Editing FN Minimi (section)

===Barrel===
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The barrels used in the Minimi have an increased heat capacity for sustained fire, feature a [[Chrome plating|chrome]]-lined rifled bore (six right-hand grooves) and are manufactured in two versions: with a 178&nbsp;mm (1:7 in) twist rate used to stabilize the heavier Belgian 5.56×45mm SS109 projectile, or a 305&nbsp;mm (1:12 in) twist for use with American M193 ammunition. The barrels have a quick-change capability; a lever is provided on the left side of the weapon that unlocks the barrel allowing the shooter to push it forward removing it from its trunnion. A carrying handle is also fixed to the barrel and assists in the barrel change process. A trained soldier can perform a barrel change and ready the weapon for aimed fire in 6 to 7 seconds. Early models of the Minimi had a [[flash suppressor]] with side ports as seen on the [[FN FAL]], [[FN CAL]], and [[FN FNC]] rifles; new production guns have a shorter, [[cone (geometry)|cone]]-shaped slotted flash suppressor.