Semi-Auto SAW Coming to the Civilian Market: who wants one?

2015-04-10T11:52:01-04:00

http://gunssavelives.net/gear/breaking-semi-auto-saw-coming-to-the-civilian-market-video/

BREAKING: Semi-Auto SAW Coming to the Civilian Market [VIDEO]

Have you ever dreamed of owning a M249 SAW? Well, now is your chance... sort of. FNH USA has announced that they will be bringing the M249S to civilian market in the United States. The semi-auto version is simple a rifle, so now collectors can own this gun in a somewhat neutered form. Here is the

Response by SPC Jan Allbright, M.Sc., R.S. made Apr 10 at 2015 11:54 AM

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One?
Only one?

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 10 at 2015 11:54 AM

2015-04-10T11:54:51-04:00

if I had the money to burn yes... but it kinda defeats the point of having it semi-auto. I meant who wants a semi-auto MACHINE GUN?

Response by SGT Jeremiah B. made Apr 10 at 2015 12:03 PM

2015-04-10T12:03:48-04:00

It's the functionality that makes the SAW great. I think that would be a purchase full of disappointment and regret. haha

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 10 at 2015 12:04 PM

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I want it! YESYESYESYESYES!!!

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Apr 10 at 2015 12:24 PM

2015-04-10T12:24:05-04:00

A Semi Automatic Squad Automatic Weapon?

You know people collect fake rubber dog crap too.... so it should not surprise me there is a market for this nonsense.

Response by GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad made Apr 10 at 2015 12:34 PM

2015-04-10T12:34:38-04:00

For what possible reason does this need to be on the civilian market? Don't get me wrong, I am pro-2nd Amendment, but c'mon now ...

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 10 at 2015 2:58 PM

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Naaaaah... Well... Yes.... No... Yes... CMON .... I need it.. I dont... I need it....

Response by SGT Ben Keen made Apr 10 at 2015 4:17 PM

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And the Preppers rejoice.....

Response by SPC Jesse Bruno made Apr 10 at 2015 4:36 PM

2015-04-10T16:36:45-04:00

That thing is going to be like 14k. no thanks ide rather buy another harley.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 10 at 2015 5:33 PM

2015-04-10T17:33:01-04:00

If I can pick one up for less then 2K, I will definitely be adding it to my collection... if it's over 4K, probably not. If it's somewhere in between 2 and 4K I will have to wait and see.

I never spent a lot of time with the M249, however I really really loved the M240.

Response by SSG (ret) William Martin made Apr 12 at 2015 11:54 AM

2015-04-12T11:54:14-04:00

It's not a fun weapon at a semi automatic but start collecting drums if you can find them without breaking any rules or regs. Those drums are going to be costly on the market to certain people.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 12 at 2015 4:33 PM

2015-04-12T16:33:55-04:00

They had them on display at NRA convention this past weekend. Talking with the rep there price range will be between 4000-6000. Should be ready to start ordering and shipping by end of month

Response by SFC Charles S. made Apr 12 at 2015 9:52 PM

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I like it, it's a great working replica firearm. But Who can afford to shoot that many 5.56 rounds, that you still have to fire semi-automatic? I'd buy it only if the price were less than $7,000 bucks.

Response by SGT William Howell made Apr 13 at 2015 6:44 PM

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I was just at the NRA Show and saw it at the FN booth. Not sure of the practicality of it since the rate of fire is the same as a M4 and it is 5 pounds more. In saying that I am not sure way it is practical to have 30 guns, but I do. I would buy one if I had $6000 laying around.

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Apr 13 at 2015 11:48 PM

2015-04-13T23:48:59-04:00

When do the free samples go out?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 14 at 2015 12:11 AM

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I spent my first deployment as a SAW gunner, and though I fully love the weapon in every way, but the purpose of the weapon is to provide suppressing fire in order to keep the enemy from firing back. For it to be sold as a semi-auto kinda takes away the entire purpose of the weapon and just turns it into a heavy rifle that is somewhat unwieldy.

Response by MSgt Chris Adams made Apr 14 at 2015 1:39 AM

2015-04-14T01:39:29-04:00

Hmm...semi auto yes, but it is not a mean nasty gun with a 30 round magazine. It's is just a belt, no one can hate this :)

Response by Capt Richard I P. made Apr 14 at 2015 10:53 AM

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Why?

Response by LTC Paul Labrador made Apr 14 at 2015 10:56 AM

2015-04-14T10:56:02-04:00

It's kind of neat, and would be fun for about a minute. But who really wants to link ammo at home.....?

Response by Cpl Rick West made Apr 21 at 2015 3:27 PM

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I want 2 please...

Response by SGT Richard H. made Apr 21 at 2015 7:38 PM

2015-04-21T19:38:10-04:00

The better question might be...who DOESN'T want one?!?!

Response by SGT John Rauch made Apr 21 at 2015 11:07 PM

2015-04-21T23:07:18-04:00

just no.......no......no....

Response by Alan K. made Dec 16 at 2016 7:16 AM

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Oxymoron.....!

Response by SGT William Howell made Dec 20 at 2016 2:00 PM

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Hell no! Where you going to buy linked ammo? I sure as hell am not linking it myself. Well there is the magazine well. Then it is a super heavy AR-15. I would put this in the Desert Eagle category. Cool, but not necessary. I can see a gun range buying one for people who have not shot one.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 20 at 2016 2:07 PM

2016-12-20T14:07:50-05:00

I'm personally not a huge fan of the SAW. And for the price I'm sure we'll have to pay I can't say that I'm terribly interested.

Response by CW5 Jack Cardwell made Nov 1 at 2017 9:02 PM

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Cost way to much for what it is.

Response by SSG Edward Tilton made Feb 6 at 2018 9:55 AM

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My wife says I can't have another gun until I shoot someone with the last gun I bought

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Feb 6 at 2018 9:58 AM

2018-02-06T09:58:05-05:00

Why, if semi- you can get the same results using a modified AR15., SAW's greatest contribution was the auto firepower vs weight over the M60.

Response by SPC Gary Welch made Jul 24 at 2018 4:37 PM

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I carried one for about 2 yrs and the 60 for 1 yr loved them but I am not very excited shooting semi auto and linking it is a pain in the ass