Ametralladora ligera M249 SAW
¿Qué es la M249 SAW?
The M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) is the U.S. military's go-to light machine gun. Based on the Belgian FN Minimi, this gas-operated, air-cooled beast fires 5.56×45mm NATO rounds from a disintegrating belt at up to 1,000 rounds per minute. It's been the backbone of infantry squad firepower since 1984, and now you can fire the M249 SAW at Adrenaline Mountain's outdoor desert range in the Mojave Desert, just 40 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip with a free hotel shuttle.
Designation
M249 SAW
Caliber
5.56×45mm NATO
Rate of Fire
750–1,000 balas/min
Effective Range
1,000 metros
Weight
10 kg (cargado)
Feed System
Cinturón o cargador de 30 balas
Service Years
1984-presente
Manufacturer
FN Herstal (Bélgica)
De Bélgica a Bagdad: Una Breve Historia
The M249 traces its roots to the FN Minimi, developed by the Belgian arms manufacturer Fabrique Nationale in the 1970s. The U.S. Army adopted it in 1982 as the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon to fill a critical gap, infantry squads needed a portable, belt-fed machine gun that one soldier could carry and operate, providing sustained suppressive fire without the weight of a crew-served weapon like the M60.
Vio su primer despliegue importante en combate durante la invasión de Panamá en 1989 y demostró su valía de inmediato. Pero la M249 SAW realmente se ganó su legendaria reputación en los desiertos de Irak y las montañas de Afganistán. Durante la Operación Anaconda en 2002, los artilleros de la M249 proporcionaron fuego de supresión crítico contra posiciones atrincheradas de los talibanes en el valle de Shah-i-Kot. En Faluya, Ramadi y innumerables otros enfrentamientos, la SAW se convirtió en el arma en la que cada equipo de fuego confiaba cuando necesitaban disparar rápido y mantener las cabezas del enemigo agachadas.
The M249 also saw extensive action in Somalia, the events depicted in Black Hawk Down showed the SAW's critical role in urban combat. Delta Force operators and Army Rangers used M249s to fight through the streets of Mogadishu during the Battle of the Black Sea, and the weapon's reliability under extreme conditions cemented its reputation.
En Adrenaline Mountain, dispararás la M249 SAW desde una posición montada en bípode con un cinturón de 20 cartuchos de munición real en nuestro campo de tiro climatizado al aire libre, guiado por nuestros expertos Oficiales de Seguridad de Campo de Tiro. Mejora en el lugar a 40 o 60 cartuchos para una dosis de adrenalina aún más larga.
Cómo se siente disparar la M249 SAW
The M249 delivers the authentic belt-fed machine gun experience in a package that's accessible to almost anyone. When you squeeze the trigger, the first thing you notice is the rhythm, a rapid, mechanical cadence as the belt feeds through the receiver and spent brass cascades to the ground beside you. The bipod absorbs much of the recoil, keeping the weapon surprisingly stable as you walk rounds across steel targets downrange.
The sound is different from any rifle you've ever fired. It's not a single crack, it's a sustained roar, a continuous percussion that you feel in your ribcage as much as you hear it. Out here on the open Mojave Desert range, the sound rolls across the desert floor and echoes off the surrounding hills. No indoor range can replicate that sensation.
After your last round, the bolt locks back and the desert goes quiet. That contrast (from controlled chaos to sudden silence) is what makes the M249 experience unforgettable.
Por qué la M249 SAW es la favorita de los fanáticos en Las Vegas
La M249 ofrece el rugido y el ritmo inconfundibles del fuego automático sostenido en un paquete más ligero y controlable que las armas de dotación:
- Entusiastas militares que quieren disparar la misma arma utilizada por los escuadrones de infantería de EE. UU. en Irak y Afganistán
- Despedidas de soltero y soltera buscando una actividad grupal inolvidable en un campo al aire libre en el desierto
- Los fanáticos del cine de acción que han visto la M249 SAW en Black Hawk Down, Transformers y Call of Duty
- Tiradores primerizos que desean una experiencia manejable pero emocionante en modo automático completo en Las Vegas
- Grupos y familias que buscan la aventura al aire libre definitiva en Las Vegas, más allá del Strip
Por qué Adrenaline Mountain Es el Lugar para Disparar
Indoor ranges don't offer belt-fed machine guns, and for good reason. The M249 SAW demands open space, proper ventilation, and expert supervision. Here's what sets our outdoor gun range apart:
- Real outdoor desert range in the Mojave Desert, no cramped indoor lanes, no artificial lighting
- Belt-fed, bipod-mounted, just like it's used in the field by U.S. infantry squads
- Expert Range Safety Officers guide you through every step on our climate-controlled outdoor range
- Línea de tiro cubierta y climatizada con ventilación al aire libre para comodidad durante todo el año
- Free roundtrip shuttle from Las Vegas Strip hotels, 40 minutes from the Strip
- Combínalo con más de 90 armas de fuego, incluidas la Barrett .50 cal, M60, M1919 y M2 Browning
Add-On Experiences, Build Your Arsenal
La M249 SAW se combina perfectamente con otras armas de nuestro campo de tiro al aire libre de más de 90 armas de fuego. Las combinaciones populares incluyen la Barrett .50 Cal sniper rifle, la M60 "The Hog", la M1919 Browning, y la devastadora M2 .50 cal ametralladora pesada.
After your shooting session, explore our other Mojave Desert experiences, off-road UTV tours, monster truck driving, and flamethrowers, all on the same 400-acre property.
M249 SAW, Frequently Asked Questions
¿Cuánto cuesta disparar la M249 SAW en Las Vegas?+
The M249 SAW is a $100 add-on to any shooting package, starting with a 20-round belt. Upgrade on-site to 40 or 60 rounds for an even longer experience. Shooting packages start at $160 for 3 guns.
¿Necesito experiencia para disparar la M249 SAW?+
No experience needed. The M249 fires from a bipod-mounted position, which makes it surprisingly controllable even for first-time shooters. Your dedicated Range Safety Officer guides you through everything, from loading to firing technique.
¿Puedo combinar la M249 con otras ametralladoras?+
Yes! Many guests combine the M249 SAW with the M60, M1919 Browning, or M2 .50 cal for the ultimate belt-fed machine gun experience. The Big Guns Package ($750) includes 7 of our most powerful weapons.
¿Está disponible la M249 SAW en campos de tiro cubiertos?+
Most indoor ranges in Las Vegas don't offer belt-fed machine guns. The M249 demands open space and proper ventilation, which is why Adrenaline Mountain's outdoor climate-controlled range is the only place near the Strip to fire it safely.
¿Listo para disparar la M249 SAW?
Add it to any shooting package for just $100. Book your outdoor shooting experience direct, no booking fees. Free Las Vegas Strip hotel shuttle included.
