The NEW Steyr AUG is Here! The AUG A3 M2 is in the USA

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3 ай бұрын

The NEW Steyr AUG is Here!‪@JamesReeves‬ accidentally gives Steyr's next-gen AUG its official name in this video! James speaks with Brian Marshall of the Steyr Academy about the upcoming Steyr AUG A3 M2. The Steyr AUG A3 M2 has already been released in Europe, but it's coming to the US. The main differences here involve changes to the receiver that allow for a longer optic rail and a quick-disconnect and modular handguard design. The new upper receiver that accommodates the handguard and redesigned optic rail is new, but it is 100% compatible with AUG A3 M1 stock grups/lower receivers.
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@JamesReeves 3 ай бұрын

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@denniswolff7300 3 ай бұрын

HARD TO IMPROVE ON PERFECTION

@BrassFacts 3 ай бұрын

You can tell James was thinking of Hop every time the phrase "night vision *shit*" was mentioned

@Pouk3D 3 ай бұрын

We were thinking of him too.

@tfbtv 3 ай бұрын

That’s a brass fuckin FACT

@Cicero1776 3 ай бұрын

Sometimes, when I am in the middle of nowhere throwing lead in the dark, I imagine hop will swoop by with a tier chart and discuss what flashlight, laser, etc. is the best.

@nyet_maker7948 3 ай бұрын

@@Cicero1776 If he ever discusses what fleshlight is best, i'd still wat that tierlist

@blurgb2590 3 ай бұрын

HOP would rather upgrade various hk's in vain out of disdain for the aug.

@mikewinning3282 3 ай бұрын

So an Aug with a chunk of mlok instead of the fold down grip. Man the leaps and bounds they've made over the original 😮

@ScrumpfJilliams 3 ай бұрын

This deserves to be pinned at the top 📍

@UncleWermus 3 ай бұрын

Feels like they had to even cut out some of the struggling to get the thing off, that's a long dovetail

@user-ie6ye5ls6y 3 ай бұрын

it’s a minor change but a substantial improvement. The rails and MLOK available for the Aug A3 M1 were not great.

@2stroke438 3 ай бұрын

Wonder if it comes with the cracking stock too.

@goheelstactical 3 ай бұрын

To be fair, while this is a small change and is simply a rail it does take a significant amount of time and effort to design the part to fit properly and have good tolerance to fit repeatable. There is a lot of cad and cam design that goes into this as well as setting your machines up with the right tooling and work holding. People expect every update to firearms to be some kind of “revolutionary” update. The Aug is a fine design and advanced for its time even now. So any improvement is welcome.

@johndecker9983 3 ай бұрын

I can see you were super stoked he got the Die Hard reference. My favorite man-child on KZfaq. With all due respect of course.

@Sig_P229 3 ай бұрын

“We’ll get together … have a few laughs…”

@JimJones-kj8jk 3 ай бұрын

You asked for miracles, Theo, I give you the F. B. I.

@thomasbaughman9941 3 ай бұрын

Ho ho ho

@cbennett6093 3 ай бұрын

Now I know what a TV dinner feels like.

@predragpesic5953 3 ай бұрын

Hans, sprechen sie talk?

@Cheka__ 3 ай бұрын

Welcome to the party, pal.

@spyderxtra777 3 ай бұрын

The thumbnail is the classic “I was LARPing in this direction but the bad guy appeared in THAT direction” pose

@harkkyn 3 ай бұрын

I was honestly hoping for an upgraded trigger pack straight from the factory. Overall it's a nice little upgrade :)

@smokingcrab2290 3 ай бұрын

Check out Titus. He's got an ar15 trigger pack that fits in the Aug and it's amazing.

@rodiculous9464 3 ай бұрын

There's plenty of aftermarket ones for that. And tbh I don't think they officially condone them as it can make the gun less drop safe if it falls on the butt

@akmarksman 3 ай бұрын

@@rodiculous9464 SIG P320 reference..nice.

