M249

[Slick]

I own a stupidly expensive Airsoft electric M249. As close to the real thing as one can get without the bureaucratic hassle. Have had the pleasure of playing with the real thing. A fine firearm by anyone's measure.

This article tells the tale of its birth and success.

http://weaponsman.com/?p=11948

 

[ordnance]

Rick,

You can get closer than stupidly expensive Airsoft....a stupidly expensive semi-auto directly from FN. I hear they are around $7K.

http://www.fnhusa.com/products/collector-series/m249s/

 

[Slick]

Oh my!

Did you mean to say ONLY $7k?

 

[ordnance]

Yes, ONLY $7000! I make that distinction comparing the FN product to Ohio Ordnance Works semi-auto version of the M240B. They are in stock and ready to go for $13,917.53!! I'll see your "Oh, my!" and raise you a "Holy sh...."

http://www.ohioordnanceworks.com/rifles/semi-auto/oow-line/m240-slr-270

 

[Slick]

So, for around (only) $20k, I can have one of each. Now, for the ammo supply. @$1 +/- per bang. Guess I'll just go and rub on my "Airsoft".

 

[US-Subs]

What would it cost to get a dealer's license and just get an original full auto? 2-3 K?

 

[Slick]

$500/yr for a Class 3 license. All M249s are dealer samples(there are maybe 10 transferable ones)(@$100k+). About $7k for one of those. Besides the "start-up" expense, a day of shooting would not be cheap. $.60-$.75/pop. Figure $5/sec. They go fast. Hence, Airsoft.