Description

The M249 SAW LMG accessory represents the backbone of U.S. infantry squad firepower. Based on the Belgian FN Minimi, the M249 entered American service in the 1980s and quickly proved indispensable. Chambered in 5.56×45mm NATO, the SAW delivers high volumes of sustained fire, either belt-fed or magazine-fed, at rates of up to 750 rounds per minute.

In combat, the M249 provides suppressive fire, pinning down enemy troops while riflemen manoeuvre. It became a symbol of squad-level dominance, used extensively in the Gulf War, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Soldiers valued its portability compared to larger machine guns while still offering immense firepower.

This minifigure version captures the SAW’s distinctive profile, including its stock, long barrel, and front bipod. Perfect for equipping support gunners, it adds authenticity to any squad build.

Collectors will appreciate how the M249 bridges the gap between portability and firepower, embodying the squad’s “automatic rifleman” role in minifigure scale.

Includes 1 x black plastic replica M249 SAW LMG