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FN Introduces Upgraded MAG Tactical Machine Gun With Long Rail Enhancements

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National Rifle Association

2d ago· 3 min readenNews

Summary

FN has introduced a new upgraded variant of the iconic MAG machine gun (known as the M240 in U.S. service). The FN MAG Tactical with long rail incorporates enhancements based on feedback from military operators who use the weapon in combat conditions. The original MAG has been in U.S. military service since 1976, adopted first as a coaxial gun on M1 Abrams tanks, and is widely regarded as one of the most reliable military firearms ever designed.

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All are considered some of the most reliable martial arms ever designed, but the legendary firm doesn't have a habit of resting on its laurels.
This year, it introduced a new variant, adding enhancements requested by those whose job requires time behind a trigger, often in hostile conditions.
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The FN MAG, better known to Americans as the M240 machine gun, has been in U.S. military service since 1976, and this year, the platform has gotten some serious upgrades.

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