Steyr STM556

[greentips]

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[Boltgun]

GT - interesting....lock up achieved at the front of the rail? looks like "locks" that interface with the GB...unless there is something in the traditional barrel nut location. Anymore pics available? specifically, barrel extension, GB and right side....also front and top would be good.

ETA - looks pistonish....is it attached to the BCG ala AK?

Boltgun

 

[greentips]

Don't know any more details, but it looks like they just put the AUG QD barrel system on an AR and moved the push rod from the side to the 12 o'clock. Not sure I like the location of the locking mechanism on the handguard.

 

[Bracketman]

Don't know any more details, but it looks like they just put the AUG QD barrel system on an AR and moved the push rod from the side to the 12 o'clock. Not sure I like the location of the locking mechanism on the handguard.

Ya, the side lock was the first thing that made me go ??? when I saw it as well. Might be OK though....

 

[WAREWOLF]

looks good to me. but we probably wont see it in Canada for a long time

 

[TK-Hryciuk]

looks good to me. but we probably wont see it in Canada for a long time

Yeah but watch our government label it as an AUG variant. Wouldn't surprise me after how they classified the SCAR lol.

PS: guys, I'm being sarcastic

 

[WAREWOLF]

Yeah but watch our government label it as an AUG variant. Wouldn't surprise me after how they classified the SCAR lol.

PS: guys, I'm being sarcastic

I wouldnt put it past them. i can see them do that.

 

[D 23]

Four position gas piston system. Over, under, normal and lockout.

Making select fire models for LE/MIL sales...

 

[blaxsun]

Nothing says "originality" like another $3k AR variation. Think I'd rather have the Steyr AUG A3.

 

[WAREWOLF]

Nothing says "originality" like another $3k AR variation. Think I'd rather have the Steyr AUG A3.

I think you may be correct.

 

[Dsiwy]

Why do companys keep making these stupid Quick change barrels

nothing like having to re-zero you optic's and laser's every time you want to swap barrels

 

[WAREWOLF]

Why do companys keep making these stupid Quick change barrels

nothing like having to re-zero you optic's and laser's every time you want to swap barrels

And a nother good point

 

[Leibermuster]

Id buy one for sure! The AUG A3 though would be better for collector reasons though...........

 

[Clobbersauras]

That flash hider is goofy. Other than that, meh.

 

[Leibermuster]

That flash hider is goofy. Other than that, meh.

I consider the functionality and benefit before what looks fashionable........

 

[blaxsun]

I consider the functionality and benefit before what looks fashionable........

It looks goofy, and it probably shoots just as goofy...

 

[HeVGunner]

looks to me like the pins in the lower are possibly in a proprietary positiion....as in the upper won't work on a standard AR lower.

 

[Leibermuster]

It looks goofy, and it probably shoots just as goofy...

How do you know?

Based on what?

I seriously doubt STEYR MANNLICHER.( a world renown company) would make a gun as well known to the world in an AR configuration and have it shoot goofy..........

 

[movingonup]

Dsiwy, its cheaper to dope your optic a bit then to buy a new upper!

 

[F22_RaptoR]

WANT

If any company knows how to make d*** good barrels, it's Steyr. The quick change barrel is probably more of a novelty, BUT for the way it locks up I'll bet you'll retain 1/2MOA, the AUG has had this feature for a couple decades so I think they know how to do it right.

ETA

I'd LOVE to have a true Steyr AUG, but unfortunately they're all Prohib so I'd have the same chance of getting one as a date with Kate Beckinsale.... sooo yeah.