Although I love the new FDE & Black two-tone series from FN, if I’m being honest with myself, given the opportunity I’d own a M249S PARA in any color imaginable. Chartreuse, mauve, leopard print – heck even OD green is on the menu. Yes, yes, a semi-automatic beltfed seems like an insult to all those who provide covering fire, but I don’t care – I want one. Sadly, my budget might be able to squeeze in a FNS Compact color blocked pistol, but the 249 is left for fantasies and dreams.

FN is offering several models in the new color scheme. Details and the press release can be found below.

FN FDE & BLacK Series Pistols

FN FDE & BLacK Series Rifles

Introducing the FDE and Black Series from FN

Limited-Edition Series to Feature FN’s Most Popular Firearms in New Color Configurations

(McLean, VA – January 4, 2018) FN America, LLC is pleased to announce the release of the limited-edition FN FDE & BLK Series, featuring a collection of five pistols and three long guns, all in flat dark earth (FDE) and black configurations. The collection will be available in stores in early 2018.

The FN FDE & BLK Series will include the FN 509, FNS-9 Compact, FNX-45 and FNX-45 Tactical, FN Five-seveN, FN 15 Tactical Carbine II, FN M249S and FN M249S PARA. All features and benefits remain the same as the standard product line offerings. Specific firearm details, including SKU numbers and manufacturer’s suggested retail prices are available here.

To order one or more of the firearms, please contact an FN authorized stocking dealer. Stocking dealers can be located using the Dealer Locator search.

To learn more about these exclusive products, please visit www.fnamerica.com, or visit the FN Booth (#13662) at the 2018 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, Jan. 23-26, 2018, at The Sands Expo and Convention Center.

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