Mitragliatrice leggera M249 SAW
Cos'è 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 colpi/min
Effective Range
1.000 metri
Weight
22 libbre (carica)
Feed System
Nastro o caricatore da 30 colpi
Service Years
1984–presente
Manufacturer
FN Herstal (Belgio)
Dal Belgio a Baghdad: una breve storia
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.
Ha visto il suo primo impiego bellico importante durante l'invasione di Panama del 1989, dimostrando subito il suo valore. Ma il M249 SAW ha guadagnato la sua reputazione leggendaria nei deserti dell'Iraq e sulle montagne dell'Afghanistan. Durante l'Operazione Anaconda nel 2002, i mitraglieri del M249 hanno fornito un fondamentale fuoco di copertura contro le posizioni talebane trincerate nella valle di Shah-i-Kot. A Falluja, Ramadi e in innumerevoli altri scontri, il SAW è diventato l'arma su cui ogni squadra faceva affidamento quando era necessario sparare rapidamente e tenere la testa bassa al nemico.
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.
Ad Adrenaline Mountain, sparerai con la M249 SAW da una posizione su bipiede con un nastro da 20 colpi di munizioni vere nel nostro poligono all'aperto a temperatura controllata, guidato dai nostri esperti Range Safety Officer. Effettua un upgrade in loco a 40 o 60 colpi per una dose di adrenalina ancora più lunga.
Cosa si prova a sparare con 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.
Perché la M249 SAW è una delle preferite dai fan a Las Vegas
La M249 offre l'inconfondibile rombo e ritmo del fuoco automatico sostenuto in un formato più leggero e maneggevole rispetto alle armi di squadra:
- Appassionati di storia militare che vogliono sparare con la stessa arma utilizzata dalle squadre di fanteria degli Stati Uniti in Iraq e Afghanistan
- Addii al celibato e al nubilato alla ricerca di un'attività di gruppo indimenticabile in un poligono all'aperto nel deserto
- Appassionati di film d'azione che hanno visto la M249 SAW in Black Hawk Down, Transformers e Call of Duty
- Principianti che desiderano un'esperienza full-auto gestibile ma elettrizzante a Las Vegas
- Gruppi e famiglie in cerca dell'avventura definitiva all'aperto a Las Vegas, oltre la Strip
Perché Adrenaline Mountain è il posto giusto per sparare
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
- Linea di tiro coperta e climatizzata con ventilazione all'aperto per il massimo comfort tutto l'anno
- Free roundtrip shuttle from Las Vegas Strip hotels, 40 minutes from the Strip
- Combinala con oltre 90 altre armi da fuoco, tra cui il Barrett calibro .50, M60, M1919 e M2 Browning
Add-On Experiences, Build Your Arsenal
Il M249 SAW si abbina perfettamente ad altre armi del nostro poligono di tiro all'aperto con oltre 90 opzioni. Le combinazioni più popolari includono il Barrett .50 Cal sniper rifle, il M60 "The Hog", il M1919 Browning, e il devastante Mitragliatrice pesante M2 calibro .50.
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
Quanto costa sparare con la M249 SAW a 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.
Ho bisogno di esperienza per sparare con 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.
Posso combinare la M249 con altre mitragliatrici?+
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.
La M249 SAW è disponibile nei poligoni al chiuso?+
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.
Pronto a sparare con 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.
