I was also thinking of getting one of these (Steyr AUG), are they pretty good. The gun shop i buy things from has one of their own and that thing looks like it would have no purpose, but when you pull that thing up it is so comfortable, and light. They told me it was supprisingly accurate. Has anyone had experience with them.
Steyr AUG A3
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Re: Steyr AUG A3
I bought one back in the day, right after George H. imposed the ban on importing foreign-made weapons. GSI had a shipment already on the way when the ban went in, & after a long fight with ATF & Customs, the rifles were allowed in on the condition that they could only be sold to law enforcement agencis or officers. Since I'm a lefty, I also bought the optional left-hand
bolt.
I've used mine quite a bit, & have had no problems with it. It's very accurate, very compact & completely reliable. The only issue I've ever seen with it is the price of spare magazines. During the AWB years, the mags were very scarce on the open market, but I was able to get a good supply of the Law Enforcement/Military marked mags. Probably because there wasn't much demand for them at that time.
You won't find the huge number of aftermarket accessories for them that are out there for ARs. All I added to mine was a good
sling and a SureFire light, so that wasn't a problem.
It's very easy to control in rapid fire, & with the optic it's very fsst, at least in good light.
I bought one back in the day, right after George H. imposed the ban on importing foreign-made weapons. GSI had a shipment already on the way when the ban went in, & after a long fight with ATF & Customs, the rifles were allowed in on the condition that they could only be sold to law enforcement agencis or officers. Since I'm a lefty, I also bought the optional left-hand
bolt.
I've used mine quite a bit, & have had no problems with it. It's very accurate, very compact & completely reliable. The only issue I've ever seen with it is the price of spare magazines. During the AWB years, the mags were very scarce on the open market, but I was able to get a good supply of the Law Enforcement/Military marked mags. Probably because there wasn't much demand for them at that time.
You won't find the huge number of aftermarket accessories for them that are out there for ARs. All I added to mine was a good
sling and a SureFire light, so that wasn't a problem.
It's very easy to control in rapid fire, & with the optic it's very fsst, at least in good light.
Re: Steyr AUG A3
After being a long-time AR guy. I got a DTA and subsequently an Steyr Aug. if you put in the time to train and are openminded to different ergonomics, it is hard to beat this platform in close quarters.
After being a long-time AR guy. I got a DTA and subsequently an Steyr Aug. if you put in the time to train and are openminded to different ergonomics, it is hard to beat this platform in close quarters.
Re: Steyr AUG A3
Mine is a top shelf rifle. It's incredibly dependable, and the fit and finish was at least as good as any of my ARs
With monarch brass ammo, it shoots MOA... i'm sure it would be better with match ammo
Mine is a top shelf rifle. It's incredibly dependable, and the fit and finish was at least as good as any of my ARs
With monarch brass ammo, it shoots MOA... i'm sure it would be better with match ammo
