This AUG A3 M1 a good buy?

[SWOHFAL]

Okay, my turn for a question; who is everybody using for a rear QD swivel cup in place of the fixed sling swivel?
Also, I happened to see several 20” barrels (new), listed on GB. I can’t swing one right now, but if you’re looking for one, I don’t see them often…

Corvus but I believe Midwest Industries offers one as well.

 

[moonbat60]

Corvus but I believe Midwest Industries offers one as well.

Right. Midwest Industries used to offer both front and rear, now
they only got the front one on their website.

 

[moonbat60]

Another upgrade I can recommend is Talon Grips rubberized grips
for the front and main pistol grips.

It makes the AUG much more secure with wet or sweaty or oily hands.

 

[moonbat60]

Right, me too, but my front is QD, I'm thinking I want the rear to match. Sometimes it's nice to just pop it right off, two buttons.

For cleaning / disassembly you are right.

I think I might just change the front sling swivel to a QD. The rear one is not too much of a problem.

 

[OMCHamlin]

Yeah, so for the rear, it looks like Corvus is it. Except for some place over in England.

 

[moonbat60]

I don't know what else to upgrade on the AUG.

If anybody has got any ideas, let me know.

 

[SWOHFAL]

Another upgrade I can recommend is Talon Grips rubberized grips
for the front and main pistol grips.

It makes the AUG much more secure with wet or sweaty or oily hands.

I like the Manta 1.25" which has a pocket for a tape switch for a light.

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Being made in small town central OH doesn't hurt either.

 

[SWOHFAL]

I don't know what else to upgrade on the AUG.

If anybody has got any ideas, let me know.

Mag release - Corvus or ARID.

Trigger and safety - ARID.

Sear - Ratworx 20/20

 

[OMCHamlin]

Yeah, so for the rear, it looks like Corvus is it. Except for some place over in England.

Okay, got a reply back from the outfit overseas, "Clawgear". They don't ship outside of the EU. Bummer... Since Midwest doesn't make their rear swivel, looks like Corvus is THE game for that... And Steyr is "Out of Stock" on those...

 

[AllOuttaBubblegum]

Put some money in the new AUG recently. Vortex 1-4 LPVO, Burris quick release cantilever mount, Steyr trigger springs, stock sling, stock cleaning kit, Manticore brass buster and charging handle. Gotta say my favorite upgrade is the Switchback charging handle. I don't need an HK91 anymore since it satisfies that urge. The mount is kind of annoying since the QD handles are so large they kind of get in the way and don't make the most positive attachment. I think I'll just use high scope rings or a Leupold mount and move the Burris mount to an AKM or AR pattern rifle.

I ordered some Troy M1 offset iron sights to use with a more permanent mounting solution. Hoping the brass buster keeps the hot biopsy tubes out of my face when using them. It does the job when the AUG is upright so far

 

[AllOuttaBubblegum]

Put these Troy offset battle sights on and gotta say, they work real nice at 15y. Gonna push farther out with them at the outdoor range. Something about offsetting the AUG makes follow ups real fast, some Steyr magic going on but I’ll take it.

The Manticore brass buster does a good job at keeping all brass out of your face and vision but I don’t like how it slides around when not in use. I may just try that Corvus deflector. Keeps the profile down too. Right now my AUG is looking a bit too tacticool, need to reel it in a bit. Definitely going for scope rings now that I know the offsets work. This is a very cool gun, very fun and gratifying; glad I went for it. Now I just want another for parts/backup.

 

[moonbat60]

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Put these Troy offset battle sights on and gotta say, they work real nice at 15y. Gonna push farther out with them at the outdoor range. Something about offsetting the AUG makes follow ups real fast, some Steyr magic going on but I’ll take it.

The Manticore brass buster does a good job at keeping all brass out of your face and vision but I don’t like how it slides around when not in use. I may just try that Corvus deflector. Keeps the profile down too. Right now my AUG is looking a bit too tacticool, need to reel it in a bit. Definitely going for scope rings now that I know the offsets work. This is a very cool gun, very fun and gratifying; glad I went for it. Now I just want another for parts/backup.

Nice idea! I kinda like it.

 

[AllOuttaBubblegum]

Nice idea! I kinda like it.

If I had the factory scope, I'd put small irons on top but for those without this is working so far. I put Vortex extra high (1.54") rings on it already.
I think the Magpul offsets will give you a lower profile for mounting a flashlight or RMR on the 45 degree rail. I only went for the Troy because they seemed tougher

 

[walrus]

Field expedient for a night shoot. Sorry I didn't have any black tie wraps but I did trim the tails off of them. The Surefire light worked out real well. That is the Manticore scope mount and I love it

 

[AllOuttaBubblegum]

Field expedient for a night shoot. Sorry I didn't have any black tie wraps but I did trim the tails off of them. The Surefire light worked out real well. That is the Manticore scope mount and I love it View attachment 297904

Reminds me of the Crocodile Dundee scene. “That’s not a light…” I like that Manticore mount too. Hope they make one with a bit of rail segment at some point.

 

[moonbat60]

Field expedient for a night shoot. Sorry I didn't have any black tie wraps but I did trim the tails off of them. The Surefire light worked out real well. That is the Manticore scope mount and I love it View attachment 297904

That's the way to do it.


I've got a little Streamlight TLR-1 on mine.

 

[moonbat60]

I have looked at the Manticore scope mount too, but I got my M223 scope and mount as a package deal
back then.

 

[moonbat60]

Mine was clean. I bought mine from P. Athens.

 

[moonbat60]

Any news on the AUG projects?

 

[AllOuttaBubblegum]

Got some ammo enroute to feed er this weekend hopefully
Liking the offset Troy sights on mine. they're great for pistol range and beyond. Getting the relief just right on the lpvo scope I have has been a bit of a hassle so open sights are welcome

 

[moonbat60]

Got some ammo enroute to feed er this weekend hopefully
Liking the offset Troy sights on mine. they're great for pistol range and beyond. Getting the relief just right on the lpvo scope I have has been a bit of a hassle so open sights are welcome

Right on. Let us know about the results.

A number of the LVPO's are not true 1 power, they are 1.1 or 1.2 power.

 

[7.62FMJ]

I want to get the M1 long rail but have the factory 3x on one of mine. The other three are the older A3 models. Overall I like the AUG, not as much as an M4 though.

 

[warsteiner_1970]

I freaking love mine. The 20in barrel feels better to me

 

[bauerdb]

They tend to multiply.