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FN M249 SAW vs M1919 Browning
Side-by-side technical comparison
FN M249 SAW
Other WeaponsIn production
M1919 Browning
Other WeaponsDiscontinued
Overview
Spec
FN M249 SAW
M1919 Browning
Production
1984–present
1919–1945
Units produced
Unknown
Over 438,000
Specifications
Spec
FN M249 SAW
M1919 Browning
Overall length
1,041mm (40.75 in)
1,219mm (48 in) A4, 1,346mm (53 in) A6
Barrel length
465mm (18.3 in)
610mm (24 in)
Weight
7.5 kg (16.5 lb) empty, 10 kg (22 lb) with 200 rounds
14 kg (31 lb) gun with tripod
Magazine capacity
100 or 200-round belt, STANAG magazine compatible
250-round fabric belt
Action type
Gas-operated, open bolt
Recoil-operated, closed bolt
Trigger type
Full auto only (M249), full auto/semi (Minimi)
Full auto only (pistol grip trigger on A6)
Sights
Adjustable iron sights, Picatinny rail for optics
Adjustable iron sights, graduated to 2,400m
Calibers
FN M249 SAW
M1919 Browning