FN49 Run and Gun (Malfunctions Galore!)

Published on February 9, 2016
Duration: 6:05

This FN49 review highlights its historical significance as the FN FAL's predecessor, designed by Dieudonné Saive. Despite a promising start, the rifle experienced significant malfunctions due to a trapped casing, indicating potential issues with reliability, especially with modern ammunition. While praised for its ergonomics and soft-shooting 7mm caliber, the stripper clip loading proved tedious compared to en-bloc systems.

Quick Summary

The FN49 rifle, designed by Dieudonné Saive, is the predecessor to the FN FAL and uses a short-stroke piston system. While praised for ergonomics and soft recoil in 7mm, it experienced a significant casing ejection malfunction during testing. Stripper clip loading was found to be tedious compared to en-bloc systems.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: FN49 vs FN FAL
  2. 01:14First Run & Major Malfunction
  3. 02:50Second Run: Successful Performance
  4. 04:29Post-Run Analysis & Score
  5. 05:12Gas System & Future Tuning

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the FN49 rifle and its significance?

The FN49 (SAFN) is a semi-automatic rifle designed by Dieudonné Saive, predating the famous FN FAL. It features a short-stroke piston system and was produced in various calibers for different military contracts before the FAL took over.

What kind of malfunctions did the FN49 experience?

During its first run, the FN49 experienced a significant jam where a spent brass casing became trapped under the operating rod/piston. This indicated a potential reliability issue, especially with the ammunition used.

How does the FN49's loading system compare to others?

The FN49 uses 5-round stripper clips for loading. The reviewer found this method tedious, particularly loading the second clip due to spring tension, and compared it unfavorably to the en-bloc system used by the M1 Garand.

What are the ergonomic and performance characteristics of the FN49?

The FN49 is praised for its good ergonomics and soft-shooting characteristics, especially in the 7mm caliber, resulting in low recoil. The reviewer achieved a score of 28 hits and 2 misses during a shooting course.

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