FN Collector Military Series

This video introduces the FN M249S PARA, a semi-automatic civilian variant of the M249 SAW machine gun, showcased at SHOT Show 2017. Ben Voss, FN's rifle product manager, highlights its collapsible stock, 16.1-inch barrel, and dual ammunition feeding options (AR-15 magazines and 5.56 belts). The rifle fires from a closed bolt for civilian legality, retaining the battle-proven technology of its military counterpart.

This video provides an overview of the FN M249S semi-automatic rifle, a civilian-legal variant of the military M249 SAW. Ben Voss, FN's product manager, highlights its construction, shared components with the military version, and dual feeding capabilities. The rifle can accept standard 5.56mm disintegrating link belts or AR-15/M16 style magazines, offering versatility for civilian shooters.

This video reviews the FN M16A4 Commemorative Edition rifle, highlighting its historical significance as a military service rifle and its modern features like the Pikatinny rail. The review details its direct impingement system, rifle-length gas system, and includes a discussion of its lineage from the M16A1 and M16A2. The FN M16A4 is presented as a collectible firearm for enthusiasts, especially for Memorial Day.

Amber from Exile Armory LLC showcases a diverse inventory of new and used firearms, including revolvers, semi-automatic pistols, and rifles. The video highlights specific models like the Taurus Raging Hunter in .500 S&W, Smith & Wesson 442 UC in .38 Special, and FN M4 Carbine in 5.56, along with various shotguns and handguns from brands like Beretta, Kimber, and Sig Sauer. Prices and some key features like optic cuts and caliber are mentioned for many items.

This video from Exile Armory showcases a wide variety of firearms available for sale, including revolvers, semi-automatic pistols, and rifles. The presenter highlights specific models from brands like Smith & Wesson, Colt, Glock, Sig Sauer, and more, often mentioning their calibers and prices. The inventory includes popular models and some unique offerings, catering to various shooter preferences and collecting interests.

This video takes viewers down range at FN America's facility in Virginia. The host, William, showcases the FN Military Collector Series, highlighting specific models such as the FN 15 M4, FN 15 M16, and the M249S. The video focuses on these firearms in action at the range, offering a glimpse into FN's offerings for enthusiasts looking for military-style rifles.

This video offers a highly critical, historically grounded analysis of the M14 rifle's shortcomings, attributing its failure to flawed US Ordnance Corps decisions regarding cartridge standardization and weapon design. The speaker, an expert in small arms, details how political motivations and resistance to innovation led to the adoption of an inadequate weapon system, contrasting it with superior alternatives like the AR-10 and FN FAL. The analysis highlights the detrimental impact of these decisions on US military effectiveness, particularly in Vietnam.

This expert-level entry details the M16's troubled introduction in Vietnam, debunking myths of inherent design flaws. It highlights how political decisions, procurement issues, and ammunition choices, rather than the core design by Eugene Stoner, led to early reliability problems. The entry emphasizes the mechanical evolution from the AR-15 to the M16A1 and the critical role of chrome lining, proper maintenance, and correct ammunition in establishing the platform's eventual success.

This guide, drawing on the expertise of a former Colt employee and AR-15 SME Hank Tatro, details the critical role of AR-15/M16 buffers. It explains how buffer design evolved to manage bolt carrier bounce caused by increased firing rates and different ammunition types. The guide emphasizes selecting the correct buffer for specific firearm configurations and warns against improper mixing and matching, particularly for duty applications. It covers standard rifle and carbine buffers, as well as H, H2, H3, and specialized 9mm buffers, providing insights into their construction and application.

This comprehensive review by Chris Bartocci, a recognized expert with extensive military armory experience, debunks common myths surrounding the Beretta M9/92FS. Bartocci details the pistol's history, including its selection over the M1911, and addresses controversies like slide failures, attributing them to ammunition and high usage rather than design flaws. He highlights the evolution of critical components like the locking block and discusses magazine reliability issues, offering practical insights for owners and enthusiasts.