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The Steyr AUG A3 SA USA is a semi-automatic only variant of the AUG A3 with a 407 mm (16.0 in) barrel, made available for the U.S. civilian market in April 2009. [108] The Steyr AUG A3 SA NATO: is a semi-automatic only variant similar to the AUG A3 SA USA, but uses a right-hand-only, NATO STANAG magazine stock assembly. [14] [15]
A Beta C-Mag undergoes field testing on an M4 carbine. The Beta C-Mag is a 100-round capacity drum magazine manufactured by the Beta Company. It was designed by Jim Sullivan and first patented in 1987 and has been adapted for use in numerous firearms firing the 5.56×45mm NATO, 7.62×51mm NATO, and 9×19mm Parabellum cartridges. [1]
The Steyr AUG (selected in 1977) is often cited as the first successful bullpup, [17] [18] [19] in service with the armed forces of over twenty countries, and the primary rifle of Austria and Australia. It was highly advanced for the 1970s, combining in the same weapon the bullpup configuration, extensive use of polymer, dual vertical grips, an ...
This is a list of small arms whose manufacturer or name (in the case of no known or multiple manufacturers) starts with the letter A—including pistols, shotguns, sniper rifles, submachine guns, personal defense weapons, assault rifles, battle rifles, designated marksman rifles, carbines, machine guns, flamethrowers, multiple-barrel firearms, grenade launchers, anti-tank rifles, and any other ...
The Steyr AUG was one of the first bullpup rifles to enter widespread use. In 1977, Austria introduced the 5.56×45mm Steyr AUG bullpup rifle, often cited as the first successful bullpup rifle, [68] [69] [70] finding service with the armed forces of over twenty countries. It was highly advanced for the 1970s, combining in the same weapon the ...
Close-up of L85A2 with Magpul Industries EMAG polymer magazine with clear viewing window. The STANAG magazine, while relatively compact compared to other types of 5.56×45mm NATO box magazines, has often been criticized for a perceived lack of durability and a tendency to malfunction unless treated with a level of care that may not be practical under combat conditions.
Standard service rifle slated to replace the Steyr AUG in service from 2023. [2] HK416 A7 11'' barrel Carbine: Steyr AUG Austria: AUG A1 AUG A2 Assault rifle: 5.56×45mm NATO: Standard service rifle being replaced by the HK416. [2] Can be fitted with UA/1116 or KITE night sight. The predecessor it replaced was the FN FAL. [1] Precision rifles ...
Steyr AUG. In 1977, Austria introduced the 5.56×45mm Steyr AUG bullpup rifle, often cited as the first successful bullpup rifle, finding service with the armed forces of over twenty countries. It was highly advanced for the 1970s, combining in the same weapon the bullpup configuration, a polymer housing, dual vertical grips, an optical sight ...