20Minimi%20FL.jpg

http://www.royal-navy.mod.uk/static/pages/data/[(1217)-29-05-2002]minimi.jpg
Nice paint-job on those...

http://www.operations.mod.uk/fingal/fimages/minimi_guard_hr.jpg

http://www.bigirishgit.com/Gallery/military/images/minimi.jpg

http://brikolo.free.fr/images/minimi-coucheob50.jpg

http://www.carson.army.mil/UNITS/3rdbct/1-12InfBattalion/images/M249%20SAW%202.JPG

[Bombtrack]

http://www.operations.mod.uk/fingal/fimages/minimi_guard_hr.jpg

What kind of sight is that?

[Hydro]

It's a mounting rail for a night sight.

[Bulkowski]

http://dboy.cpgl.net/fn/minimi/82nd_search25.jpg
What modification (if any) is needed to go from belt feed to m16 magazines?
Or is the belt simply removed and replaced with a mag?

[MVSpartan117]

All you need to do is slap in the mag

[israeli dude]

from what i understend the SAW have one mejer problem,and its that he is very sensitive to sand and dost,but im not sure.

[israeli dude]

from what i understend the SAW have one mejer problem,and its that he is very sensitive to sand and dost,but im not sure.

[Lone]

some Minimi photo's i've taken

http://users.pandora.be/survival/military/BelgianArmyDays/iltisminimi.jpg
http://users.pandora.be/survival/military/BelgianArmyDays/iltisminimi2.jpg
http://users.pandora.be/survival/military/BelgianArmyDays/minimi-iltis.jpg

Minimi mounted on the Iltis Jeep

http://users.pandora.be/survival/military/BelgianArmyDays/meminimi.jpg

Me holding the minimi

http://users.pandora.be/survival/military/BelgianArmyDays/minimiNV.jpg

Minimi with NV scope mounted on top

[SiFiOn]

http://users.pandora.be/survival/military/BelgianArmyDays/meminimi.jpg

Me holding the minimi



Lone, next time, don't touch that trigger for a more professional look... ;)

[Jack Mehoff]

A few pics of my own :D


http://img36.exs.cx/img36/3536/at7.jpg

http://img36.exs.cx/img36/2815/gas2.jpg

http://img36.exs.cx/img36/5977/mouse2.jpg

http://img36.exs.cx/img36/1470/saw2.jpg

[Lone]

Lone, next time, don't touch that trigger for a more professional look... ;)

I'll keep it in mind ;)

[aartamen]

http://img36.exs.cx/img36/5977/mouse2.jpg

Instant classic.

[RomanS]

http://users.pandora.be/survival/military/BelgianArmyDays/meminimi.jpg

Me holding the minimi



Lone, next time, don't touch that trigger for a more professional look... ;)

or what , the empty gun is going to go OFF??? :roll:

[Cassiar]

Me holding the minimi



Lone, next time, don't touch that trigger for a more professional look... ;)

or what , the empty gun is going to go OFF??? :roll:

Explains why the Russian military has the greatest amount of accidental shootings.

[RomanS]

Me holding the minimi



Lone, next time, don't touch that trigger for a more professional look... ;)

or what , the empty gun is going to go OFF??? :roll:

Explains why the Russian military has the greatest amount of accidental shootings.

SOurce?

[Cassiar]

Me holding the minimi



Lone, next time, don't touch that trigger for a more professional look... ;)

or what , the empty gun is going to go OFF??? :roll:

Explains why the Russian military has the greatest amount of accidental shootings.

SOurce?

Probably cheap home-made vodka or bad field mushrooms.

[RomanS]

Me holding the minimi



Lone, next time, don't touch that trigger for a more professional look... ;)

or what , the empty gun is going to go OFF??? :roll:

Explains why the Russian military has the greatest amount of accidental shootings.

SOurce?

