FN MAG / M240 vs M1919 Browning

1958–present

1919–1945

Over 200,000

Over 438,000

1,263mm (49.7 in)

1,219mm (48 in) A4, 1,346mm (53 in) A6

630mm (24.8 in) standard

610mm (24 in)

12.5 kg (27.6 lb) M240B with bipod

14 kg (31 lb) gun with tripod

M13 disintegrating link belt, typically 50 or 100 rounds

250-round fabric belt

Gas-operated, open bolt

Recoil-operated, closed bolt

Full auto only

Full auto only (pistol grip trigger on A6)

Adjustable iron sights, Picatinny rail for optics

Adjustable iron sights, graduated to 2,400m