Explosive Enterprises spent some time improving the VFC M249 GBB and shows performance improvement in this video... "Iteration and improvement on VFC's gas blowback M249. The bucking we now recommend is a Maple Leaf Wonder, 70-degree- just be sure to modify it as shown for optimal function."

Airsoftjunkiez demo their custom HPA M240 with Box Magazine.. "Airsoftjunkiez custom 240B with Wolverine Airsoft Inferno Engine, custom TCU wires & upgraded Bullgear Box Mag. Order yours for next Milsim Event."

Evike.com's Matt goes over the various variants of the A&K Cybergun FN Herstal M249 Middleweight LMGs for airsoft use... "The A&K M249 'Middleweight' series falls in between the Standard M249's and the M249 Featherweight by shedding weight in key areas to reduce each gun by several pounds.

We are seeing A&K M249s, not exactly new products, coming back and one of these is the A&K M249 SAW MUGEN and Edoyman Airsoft does a review of this LMG... "Introducing the ultimate airsoft machine gun: the FN Herstal licensed M249 Mugen by A&K! This lightweight beast boasts endless ammo (well, until the BBs run out!), a comfortable chainsaw design for easy hip firing, and a durable polymer construction that's surprisingly light.

If you can't wait for a Para version of the VFC M249 GBB, you might as well do a modding by adding a para stock. In this video, Jaeger Precision shows how it is done. The VFC M249 GBB is a recent release and it is the only M249 GBB in the world as of this writing.

Looking into using an HPA-powered airsoft M249? You will also need to wired the box magazine for HPA use and in this episode of Wolverine Airsoft's "What The Tech?!", they show you how to do it... "Glenn shows how to use a Trigger Control Unit to power a box magazine with the INFERNO Gen 2 M249 Kit."

We are expecting this to happen when it gets released. That airsoft players will want an HPA powered one. In this video, Jaeger Precision shows how it is done. The VFC FN M249 GBB Airsoft LMG is said to have set a new standard for lightweight machine guns, tipping the scales at a mere 3640g thanks to its ultra-light aluminum alloy main structure.

A deep dive into the VFC M249 Gas Blowback LMG by Jaeger Precision to learn about its build quality and gas blowback tech. This is the first M249 gas blowback LMG and the only one of its kind for now. Airsoft players are looking into using HPA as an alternative power source apart from Green Gas.

Explosive Enterprises reviews the VFC M249 Gas Blowback LMG and explains that there is an untapped potential of this GBB. It is a gas blowback machine gun that is a lightweight, versatile platform weighing just 3.4kg, thanks to its aluminium receiver. It features an innovative independent air and ammunition supply system, a simulation aluminium bolt carrier for improved performance, and internal polymer 100-round lightweight magazines.

The first gas blowback M249 made by VFC got a version that meets Japanese regulations. Hyperdouraku got their hands on one and Mister Moro does a review of this GBB LMG... "The M249, the best-selling squad support weapon (SAW) developed by Belgian FN, has been updated with a VFC gas blowback gun. A video review of VFC gas gun M249 GBBR (JP version)."

Read further on here and below is the video review: