I currently have an authentic (not MSAR) Steyr AUG A3. It's great. I only fired about 200 rounds through it, but have not had a problem yet. Steyr told the Australians that you can run a truck over it and it will still work.
But, I am not quite a fan of the vertical grip on the AUG, yes you can fold it down, but that is only for putting it on a rest. It is not practical to hold it like that. Also, it has a 1/9 twist barrel. I did order a 1/7 CHF twist FN made barrel for it, because I believe 75 grain bullets are the future of 5.56, but it's $530 for the barrel. $530 on top of a $2200 rifle, ouch. Main thing that gets me about the AUG is the vertical grip, I'd rather have a traditional grip like the FS2000. Plus that flashlight mod looks pretty cool. And I believe that you can also mod the front grip (or any other part of the clamshell) to cleanly have a set of Vltor Modpods (ModPod (Modular Side Mounted Bipod) - Vltor Weapons Systems). Can't really have a bipod on the AUG at all, even with modding. Also, how is the stock iron sights? Has anyone tried to make the rear sight hole larger for more practicality?
I see green FS2000s, but the front grip is black. Do they also come in green?
The AUG is battle proven, how's the FS2000? I know that they were used in the Libyan conflict. I've seen photos of a American 'war tourist' in Libya with a captured F2000 with a suppressor attached. I thought I read that the muzzle breaks were pinned on. How well do they suppress? Are there suppressor/flash hider attachments you can get for them?
I know there is some bias, but would you rather have an AUG or a FS2000? I'm considering it. The AUG is great, but I'm just looking for something a bit different.
Another different thing is that there is basically little to no forum support for the AUG. Even on the official sites there is not many people.
Can you still buy these rifles new?
Oh, and bonus points for anyone who knows the connection between my username and the FS2000.
But, I am not quite a fan of the vertical grip on the AUG, yes you can fold it down, but that is only for putting it on a rest. It is not practical to hold it like that. Also, it has a 1/9 twist barrel. I did order a 1/7 CHF twist FN made barrel for it, because I believe 75 grain bullets are the future of 5.56, but it's $530 for the barrel. $530 on top of a $2200 rifle, ouch. Main thing that gets me about the AUG is the vertical grip, I'd rather have a traditional grip like the FS2000. Plus that flashlight mod looks pretty cool. And I believe that you can also mod the front grip (or any other part of the clamshell) to cleanly have a set of Vltor Modpods (ModPod (Modular Side Mounted Bipod) - Vltor Weapons Systems). Can't really have a bipod on the AUG at all, even with modding. Also, how is the stock iron sights? Has anyone tried to make the rear sight hole larger for more practicality?
I see green FS2000s, but the front grip is black. Do they also come in green?
The AUG is battle proven, how's the FS2000? I know that they were used in the Libyan conflict. I've seen photos of a American 'war tourist' in Libya with a captured F2000 with a suppressor attached. I thought I read that the muzzle breaks were pinned on. How well do they suppress? Are there suppressor/flash hider attachments you can get for them?
I know there is some bias, but would you rather have an AUG or a FS2000? I'm considering it. The AUG is great, but I'm just looking for something a bit different.
Another different thing is that there is basically little to no forum support for the AUG. Even on the official sites there is not many people.
Can you still buy these rifles new?
Oh, and bonus points for anyone who knows the connection between my username and the FS2000.