Thanks Nacho!
I did remove the M249 from the figure’s hands, and decided to replace it with Live Resin version. The pose, the pouches… everything about this figure suggests it uses the M249, and I don’t think the M4 would be an appropriate solution.
I’m still not sure if Live Resin M249 version was in use back in 2001-2003, particularly because of the M4-like stock. But I decided to go with it anyway.
Cheers,
Mario
BTW, here is the thread on building the base and figures for my GMV:
https://forums.kitmaker.net/t/special-forces-gmv-afghanistan/5775