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  1. Johny_Baba

    Steyr AUG an overpriced burden

    I blame that to the Stoner-patern rotating bolt being used in many 5.56 NATO firearms. G36 uses bolt (similar to AR-15) which have 8 locking lugs (7 on bolt head and one on bullet extractor) that sits inside a barrel extension having similar profile - like a key sets in padlock. Bolt head of...
  2. Johny_Baba

    Steyr AUG an overpriced burden

    Why ? cause both look outwardly similar ? AK47's design has borrowed elements from these weapons. It took -its gas-operated long stroke reloading mechanism,Ergonomic features and concept of shortened,intermediate cartridge is taken from Sturmgewehr-44. -its trigger mechanism,bolt+bolt carrier...
  3. Johny_Baba

    Steyr AUG an overpriced burden

    Agreed.With it,Some soldiers are so business minded they never criticise what is issued to them as long as it serves the purpose and 'get the job done'.
  4. Johny_Baba

    Steyr AUG an overpriced burden

    Complex firearms having large amount of moving parts,such as Steyr AUG are often criticised for their lack of reliability. Moreover,I think western firearms manufacturers make their weapons with local environmental conditions (take AUG and its maker,Steyr which is located in Austria) in mind so...
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