In response to an overwhelming number of requests for a longer top rail for its legendary AUG A3 M1 bullpup platform, Steyr Arms announced today that it is now in full production of a Long Rail version of the rifle. Offering 25 numbered slots, the new Long Rail version provides a significant increase in surface area to use both optics and back-up iron sights. The top … [Read more...]
The Steyr AUG is a legendary firearm that has been in service around the world for about 30 years. The weapon has served as a standard service rifle for many countries, and has seen them through several campaigns around the world. The design is still considered space age by some, and is generally misunderstood by most. When Steyr began importing these rifles into the US, the … [Read more...]
The Steyr AUG is considered by many to be the most successful bullpup design. The design itself is far from new, and not quite perfect. But overall, its benefits far outweigh its shortcomings. It is probably the single greatest example of how a modular rifle is supposed to be. Just remember that the Steyr AUG was designed from the ground up to be completely modular and fill … [Read more...]
In video games, we get to shoot exotic guns from around the world. How well do the games model the real thing? Larry Vickers meets up with the Warfighter crew to shoot the Steyr AUG and the H&K G36. https://youtu.be/y2Vv9b359Vk With the coming changes in the ATF, who knows. Maybe Americans will be able to buy machineguns again. … [Read more...]
When I think of the word bullpup, I think of the Steyr AUG. It has been seen in games, movies, and in militaries all around the globe. It is arguably the most successful bullpup design on the planet. Originally I was not sure how well I would like it since it is almost 30 years old now and people constantly hack away at it by calling it old and outdated. But I noticed that many … [Read more...]
Current thinking seems to be that bullpups are obsolete technology that is finally dying off. In fact, more companies are developing and improving on the bullpup as a practical concept. France has replaced their FAMAS with the H&K416. The FAMAS was a rushed design that should have never left the drawing board until it was perfected. France wanted a unique rifle that was … [Read more...]
