Fire Rate of Fightlite vs. SAW

Published on September 5, 2025
Duration: 1:13

This video directly compares the fire rate of a Fightlite beltfed AR-15 upper receiver against an M249 SAW machine gun. The test involved firing a 15-round burst from each weapon to measure their cyclic rates. The Fightlite upper demonstrated a significantly faster fire rate than the M249 SAW.

Quick Summary

The T.REX ARMS video tested the fire rate of a Fightlite beltfed AR-15 upper against an M249 SAW. The Fightlite, using an FRT trigger, completed a 15-round burst in 1.14 seconds, while the M249 SAW took 1.72 seconds, demonstrating the Fightlite's significantly faster cyclic rate.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Fightlite vs SAW Fire Rate Test
  2. 00:10Objective: Measure Fire Rate Comparison
  3. 00:23Test Setup: 15 Round Burst
  4. 00:31Fightlite Fire Rate Test
  5. 00:42Results: Fightlite vs SAW Burst Times
  6. 00:56Fightlite Split Times Analysis
  7. 01:02SAW Split Times and Inconsistency
  8. 01:07Conclusion: Fightlite is Faster

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the primary goal of the T.REX ARMS video comparing the Fightlite and M249 SAW?

The video aimed to directly compare the fire rate of a Fightlite beltfed AR-15 upper receiver against an M249 SAW machine gun. The test involved firing a 15-round burst from each weapon to obtain a precise reading of their cyclic rates and determine which was faster.

What were the measured fire rates for the Fightlite upper and the M249 SAW?

In a 15-round burst test, the Fightlite beltfed AR-15 upper completed the burst in 1.14 seconds. The M249 SAW took 1.72 seconds to fire the same number of rounds, indicating the Fightlite upper has a significantly faster fire rate.

Did the M249 SAW show consistent fire rate during the test?

No, the M249 SAW exhibited some inconsistency in its fire rate during the 15-round burst test. The recorded times for the SAW were right around 1.4 to 1.6 seconds, showing a slight variation compared to the more consistent performance of the Fightlite upper.

What contributed to the rapid fire rate of the Fightlite AR-15 upper?

The Fightlite beltfed AR-15 upper is equipped with an FRT (Forced Reset Trigger). This type of trigger mechanism is known for its ability to facilitate extremely fast follow-up shots, contributing significantly to the rapid cyclic rate observed in the test.

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