@corbinxtitus 3 ай бұрын

Hey! As someone else already stated in a reply, I'm the owner of Titus Arms, and while I'm a little biased, we probably sell the best AUG FCG / Trigger on the market, hands down. It's also open-source.

@johnsullivan8673 3 ай бұрын

@@corbinxtituslet me check out your goods, my guy. If I like what I see, I’m buying

@jamescampbell4334 3 ай бұрын

James needs to do a vid with his NATO AUG while using a 60rd drum P-Mag. Even standing and one handed the NATO AUG shoots great.

@locomike102 3 ай бұрын

NATO AUG? Gross!!! That's like be being bi-curious and only wanting to catch!

@mig1nc 3 ай бұрын

@@locomike102 Like all bullpups, the action is in the rear.

@aaronfarnsworth7653 3 ай бұрын

@@mig1nc Stuff it in back and pull the little thingy in front? lol

@rodiculous9464 3 ай бұрын

I have tried it, it makes it awkward to hold because your hand has to bend unnaturally around the drum mag. Something like a schmeisser or surefire coffin mag would work better

@Spartan73799 3 ай бұрын

MAGPUL Also makes the Proprietary AUG mags so what is your point? Lol

@ianray8823 3 ай бұрын

In Die Hard when he puts the rifle together in the elevator and tells the two other guys "nobody kills him but me" such a cold line

@mrshort2379 3 ай бұрын

Dude! now that is an AUG! it is amazing how such a little thing as just adding a handguard changes the aesthetics of the entire AUG. Love it.

@user-tv4lz5ie5u 3 ай бұрын

When you thought it could not get any cooler...

@maxnomad8561 Ай бұрын

looks like how should've from the start ❤

@bill4639 Ай бұрын

I just hope people call it an A U G and not an “og” anymore.

@josephbobak6839 3 ай бұрын

I'm glad to see Steyr working to update the platform!

@Courtesyflush52 3 ай бұрын

Idk if I’d call it an update. They basically put 2 inches of MLOK rail on it

@Treblaine 3 ай бұрын

It's weird to think this design is coming up on 50 years old, this is almost a C&R firearm, but Steyr was there so long before everyone else was even thinking about things like all polymer receivers, integral optics, vertical foregrips, or polymer mags. Still a quick detach barrel on any rifle is a niche feature. Never mind this was the first standard issue bullpup rifle that all other bullpups are still measured against. No, EM-2 you don't count, you were never standard issue.

@22leggedsasquatch 3 ай бұрын

And... you missed the main point! The rail can now take a laser without interfering with the optic.

@dougo753 3 ай бұрын

Just what I have been waiting for. I bought the 40th anniversary gun and love it but wanted one setup to actually run in modern carbine classes, this is it.

@tolson-vkn 3 ай бұрын

I think one of the most exciting things said here is James having had his nato stock converted to have a bolt release.

@caulairdis 3 ай бұрын

We need deets on this

@liquidzwave 14 күн бұрын

Yes, how is this done?

@killaronjones3933 3 ай бұрын

AUG casually being the coolest bullpup once again

@lavenderpants8695 3 ай бұрын

Love this gun and excited about the .300blk version. Good guest speaker. Hoping Steyr keeps rolling out all kinds of new stuff!

@korybeckwith834 3 ай бұрын

I absolutely love the AUG. Own one myself. I know some police departments in the past had problems getting parts for their rifles. I hope the best for Steyr.

@NimrodtheWHM 3 ай бұрын

Loving all the AUG vids. Been a huge fan of the platform since my counter-strike days, all the way up to actually learning about firearms. Thanks for all the great info!

@stoneEdshot 3 ай бұрын

Dammit James, I do need $ for liquor and shorts. 🤷🏼‍♂️ help a little maybe!?!

@corbini157 3 ай бұрын

So glad I got the A3 SA all those years ago and put the Corvus Defensio upgrades on it!

