Quality, Accuracy, Dependability, Versatility
Just a few reasons why the Steyr AUG family of weapons
are perfectly suited to the special weapons needs of today's
law enforcement community. The Steyr AUG weapon system
is an example of modern manufacturing technology, the use
of state-of-the-art materials, and forward thinking design
innovations. Since the time of its introduction, the Steyr AUG
has been the answer to a need for a modern, ergonomic, durable
and accurate combat rifle. First fielded with the Austrian Army,
the AUG in its various forms has been adopted by over 18 countries
for use in their militaries and special forces units. Additionally
the AUG has seen use in countless numbers of law enforcement
agencies worldwide.
Short Overall Length
The Steyr AUG is designed on a "Bullpup " principal which
makes it 25% shorter than other rifles with similar barrel lengths
without compromising ballistic performance. The bullpup
design does away with the folding stock feature found on many
weapon types, allowing the AUG to be instantantly available
for accurate shoulder firing. A shorter overall length means
unmatched maneuverability which gives the user faster target
engagement and allows the AUG to be easily maneuvered through
small spaces such as a patrol car, SWAT vehicles, and APCS.
Additionally the shorter overall length gives the user a decisive
advantage when close quarter environments are encountered.
The Bullpup design also allows a longer barrel length thus
enhancing accuracy and increasing the terminal velocities of
the ammunition. Therefore the AUG has an advantage over
conventional weapons which depend on a shorter barrel to
decrease the overall length of the weapon.
Integral Optical Sight
The Steyr AUG comes standard with a 1.5x optical sight
which is built-in to the receiver and is fully protected from
damage by the aluminum receiver housing. Additionally, the
optic is sealed in its housing and is waterproof to a depth of
30 feet. The optical sight housing also acts as a carrying handle
for the weapon. The use of the optical sight has been proven
to increase hit probability and decrease target acquisition time
(spotting and identifying the target) and engagement time
(the decision to fire and put a round on target). Target
acquisition and engagement time with the AUG optical sight
has been estimated at 1.5 seconds (where only two points
are aligned) versus the conventional open sight at 3 seconds
(where three points must be aligned). Target acquisition
time is decreased by one-half which means the user is faster
and therefore has a decisive advantage in the field. In low
light or night environments optical sights have proven far better
than conventional sights, and target acquisition is possible
for the AUG long after the ability to use a conventional open
sight has passed. The 1.5x magnification of the AUG optical
sight allows the user to fire the weapon with both eyes open
eliminating the worry of losing peripheral vision and developing
"tunnel vision" while sighting through the optic. Additionally,
the optical sight on the AUG decreases training time for
the user - thus greatly reducing ammunition and training costs.
Ergonomic Design
When the Steyr AUG was designed, special attention was
paid to the shape of the weapon and how it would interact
with the human user. The end result is a perfectly balanced
and human engineered weapon. The AUG's center of balance
is directly centered at the pistol grip allowing it to be operated
with one hand if necessary as opposed to other weapon types
which tend to be front heavy and cumbersome. Additionally,
the safety mechanism is operated by the thumb and index finger
and is fully ambidextrous, allowing it to be manipulated at will.
This gives the AUG an advantage, as the safety may always be
in the "on" position; at the moment the user has acquired a
target and is ready to fire, the safety can be deactivated, the
weapon fired, and the safety reactivated without any noticeable
loss in target engagement time. The left handed person was
also kept in mind, as the AUG can easily be adapted in seconds
for left handed users with the installation of a left hand bolt
assembly. The user does not have to think about looking for
a fire selector on the AUG. Modes of fire are selected by the
AUG's two stage trigger, short pulls of the trigger provide
single shots and a long pull to the rear provides full auto or
burst fire. Additionally the AUG selective fire rifles can be
equipped to fire semi-auto only by the installation of a semi-auto
hammer group.
Dependability
The Steyr AUG has been designed to be the most durable
and dependable weapon available today. More than 23
components of the AUG system including the stock, magazine
and hammer mechanism are made of high-impact, extremely-rigid,
synthetic material . These parts are friction resistant and need
no lubrication to operate, giving them a very long life cycle.
The receiver is made of a precision cast and machined high
strength alloy which is corrosion resistant and easy to maintain.
This receiver encloses a cold hammer forged, chrome-lined
barrel with a minimum service life of 15,000 rounds. The AUG
is easily disassembled to major components without tools, and
most parts require no fitting. This decreases basic maintenance
cost, as armory training is very simple.
Versatility
The AUG weapon system is completely modular. All components,
including barrels, receivers, and spare parts are completely
interchangeable from weapon to weapon. This is an advantage,
as with the addition of special equipment and accessories, a single
AUG can be tailored to suit a wide variety of operational requirements.
Using a "building block" principal, the user can configure the AUG
in any of its various forms.
The Steyr AUG,
An Obvious Choice
No other weapon system available offers quality, dependability,
versatility, firepower, accuracy and ergonomic design in a package
as compact as that of the AUG. These advantages of the Steyr AUG
render it the obvious choice of law enforcement professionals.
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