Steyr AUG's coming in January

**kal** · 12-24-08, 23:39

**** it, I'm sold.

You don't sound too enthusiastic.

**variablebinary** · 12-25-08, 07:28

Originally Posted by Dave L.

After sifting through all that shit on ARFCOM, I guess the conclusion is that we are getting an AUG A1 w/flat-top rail for $2,300-2,400.
People are obviously angry, especially since this weapon is supposed to hit the market with in a month and there is really no pictures or technical info. Even the distributors don't know much.
I guess we will probably have to wait and see.

I hate to use the term "Sig", as in they are going to "Sig" this weapon too, but I think the A3's are what people were hoping for at least as an option.
I have no doubt that Sabre will make it to the best of their capabilities however, it seems overpriced for what the MSAR STG costs.

I just think it's funny that "SIG'ing" something means to FUBAR it. What? It doesnt mean SWISS standards

And when it comes to the AUG, my main concern is that it be built to true mil-grade standards, and be 100% compatible with Steryr parts. Having an A1 is ten times better than having an A0 or some horrid look alike.

**ITSTOCK** · 12-25-08, 10:30

Originally Posted by kal

You don't sound too enthusiastic.

It's still a 40 year old design, just with a different rail and newer manufacturing techniques. I'm really not that enthusiastic about it.

**Dave L.** · 12-25-08, 11:48

Originally Posted by ITSTOCK

It's still a 40 year old design, just with a different rail and newer manufacturing techniques. I'm really not that enthusiastic about it.

Exactly. I may get one, but I'm honestly not as enthusiastic as I would have been if an A3 version were coming out. I was willing to spend my SCAR money on an A3.
Oh well, at least another "assault weapon" is coming to the American market.

**RAM Engineer** · 12-25-08, 22:26

aAUGh! = the sound of Charlie Brown's disappointment.

I just read that the standard AUG twist rate is 1/9. That is a bigger problem for me than the rail options (or lack thereof). I'm guessing that no one can yet confirm that this gun will have a 1/9.

**texasyid** · 12-26-08, 07:16

My preban A1 does have a1/9 twist rate. I just can't help but think that this new one will be able to shoot the heavier rounds. I'm going to take a wild guess and say it will be 1/8.