@rilesmattix5217 3 ай бұрын

New handgaurd without redesigning the gas system so now youre gonna get the fastest heating handgaurd on the market lmao

@cadian122 3 ай бұрын

Ill def get one of these in the NATO stock to compliment the AUG A3 I already have (old Sabre-Steyr guns that came in from 09-12) God I love the AUG platform.. my favourite rifle of all time

@Novik1982 3 ай бұрын

My concern is how hot does that little Mlok Handguard get after couple mags.

@Survivinglife871 Ай бұрын

Red

@koreyhayes9263 3 ай бұрын

I love that you review firearms I don't see anyone else talking about. Thank you.

@zecaoalfredo4242 3 ай бұрын

This actually looks pretty cool and it seems to be actually competitive with modern bullpups without being an ugly mess of picatiny rails.

@YouTube.Is.Run.By.Terrorists 3 ай бұрын

I wonder what the trigger is like. My bullpup has a fantastic factory trigger, which I wasn't expecting at all since every video on KZfaq with a bullpup in it has a bit mentioning the awful trigger. 😂

@Mrgunsngear 3 ай бұрын

Ordered

@fortxmajor 3 ай бұрын

Cant wait for you to shill it up.

@joquin4618 3 ай бұрын

Must be nice 😅

@theREALdingusMD 3 ай бұрын

All those M-LOK slots are perfect for mounting Olights.

@JohnRambo-zz6gy 3 ай бұрын

I’d pass MrGuns. Their nitrided barrels are trash.

@benjaminnevins5211 3 ай бұрын

This will be a great review!

@obliviondust2719 3 ай бұрын

The new hand guard is really neat!

@ismaelmestas9015 3 ай бұрын

Bravo for the STEYR AUG !!

@adam7347 2 ай бұрын

Steyr really needs to address the issue of cracking stocks. There’re way too many and it’s going to ruin their reputation. Honestly, it’s at the point where they need to issue a recall.

@flatheadfletch 7 күн бұрын

Not

@ShellShock794 3 ай бұрын

Let's just call it what it is; they put an MLOK handguard on an AUG.

@CatholicKit 3 ай бұрын

Gonna be way easier to mount lights and lasers. It essentially makes this the best bullpup to deck out with modern fighting implements. Its not a massive change if you leave your guns bone stock. If you have NV and use weapon lights, this is gonna be immensely better

@BrokenBarBox 3 ай бұрын

This is the same kind of guy who whines about not being able to mount accessories, then immediately whines when the company solves the problem.

@clutchboi4038 3 ай бұрын

@@CatholicKitUm, yea. So basically what you're saying is it's an Aug with an mlok handguard 😂

@clutchboi4038 3 ай бұрын

@@BrokenBarBoxno we are whining about all the problems the Aug has straight out of the factory then instead of addressing all of those issues in a new release they put an mlok handguard on it and call it a new gun 😂

@BrokenBarBox 3 ай бұрын

@@clutchboi4038 that may be your complaint (and a valid sounding one at that) but the op is just whining about MLOK

@randyhavard6084 3 ай бұрын

Damn it James, you couldn't have come out with this couple a weeks ago before I spent $1,800 on the old gen

@randyhavard6084 3 ай бұрын

Jk, I can't afford an Aug even if I wanted one. The only bullpup I want is the SA80.

@randyhavard6084 3 ай бұрын

@@bloodking73 speak for yourself

@sonofvirginia 3 ай бұрын

I've owned AUGs for decades and own several now. It'd be great is someone would metion/admit to the issues with the cracking stocks. It "may only be 1%" or whatever. But it's been going on since 2020 or so.

@President-Nixon 3 ай бұрын

Since he wont say the price we'll say... Steyr: Double the regular price of the current price lol

@NaglfarCommando 3 ай бұрын

This looks amazing.

@2stroke438 3 ай бұрын

Did they fix the cracking stocks?

@YourGunIsTrash 2 ай бұрын

Nope

@johnlaird1559 3 ай бұрын

Can’t wait for the new models to come out. huge fan of the platform.

@kurts4867 3 ай бұрын

COOL !!!!! Thanks James !!!

