So many Steyr AUGs to choose from.

[Private Sanders]

So, I'm working on a modern military RP guild. I'm thinking of using the Steyr AUG as a standard issue infantry rifle. Here's the thing:

There are variants up the a**.

I love the A3 to death, and want it badly, but what other variants are worth adopting to go along with the A3? I see several machine guns. Are any of them any good? What about the sniper rifles?  

[Valkyrie Hatter]

I wouldn't pick a bullpup as a LMG because you can't use drums. I've seen an AUG with a beta c but it didn't look like you could even shoulder the thing.

It's kind of pointless to buy the sniper variant because it's a .223 caliber rifle when the A3 gets the same effective range of an M4. Unless the AUG has a 7.62mm variant sniper don't even consider. Just get a M14 variant as a designated marksman rifle.  

[Private Sanders]

What if I wanted a modified G3 instead of a modified M14 for a semi-automatic sniping weapon? Just as good?

New Beretta: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beretta_90two

Would this in .40 cal be any good as a standard issue sidearm?  

[Recon_Ninja_985]

Valkyrie Hatter

I wouldn't pick a bullpup as a LMG because you can't use drums. I've seen an AUG with a beta c but it didn't look like you could even shoulder the thing.

It's kind of pointless to buy the sniper variant because it's a .223 caliber rifle when the A3 gets the same effective range of an M4. Unless the AUG has a 7.62mm variant sniper don't even consider. Just get a M14 variant as a designated marksman rifle.

it can be done.

just cant trust the cast iron cartridges this chinese gun fires...  

[Recon_Ninja_985]

Private Sanders

What if I wanted a modified G3 instead of a modified M14 for a semi-automatic sniping weapon? Just as good?

New Beretta: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beretta_90two

Would this in .40 cal be any good as a standard issue sidearm?

its a 92 with a different look. glock would be better.

the airforce just started issuing glocks to certain groups of the USAF like PJ's,and maybe security forces.  

[Valkyrie Hatter]

Private Sanders

What if I wanted a modified G3 instead of a modified M14 for a semi-automatic sniping weapon? Just as good?

New Beretta: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beretta_90two

Would this in .40 cal be any good as a standard issue sidearm?

Hell no a G3 isn't better than an M14 DMR. It's no where in the ballpark of being a better weapon.

@Recon: I wouldn't compare the stock of an AUG to a QBZ-95. The only drums made for an AUG are the STANAG drums used for M16s and they go straight downwards and don't curve to the side. So it's kind of awkward to shoot.  

[Das Rabble Rouser]

Valkyrie Hatter

I wouldn't pick a bullpup as a LMG because you can't use drums. I've seen an AUG with a beta c but it didn't look like you could even shoulder the thing.

It's kind of pointless to buy the sniper variant because it's a .223 caliber rifle when the A3 gets the same effective range of an M4. Unless the AUG has a 7.62mm variant sniper don't even consider. Just get a M14 variant as a designated marksman rifle.

I don't think the AUG has a 7.62 variant at all though I often wonder why not.  

[Valkyrie Hatter]

Das Rabble Rouser

Valkyrie Hatter

I wouldn't pick a bullpup as a LMG because you can't use drums. I've seen an AUG with a beta c but it didn't look like you could even shoulder the thing.

It's kind of pointless to buy the sniper variant because it's a .223 caliber rifle when the A3 gets the same effective range of an M4. Unless the AUG has a 7.62mm variant sniper don't even consider. Just get a M14 variant as a designated marksman rifle.

I don't think the AUG has a 7.62 variant at all though I often wonder why not.

It'd be kick a** if there was.  

[Fresnel]

Valkyrie Hatter

Private Sanders

What if I wanted a modified G3 instead of a modified M14 for a semi-automatic sniping weapon? Just as good?

New Beretta: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beretta_90two

Would this in .40 cal be any good as a standard issue sidearm?

Hell no a G3 isn't better than an M14 DMR. It's no where in the ballpark of being a better weapon.

@Recon: I wouldn't compare the stock of an AUG to a QBZ-95. The only drums made for an AUG are the STANAG drums used for M16s and they go straight downwards and don't curve to the side. So it's kind of awkward to shoot.

Literally the only picture I can find of the AUG drum. I think that they just came out with it, so there hasn't been time for it to hit market. If you don't use the drum, though, it's either a 30- or a 42-round stick. They need to do the FAMAS thing and drop proprietary mags already.  

[Private Sanders]

Would you buy the AUG drum mags?

What about a SIG P226 in .40 calibre as a sidearm? Or anything in .40, really.  

[Fresnel]

Private Sanders

Would you buy the AUG drum mags?

What about a SIG P226 in .40 calibre as a sidearm? Or anything in .40, really.

I'd just avoid the AUG as a LMG. I get what they were trying to do, and they gave it a good go, but a failure is a failure.

There is no right answer.

 

[Private Sanders]

Fresnel

Private Sanders

Would you buy the AUG drum mags?

What about a SIG P226 in .40 calibre as a sidearm? Or anything in .40, really.

I'd just avoid the AUG as a LMG. I get what they were trying to do, and they gave it a good go, but a failure is a failure.

There is no right answer.

Wait, so all pistol rounds are shitty?  

[Requiem ex Inferni]

Surprised that Anon didn't go on a rant about the .50 AE.  

[Private Sanders]

So, what about handing out Steyr AUGs or MP7 PDWs (depending on the situation) instead of submachine guns? Good idea? Should pilots and vehicle crews be issued MP7s?  

[Valkyrie Hatter]

Fresnel

Valkyrie Hatter

Private Sanders

What if I wanted a modified G3 instead of a modified M14 for a semi-automatic sniping weapon? Just as good?

New Beretta: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beretta_90two

Would this in .40 cal be any good as a standard issue sidearm?

Hell no a G3 isn't better than an M14 DMR. It's no where in the ballpark of being a better weapon.

@Recon: I wouldn't compare the stock of an AUG to a QBZ-95. The only drums made for an AUG are the STANAG drums used for M16s and they go straight downwards and don't curve to the side. So it's kind of awkward to shoot.

Literally the only picture I can find of the AUG drum. I think that they just came out with it, so there hasn't been time for it to hit market. If you don't use the drum, though, it's either a 30- or a 42-round stick. They need to do the FAMAS thing and drop proprietary mags already.

Well they have an adapter for STANAG.