Probably cheap home-made vodka or bad field mushrooms.

how euro of you

[SiFiOn]

http://users.pandora.be/survival/military/BelgianArmyDays/meminimi.jpg

Me holding the minimi



Lone, next time, don't touch that trigger for a more professional look... ;)

or what , the empty gun is going to go OFF??? :roll:


Do you know what this: ;) means PermskiiOMON?

Why so jumpy man?

[Bulkowski]

http://users.pandora.be/survival/military/BelgianArmyDays/meminimi.jpg

Me holding the minimi



Lone, next time, don't touch that trigger for a more professional look... ;)

or what , the empty gun is going to go OFF??? :roll:


Do you know what this: ;) means PermskiiOMON?

Why so jumpy man?
Foreigners aren't the most key on picking up on sarcasm, no offense, but it's true

[[AFSOC]]

the best version of the SAW has to be the Canadian forces C9A2....prolly the coolest looking one out there

:D

[garoco]

israeli dude:

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from what i understend the SAW have one mejer problem,and its that he is very sensitive to sand and dost,but im not sure.

As long as you take the usual desert/dusty precautions and not over oil your weapons your Minimi should do it's required job mate ;)

The most common cause of weapon stoppages in desert/dusty conditions is the operator using too much oil in their personal, section or Platoon weapon.

When you go into 'full on' desert conditions, the desert grains are as fine as talcum powder and this gets *everywhere* in/on you, your weapons and your gear. If your weapon has too much oil, these fine grains are trapped and grind away at your protective finishes and your weapon = not cool. You'll have very quick problems if the fine sand gets caught in your feed mech/pawls and cocking action.

http://anzac.mdsnews.com/attachments/kkoori/meinmalaysia03.JPG
Me and my Minimi (with some mini-Malaysians) in 2002 on the Malaysia/Thailand border :)

If the Minimi does have a small 'environmental weakness' it is in wet conditions.

When the Minimi is wet for even a short period of time, you'll have to carefully watch the gas system for rust.

The above is from my 7+ year usage of F89/M249 Minimi as both a user and instructor in not just desert, but jungle and urban training and deployments.

HTH :)

[I love Rachael Leigh Cook]

As long as you take the usual desert/dusty precautions and not over oil your weapons your Minimi should do it's required job mate

The most common cause of weapon stoppages in desert/dusty conditions is the operator using too much oil in their personal, section or Platoon weapon.

When you go into 'full on' desert conditions, the desert grains are as fine as talcum powder and this gets *everywhere* in/on you, your weapons and your gear. If your weapon has too much oil, these fine grains are trapped and grind away at your protective finishes and your weapon = not cool. You'll have very quick problems if the fine sand gets caught in your feed mech/pawls and cocking action.

This is especially true with the ammunition which is left exposed. and I'm sure we've all had a 200rd plastic drum fall off in the middle of a run and all our ammo get's dragged in the mud/dust. The 100rd soft pouches will hopefully allieviate most of this problem.

Speaking of which, I'm still seeking an answer to how one would easily make such a pouch using readily available materials. in the book Blackhawk Down there is mentioned that one of the Delta fellows does the rangers a great favour when he teaches them how to do this, but does not elaborate further. Any of the D-boys on this forum care to give me a hint? The one mentioned in the book sadly did not survive the battle in Mogadishu, so hopefully the secret didn't die with him.

[Dennis G]

I would love to see some video of this
http://world.guns.ru/machine/mk48mod0_3.jpg

[scrybe]

Yea, same. I don't think I'd have enough urine to melt the ice off of that thing. :(

[ArtofPain]

I would love to see some video of this
http://world.guns.ru/machine/mk48mod0_3.jpg
Read this http://www.smallarmsreview.com/pdf/jul03.pdf

[One_A]

http://dboy.cpgl.net/fn/minimi/usmc94.jpg
http://dboy.cpgl.net/fn/minimi/ea352nd.jpg
http://dboy.cpgl.net/fn/minimi/4divaal.jpg

Bothers me that years after we've fielded the newer design, that the troops are still forced into using the older green ammo box.