M249 Squad Automatic Weapon
⚪ Last updated 2020⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #412 of 412 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
M249 SAW and Miniminikov
twice the gun, double the fun !
The M249 light machine gun (LMG), formerly designated the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) and formally written as Light Machine Gun, 5. 56 mm, M249, is the American adaptation of the Belgian FN Minimi, a light machine gun manufactured by the Belgian company FN Herstal (FN)
It was used by the brotherhood of Steel in Fallout Tactics
WHAT YOU WILL GET4 receivers
2 barrels
standard muzzle or suppressor
attachments : light, laser, light and laser, with or without beam activated.
scopes and aim : iron sight, glow sight, leupold, eotech, eotech with magnifier folded or not, elcan specter
5 x200 cartridge mags, 5. 56mm standard, 5. 56 explosive, 5. 56 incendiary, 5. 56 plasma and 5. 56 armor piercing.
5 x100 cartridge mags, . 308 standard, . 308 explosive, . 308 incendiary,. 308 plasma and . 308 armor piercing.
damage modifier as usual (0% to 99%)
laser color change : red, blue, green
3 Stocks : classic, para folded and para unfolded
WHERE WILL YOU GET THIS MACHINE GUN ?Or try the experimental LL version that adds the gun to bos, gunners and raider bosses and merchants.
XBOX Version here
Adds the M249 SAW light machine gun as a standalone weapon to Fallout 4. A popular weapon mod with over 4,000 endorsements and 140,000 downloads, last updated in January 2020. For players seeking a classic LMG with authentic looks and feel.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 4,042 endorsements—clearly a well-liked weapon mod.
- Massive download count (140k+) shows it's been tested by many players.
- Standalone weapon means no need to replace existing guns.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in January 2020—may have compatibility issues with newer game patches.
- No mention of required DLC or mods, so compatibility with your load order is uncertain.
For Fallout 4 players who want a classic light machine gun to mow down raiders and super mutants. If you're a military weapon enthusiast or just want a solid SAW, this is a safe bet. Skip if you need a mod with extensive customization or recent updates.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a standalone weapon, you'll find it in the world or craft it at a workbench—check the mod's images or comments for exact locations.
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex, just download with NMM and it'll handle the install automatically.
- Make sure your game is up to date, but if you're on an older version, this mod should still work fine.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- Sayaheca
- Version
- 1.3
- Downloads
- 140,792
- Endorsements
- 4,042
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 12/26/2019
- Updated
- 1/17/2020
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