The FN Herstal Minimi or M249 SAW was adopted by the United States Military in 1984.
This PARA model was initially intended for use in airborne infantry units.
Features a sliding aluminum buttstock, and a shorter 13.7 in (348 mm) barrel compared to the full size SAW.
This version differs from the SAW version in having larger cartridge pouch style gas tank, heat shield above the outer barrel and has a para stock.
The world's first-ever production green gas-powered, open bolt gas blowback M249 airsoft machine gun.
This VFC light machine gun has exceptional construction quality, feeling solid in hand with high grade materials used throughout.
Has all the correct markings in all the corresponding areas of the gun.
Full metal construction, mostly made of aluminum alloy to make the gun more skirmish friendly.
Feels very solid like every other GBB made by VFC as all the essential weight and bearing parts are made of steel.
Other than the markings and build quality, being a GBB the VFC M249 gas airsoft machinegun takes down very similarly to the real steel one, making it very realistic and ideal for those who are interested in knowing how to field strip and disassemble an M249 LMG.
Gas reservoir and BBs are stored in separate areas, the gas tank is located in the cartridge pouch.
The actual BB magazine is a lightweight polymer magazine that you insert into the top cover of the feed tray. This is done to allow the M249 to have an ease of operation while keeping things realistic.
Includes dummy rounds.
Extra gas tanks are available separately, including the larger belt fed box magazine variant.
The felt recoil is great and the dummy ammo belt vibrates as well, increasing the immersive realism when operating the VFC M249 GBB LMG.
Open bolt style - bolt must be pulled back before shooting / opening top cover to change magazine.
Do not close top cover when bolt is forward - this can damage BB magazine.
Only load approx 100-120 bbs in magazine - avoid overfilling.
Magazine Compatibility: VFC M249 BB Magazines.
Gas Tank Compatibility: VFC M249 Magazine Style Gas Reservoir, VFC M249 Belt Fed Box Magazine Gas Reservoir.
These are models have a restrictor installed from factory.
Part Diagram here.
Please refer to included Manual before operation.

Specifications

Inner Barrel: 360mm
Magazine capacity: 100rd.
Body: Metal Receiver with Polymer furniture.
Optic Mount: 20mm Picatinny.
Threaded Barrel: 14mm CCW.
Contents: LMG, 100rd Magazine, M4 Mag Style Gas Reservoir, manual.

July 2026

VFC M249 PARA GBB LMG (Cybergun & FN Herstal Licensed)