@timothy6672 3 ай бұрын

as a proud AUG A3 M1 owner- if there is ever to be a new model down the pipeline, i have a few simple but very impactful upgrades to the stock rifle i would humbly recommend any Steyr representative that probably will never read this lol- 1- a new / different charging handle design. the Switchback Charging Handle (full sized) is an excellent example 2- a brass deflector already on the rifle 3- a metal trigger assembly 4- i personally love using the rear leftover bolt release and mag release buttons on the side of the rifle. if you could make those just a tiny bit more convexed or protrude just a tad they would be more usable- this would help non bullpup acquainted users with ease of use 5- extending the main pic rail on top further forward to give more room for those that want it- perhaps have that connect and help slide on your new cover over the barrel thingy-? i suppose you might need to move the forward qd mount somewhere on the side- it only needs just a little more space to give just enough room for backup iron sights along with a magnified optic (which i personally could not pull off on my rifle so i have a red dot and back up irons)

@bcmarshall3285 3 ай бұрын

This was read by a Steyr adjacent collaborator. Yes, many of these things are discussed and considered. The US side of Steyr is having great communication with the Austrian HQ. Many more positive things to come.

@youtubewatcher4792 3 ай бұрын

Also smooth out the contours of the cross bolt safety.

@JohnRambo-zz6gy 3 ай бұрын

Also bring back a quality CHF CL barrel. Their mannox coating is trash

@rm5902 3 ай бұрын

On the mark. Aug USA needs kick in arse.

@rafalw4371 3 ай бұрын

For M1 upper rail check Corvous new relised rail, it has 35 slots and fits on that bump, I have it on mine and it works like a charms. There is also matching mlok rail similar to one from M2 version

@JohnO-vy4fw 2 ай бұрын

Never giving up my stock vertical grip. If I have to grip the damn flashlight in my teeth - so be it!😁

@IYFace 3 ай бұрын

Man, really, really impressed with how AUG is modernizing!

@glock20cc10mm 3 ай бұрын

Please have a longer handguard for the 20" and the 24" barrels, and a version with a 6.5 Grendel caliber, so it shoots supersonic past 1,000 yards, hits like 7.62x51, but still recoils more like a 5.56mm, while still using OEG waffle mags.

@Sceptis 3 ай бұрын

A 6.5 Grendel variant is a dream many of us AUG owners share.

@chardeemacdennis357 3 ай бұрын

oh fuck I'm so down for a Grendel version. Heresy Design speculated about doing a 7.62x39 swap down the line, depending how successful their current 9mm and .300 offerings amount to. from there, it would be a simple matter of barrel change

@Moth_907 3 ай бұрын

i love how you hold the AUG like a baby

@mcgurk59 3 ай бұрын

Love the concept and execution. Glad to see it’s coming to the states. But I just ordered my A3 M1, so I’ll go with a similar aftermarket option instead of buying an entire, new receiver.

@gabewright2690 3 ай бұрын

My aug stock cracked at the takedown block. I shipped it off to Steyr so hopefully it will be back up and running soon.

@lordhuck2689 3 ай бұрын

Would James Reeves have ultimately been better casting than Tom Cruise in the Mission Impossible films? Maybe.

@soundslikesight7876 3 ай бұрын

I’m stoked on it but I can’t help but love the original shape…. It’s next on my list of rifle purchases.

@EZPCTECH 3 ай бұрын

Steyr Arms just was sold to the Czech RSBC Group. Interesting, how it will affect the plans🤔

@ToastbackWhale 3 ай бұрын

Sucks that it doesn't fit on the A3M1 receiver, but at least Steyr is *finally* taking real steps to modernize the AUG. Now if these would ship with the Red springs from the factory, it'd be a perfect generational improvement.

@RevolverOcelot79 3 ай бұрын

To be fair, the A3 M1 receiver should’ve never came into existence. That was a horrible design choice by Steyr

@killerratchet1973 3 ай бұрын

@@RevolverOcelot79What about it was so bad again? I know the issue being is that it isn't compatible with the original AUG A3 SAs, and well now this new AUG receiver.

