A&K / Cybergun FN Licensed M249 MINIMI SAW Machine Gun w/ Metal Receiver (Model: MK II Para / Dark Earth)

"I won this in a box of awesomeness. This gun is great. Great quality. Shoots great. 400 fps. Also it isn’t too heavy or Too light if you’re an adult. It would be probably too heavy for a kid or a teenager. Over all very good buy

"The HPA para version of this gun and it is a BEAST! I’ve used it at almost 10 open plays now so I feel comfortable leaving a review.

The construction is solid, very heavy and sturdy. Takes a little time to get used to the collapsing bipod and locking the handguard in place. Programmable ROF and adjustable FPS, what’s not to love? Box mag has held up fine. I 100% recommend getting the pressure switch for the box mag. I would not trust the auto wind or sound wind features. Even with stock HopUp and barrel this gun shoots beams out to 200 feet easy.

Overall a great replica and is a force to be reckoned with on the field!

"Tech support was very helpful! I called to ask about the package arrival date and not only did the person on the phone answer my question to the best of their ability, but they also told me about the best shipping choices that ended up saving me about $50, and a day subtracted off of the shipping time. The use of this website over other airsoft wholesalers/retailers is an obvious choice! All that, and the holding music was enjoyable, repeating after only a few minutes. Overall making my first experience with Evike.com very easy to handle.

"Good rof an so accurate I turned it into a make shift dmr by putting a "sniper scope" on it. Ngl feels like over kill but win every time. Oh and of course great work out running this beast

"Its a good gun out of the box just a few quality control issues and no manual is what you expect of A&K quality is my experience (SVD ).
Issues :

after 10 rounds it went dead fuse cable came off from vibration of gear box
fix tide with pliers
Inner barrel is off to the bottom left
fix electrical tape in area where inner barrel goes down
Mag box hard to figure out how to install feed
fix get box half way in the push feed in to gun till clicks and is secure then push box mag all the way in to rail
To get it out push lever down on gun at mag feed not up that will let go feed then just pull out slowly so no damage
inner barrel longer than outer barrel
change flash hider I put a Barret krytac one looks good
Gun is easy and cheap to upgrade to HPA wish is how I see it at fields
upgrades I will just change inner barrel , hop up , and HPA engine

"GOOD GRIEF! WHAT A MACHINE! Let's get to the important part.
PROS
Very well built
Accuracy is good for a full auto
Shoots fairly hard
Easy access to inner barrel and spring
Magazine feed works well
CONS
Heavy, but its suppose to be (not a complaint from me) IT'S FULL METAL
Handle doesn't fold
Finicky to load at times.
Doesn't come with a heat shield (for looks)
Bipod is crap.
The MK1 still earns a very high rating. I'm glad I got one.

"Wow, what a blast!! I got this to convert to HPA but the initial tests I did in stock configuration were very impressive!! one of the most consistent guns I have owned. Velocity was a very consistent 419 fps with .20. with a SD of .75!!! I decided to go with the P* FE so I could keep the stock gearbox on standby if I ever needed it swapped out. The Hopup will be getting replaced but not because it doesn't work, I just want to flattop it and that isn't possible with the stock unit.

The mag jamed a couple of times on me but I did the mod where you make the feed chute a little narrower and that seemed to do the trick. I will be connecting it to trigger contacts/FCU to run it off the guns trigger. I am also considering swapping out the motor and running it of a 7.4v lipo. I don't fault the mag for jamming. It is a known problem, I just wish someone would come out with a LMG mag that was better quality..... The gun wont shoot if the mag doesn't feed it....

"Took me awhile to pull the trigger on this bad boy. But I'm glad I did its big i mean big big but stock is massive if you have short arms get the para version. And if you're a little guy get the lighter version . The fire rate is slow compared to my other guns but the big a$$ box mag makes up for it . The bipod is so so .

"A great LMG for the price. It has a slower rate of fire than your average Krytec but this is hardly an issue, it lays down hate with clear efficiency. With full-auto only, I get an entire day of play off a 9.4v 1600mAh battery. Understand that this gun is heavy (I have the long barrel variant), almost 20 pounds fully loaded, but it moves well and the carry handle is placed propperly for the weight. The stock box mag is garbage though, I got about 20 hours of play out of it before it quit. Luckily the replacement mags are a great price for their reliability, and It also fits just about every M4/M16 mag jammed into it. I usually shoot .25 BBs because of the quantity of ammo used up in a day and get about 200 feet of straight flight before the drop.

All in all If you are willing to lug around the weight you will be nothing but an asset on the field using one of these LMGs.

"If you are looking for a LMG, I highly recommend this one. The base gun is alright with internal components that aren't half bad. But if you have the money, it is 100% worth putting upgrades into. It is very easy to work on and is a blast to use in the field. I will mention that the stock hop up kinda sucks and I recommend getting a CNC aluminum unit when you can.
In conclusion:
ease of tech work- 9/10
stock performance- 6/10
bang for your buck- 8/10

"10/10 But I mostly want to say that you can change the rate of fire by pressing the trigger more firmly. Id say the range with a 9.6 is between 3-20. Pretty insane! I used this tactic to trick a group of people into thinking my battery died. when they all got up and left cover to rush me, I let it rain. I have never heard oh F*** so may times in my life hehe.

"I bought the M249 para about a year ago. I love it. I wanted the Mk II variant like my brother carried in Iraq but do to space limitations where I live the para is much better.

Pros: good feel, compact ( collapse the stock and it will fit in my dresser), quick change spring feature.

Con: bi pod mount wore down quick, happens on the older real ones too. I modded the gas tube and mounted
a MK 46 bipod.

All in all i would buy this gun again.

"I mean, come on. Spell it with me... A. W. E. S. O. M. E. It's the most rock solid airsoft gun I've ever owned, and feels strong enough to withstand anything (which for me, it really has). Great looking, really nice weight (I use it as a weight to impress friends), and is as study as anything could ever be.
Pros:
1. It's a SAW. Not many weapons can fill that role
2. It's fantastically built and feels great
3. Nothing comes close to the authenticity of this beast.

Cons:
Unfortunately, I have one. The attachment point where the bipod is held in place is kind of wimpy. It bends with frequent use, and is made out of a gimpy aluminum. Replacing that piece with a steel counterpart would be awesome, but so far, my leatherman is doing a great job of squishing the metal back into place.

Overall, a great gun. I recommend this, or any other A&K SAW, for anyone looking for something unique, cool, and to build arm muscles. Thanks Evike.com for supplying us with another awesome product!