The FN Herstal Minimi or M249 SAW (Squad Automatic Weapon) was adopted by the United States Military in 1984.
The world's first-ever production green gas-powered, open bolt gas blowback M249 airsoft machine gun.
This is an NPAS version, which means it has an adjustable rocket valve located inside the loading nozzle for on the fly power adjustment, meaning you can skirmish with your FN in all weather conditions.
This VFC light machine gun has exceptional construction quality, feeling solid in hand with high grade materials used throughout.
Has all the correct markings in all the corresponding areas of the gun.
Full metal construction, mostly made of aluminum alloy to make the gun more skirmish friendly.
Feels very solid like every other GBB made by VFC as all the essential weight and bearing parts are made of steel.
Other than the markings and build quality, being a GBB the VFC M249 gas airsoft machinegun takes down very similarly to the real steel one, making it very realistic and ideal for those who are interested in knowing how to field strip and disassemble an M249 LMG.
Gas reservoir and BBs are stored in separate areas as the gas is held solely in the M4 / AR15 magazine-style gas tank and the actual BB magazine is a lightweight polymer magazine that you insert into the top cover of the feed tray. This is done to allow the M249 to have an ease of operation while keeping things realistic.
Extra gas tanks are available separately, including the larger belt fed box magazine variant.
The VFC M249 gas airsoft rifle weighs 3.9kg with the M4 / AR 15 style magazine gas reservoir on, making it easy to shoulder and have less shooter's fatigue when lugging it for a period of time, unlike most existing airsoft M249.
The felt recoil is great and the dummy ammo belt vibrates as well, increasing the immersive realism when operating the VFC M249 GBB LMG.
Open bolt style - bolt must be pulled back before shooting / opening top cover to change magazine.
Do not close top cover when bolt is forward - this can damage BB magazine.
Only load approx 100-120 bbs in magazine - avoid overfilling.
Magazine Compatibility: VFC M249 BB Magazines.
Gas Tank Compatibility: VFC M249 Magazine Style Gas Reservoir, VFC M249 Belt Fed Box Magazine Gas Reservoir.
Part Diagram here.
Please refer to included Manual before operation.

Specifications

Brand: Vega Force Company (VFC) Licensed by Cybergun.
Fire modes: Safe / Auto.
Power source: Gas.
Blowback: Yes.
Hop up: Yes - Adjustable
Inner Barrel: 360mm
Magazine capacity: 100rd.
Colour: Black.
Body: Metal Receiver with Polymer furniture.
Materials: Aluminum Alloy, Polymer, Steel.
Optic Mount: 20mm Picatinny.
Threaded Barrel: 14mm CCW.
Contents: LMG, 100rd Magazine, M4 Mag Style Gas Reservoir, manual.
Fires at: 1 Joule - 135 PSI green gas
Weighs: 3.9kg
Length: 910mm
Gas Required: Green gas - 135 PSI

January 2026

VFC M249 SAW GBB LMG (Cybergun & FN Herstal Licensed) - NPAS