@Nuke-China 3 ай бұрын

@@killerratchet1973 The hump at the front of the receiver fucks you over for handguards

@ToastbackWhale 3 ай бұрын

@@RevolverOcelot79That’s fair.

@lucasblanchard47 3 ай бұрын

Holy shit the amount of jump cuts and repetition of actions and information. Had to do multiple takes while filming this I guess? I’d love to get an AUG someday.

@03Grunt-arrino 3 ай бұрын

Have always wanted one; maybe now it’s time. Thanks for showing.

@Two_Years 3 ай бұрын

I like the changes and love the look and feel of the AUG. As a lefty I’m hoping we see some more ambidextrous/left handed features in the future.

@KCWeapon 3 ай бұрын

I really like this version of the AUG.

@126theman 3 ай бұрын

Love it, want it!

@death-to-dogma6142 3 ай бұрын

I'm just excited to finally see development for the AUG here in the US.

@theBullStarr 3 ай бұрын

That flashlight is going to get destroyed 😂 nice and flush with the muzzle brake

@xm3ntal620 3 ай бұрын

That's a mount for a suppressor.

@overlordisgoogle8431 3 ай бұрын

Wow! Looks good.

@Robert_alea 3 ай бұрын

Another great informative video. How about a top ten duty revolver list

@toddburks9182 3 ай бұрын

Def getting the 300 blk when it hits the market

@adam7347 2 ай бұрын

Steyr needs to issue a statement on the stock cracking issue before anyone buys one of these.

@BlazingOwnager 3 ай бұрын

So they made the coolest looking gun in mass production even cooler. Impressive!

@DrizzttheLoneDrow Ай бұрын

Outstanding!

@user-oj5jr8rm4z 3 ай бұрын

So basically it's the return of the CQC concept but with mlok and it should be compatible for those people who have the few actual CQC kits

@acemace3618 3 ай бұрын

Finally, i always liked this configuration but never wanted to pay aug cqc prices

@dmoore396 3 ай бұрын

Im glad i waited to get an aug, ill wait for this now

@brianreeves9404 3 ай бұрын

The wife told me once to go buy an AUG. I was excited until she told me it was at Home Depot and for unclogging a toilet lol.

@theodoreheintz7891 3 ай бұрын

If you have an A3 SA right now you can get this rail in Europe already and have it sent over with the small parts $100 or less wholesale exemption.

@alexandermehl7671 3 ай бұрын

Fun fact: the aug a3m2 is going to be the new rifle of the Austrian sof ( Jagdkommando ).

@lobstereleven4610 3 ай бұрын

Seeing this makes me want to yoddle with joy 😂😂

@sneakydingo3079 3 ай бұрын

I think an aluminum hand / finger stop installed in the place of the original M1 foregrip, would be a good option for those that dont want the entire protrusion of the original M1, but still have the leverage to grip/rip the barrel out, after sliding the front rail forward, partially, in the event of a double feed.

@t-rex3813 3 ай бұрын

Love the AUG content!! Got a NATO version this year. You having a modified bolt release on your NATO version was mentioned. Is that something you had installed or was he just referring to it being different from the waffle version?

@cyrusfreeman9972 3 ай бұрын

I don't think this particular upgrade is for me, but I applaud it. I have a couple guns for sale, and as soon as they sell, I intend to buy an AUG. About the only thing that I think is missing from the platform right now that I actually want is a lighter weight, harmonically balanced, 20 inch barrel if y'all could make one of those, I want one. I think I would prefer a chrome lining, but I would not make that a hill to die on

@starlinsims2969 3 ай бұрын

Like to see this setup with left or right hand ejection.

@Berserkable 3 ай бұрын

Wasn’t their talk of the NATO version getting upgraded? Like receiving a bolt release? I swear I heard someone say the NATO was guna get a bolt release.

@103m95g 3 ай бұрын

Filmed on the Neutral Ground, nice

@blam3329 Ай бұрын

I bought the A3AW (“integrated” 3x optic). I couldn’t find a fore-end grip that let me keep the scope and the stock vertical grip. I designed and installed a “dropper” piece that merely moves the vertical grip downward one whole inch. Now I can use the grip in both vertical and horizontal orientations without burning myself, and the 1” drop in vertical orientation doesn’t bother me at all.

@brianjones6210 3 ай бұрын

In my state, the AUG is banned by name in the ridiculous statute, but in 5.56. If the OAL of the 300BLK is 29" or more, we may be onto something.

@zero_to_1000 2 ай бұрын

I'd love to own one. The first rifle I ever bought was an AAUG replica and it was pretty cool but unreliable. A real one would be badass.

@ericb.4358 3 ай бұрын

Very wise choice of "red dot" (actually circle/dot) in the HOLOSUN AEMS. For one only 9 mm RUGER PC chassis carbine. But my Gen. 1 AUG has a fixed Swarovski 1.5 x optical sight. Great in its day but now I want a solid LVPO. SO... I "need" this new A3 AUG.

@SuperSneakySniper 3 ай бұрын

Looks dope af! I just wish I didnt hate bullpups so much😢

@aleksandartokin6914 3 ай бұрын

I wanted an Aug since I was 9, this makes me want one even harder

@bruinflight1 3 ай бұрын

When your military absolutely, positively has to look more svelte than any other soldier in the room.

@Axemantitan 3 ай бұрын

What about the RS-556? Even though it didn't get the Bundeswehr contract, could a civilian version be brought to market in the US?

@feetpiece_704 3 ай бұрын

Adult capacity mags for my S9 would motivate me to buy an AUG.

@lanceshields106 3 ай бұрын

Now it just needs to come with a reversible bolt for easy left hand swapping and it’ll actually be impressive

@Starless85 3 ай бұрын

I’m glad to see bullpup companies continue to iterate. Soon the downsides will be few enough to wear I’ll consider it.

@FrankMuchnok 3 ай бұрын

"Karl, stop playing with your AUG and find my detonators !".

@paulmanningsmithii1320 3 ай бұрын

Pre zeroed snap an excesories are the shit when your on the move.

@LePeterK123 3 ай бұрын

I’m surprised you didn’t set it up with a suppressor. It looks even more compact and light than before. This will be interesting

@lance9150 3 ай бұрын

I just put together an A3 Triad bullpup conversion with a Foxtrot Mike upper. I actually think it might be the best bullpup, it comes with Rave 140 trigger, which is nice af.

@anwarsentinel1752 3 ай бұрын

The Steyr aug looks like a futuristic sci fi gun. I reckon it's a very underrated bulpup.

@narutobroken 3 ай бұрын

Fingers are getting pretty close to the muzzle there 😮 I’d want a longer muzzle device or run with with a suppressor

@BarisPalabiyik 3 ай бұрын

I was expecting a new piston system or something when hot gas problem mentioned and they just added cover over the hot gas output. 😂

@jonathanmisetich1520 3 ай бұрын

I wish they would update the trigger as well as the modularity and handguard. I know I can get aftermarket triggers now but it still kinda sucks that the stock trigger is so bad on AUGs. Still very interesting and neat to see though. I might have to get an AUG one of these days...

@teamstucker624 3 ай бұрын

Great video They had me at .300blkout I say thanks for that caliber (Welcome to the party pal!)

@rodiculous9464 3 ай бұрын

I love my aug and have always felt it never got the support it deserves. So this is very good to hear they will support it and good that he is in touch with the community and aftermarket. I genuinely feel it has the potential to be better than the ar15 with the right support, it's probably 80% there already. Bullpup haters with their poverty crap 15s can cry all they want, this caravan is gonna keep rolling.

@geoffhargis7301 3 ай бұрын

Bring back the S9 and add an optic cut to your pistols.

@marine6680 3 ай бұрын

Seems like they could offer a replacement top rail and this new handguard as a kit for the M1. You would have a hump or something over the area with the sling point unfortunately. Or you could find a way to avoid the hump, if you went around the area, possible have a piece that sits inside the QD point to brace and strengthen the area.