Jibbity Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 Oh, The AUG36? That's nothing to do with the AUG A3. Can't remember where I stole this pic montage from. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2073/2312557754_95a93b5f1e_o.jpg Doesn't look half-bad, does it? Weird. I have been making my way through this thread and ran across this. Does anyone know if that front tri-rail attachment is still available anywhere? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stinky Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 My aug, see Aug upgrade thread for mods and internals. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TerranCmdr Posted June 14, 2012 Report Share Posted June 14, 2012 I have been making my way through this thread and ran across this. Does anyone know if that front tri-rail attachment is still available anywhere? It's probably just something like this: http://www.amazon.com/LaserLyte-Tri-Rail-Magazine-Mounting-ADPRRIR140/dp/B002LEZHFQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1339632386&sr=8-1&keywords=tri-rail Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stinky Posted June 14, 2012 Report Share Posted June 14, 2012 Here is something a bit closer. Link: Here Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TerranCmdr Posted June 14, 2012 Report Share Posted June 14, 2012 Yup, that looks pretty spot-on. I kinda want one now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stinky Posted June 14, 2012 Report Share Posted June 14, 2012 There is an exact look alike to that UTG part on Shorty's (USA web site) that is apparently made of aluminium and might be a better version for around the same price. That one is polymer I think by the looks of it, for a vert grip you probably want the better aluminium part. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jibbity Posted June 14, 2012 Report Share Posted June 14, 2012 Thanks for the replies to get me on the right track, I was thinking it was AUG specific like the RIS that Evike used to sell. Turns out that Deal Extreme has them for $10.80. I just ordered one, so in 3 weeks or so I can let you know how it fits. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TerranCmdr Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 Nice! I'm excited to see how it works out for you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hedganian Posted June 16, 2012 Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 Is that website any good? They seem to have some really good kit at stupid cheap prices, and seem to offer free shipping to the UK on all of it... I'm suspicious - what's the catch? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bladerunner168 Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 TM AUG High Cycle Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stinky Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 Its... an a3 reciever? pretty close at least and very cool. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aznriptide859 Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 No me gusta the PEQ. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stinky Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 yeah, agree there never liked the PEQ on anything really. But a guys gota put his battery somewhere. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hedganian Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 Its... an a3 reciever? pretty close at least and very cool. Go back a page or two, you'll see a lengthy discussion between myself and TerranCmdr, with photos of the 9mm AUG A3 XS which is what TM based the High Cycle on. Even down to removing the gas tube (because the AUG 9mm doesn't use gas parts like an assault rifle, it uses blowback like a pistol) but not even to make a 9mm magazine adaptor for it. yeah, agree there never liked the PEQ on anything really. But a guys gota put his battery somewhere. What's wrong with putting the battery in the battery compartment in the stock behind the gearbox, where it belongs? @bladerunner - Is that your AUG HC? What are your experiences with it - how does it perform, etc? I've been wanting one since they came out, but lack of funds keeps getting in the way... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stinky Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 (edited) Nothing, its where mine goes. Now that you mention it, wiring an Aug for a PEQ would be a pain in the *albatross* at the least. I caught that conversation a few days ago catching up in this thread. Interesting, but I am on the side of 'If it looks cool' more then 'must have real world counterpart'. I am an Industrial Designer so I feel its right to change things, but it must make sense and be for a reason. Its my job to change things and make them better, so I can't even in airsoft just emulate what is considered 'real' or I am not doing my job and practicing my trade. For me new and different is a must. I understand that airsoft is a simulation though, so I wont argue that sticking to what is real has a place. I especially appriciate those that research any product so well they know every variations exact details. Experts are invaluable to generalists like Industrial Designers. Edit: it looks like if you put an A1 barrel with a gas tube in the front of the TM Aug A3 XC you will have a very good replica of a regular Aug A3. Here is a great info page for Aug lovers, it has some information on special forces that use the Aug, for milsim loadouts. Edited June 17, 2012 by Stinky Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hedganian Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 The rail on the AUG A3-XS is a cut-down version of the standard AUG A3's rail, near as I can tell, given that the barrel on the 9mm XS is much shorter than the 5.56mm A3 . I'm not really sure why Steyr felt the need to change the rail the way they did, keeping the front slope of the rail would have allowed them to retain the front sling loop as well as looking a bit more sleek and streamlined, which has always been a feature of the AUG. Above, 5.56mm AUG A3. Below, 9mm AUG A3 XS As you can see, the rail on the XS looks like they simply cut the sloping front part off the regular A3 rail to make it shorter. Not a brilliant piece of design work there. Not sure why they felt the need to move the foregrip backwards towards the pistol grip either, as having a wider grip base would add more stability - perhaps they wanted to move the hands further away from the muzzle flash? To make an Airsoft A3 receiver, it would seem to me that starting with the receiver from an AUG HC and adding a sloping metal block with sling loop might not be that hard for someone with good metalworking skills. The best part about the AUG has always been the modular design - this is true of the real steel AND the airsoft version for a change. Changing barrels is very easy, and in the real world you can swap from right- to left-handed use simply by turning the bolt around and moving the ejection port cover. You can convert a 5.56mm support weapon into a 9mm SMG in under a minute simply by replacing the barrel and bolt/springs, etc and fitting the magazine adaptor. It's what every weapon should be like, if you ask me. To illustrate how well this carries over into airsoft, thanks to TM designing the AUG A1 AEG properly in the first place, here's a picture of my AUG set up in A1 HBAR-T format with the long magazine: And here's a picture of the *same* AUG set up as an A1 9mm SMG a few minutes later: Simply a matter of swapping the receiver to the integrated scope, the barrel for the short 9mm barrel and replacing the long 5.56mm style magazine with the custom-made magazine adaptor and modified 9mm style magazine. And that, ladies and gentlemen, is why I love the AUG. Just to show off a bit, here's a repost of (most of) Project AUG: I really ought to get around to taking an updated photo with the 9mm kit and the A2-style cocking handles in there too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jibbity Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 (edited) Is that website any good? They seem to have some really good kit at stupid cheap prices, and seem to offer free shipping to the UK on all of it... I'm suspicious - what's the catch? I have had positive experiences with them, you just have to keep in mind that it is, for the most part, cheap chinese ######. But then, so is nearly everything that I own and use for airsoft. That being said, in my experience the cost/benefit for dot sights and tac lights that are likely going to get shot out some point is well worth it. On the negative side, It does take like 3 weeks to get your order and based on the reviews, some of the stuff has pretty poor QC. I try to stick to the things that are reviewed well, or, like the bolt on tri-rail, hard to screw up. Ahh, the curse filter is stricter than I thought. Noted for the future... Edited June 18, 2012 by Jibbity Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hedganian Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 Thanks for the info, I was looking at the AR-15 style scope to complete the SG-1 style look for my G3-SBS. Even if it's not very good, it's really cheap and it's more about looks than anything else anyway, since I mostly use that gun for Urban, so don't really need super-long-range. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jibbity Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 (edited) Yeah, it's not much of a risk at that price. I'd go for it. Edited June 19, 2012 by Jibbity Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stinky Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 That is one hell of an Aug kit Hedg, freaking sick! My Aug is staring at me accusingly "why don't I have a hard case as well?" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hedganian Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 Project AUG has since expanded into a second case, since one is no longer big enough to hold it all. And I still need the AUG HC to get an accurate replica of the 9mm AUG A3-XS. It really never ends... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dew Key (Dewk) Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 Not sure if I ever posted this here, but I thought I would share my old AUG project with you all... I do miss this thing, had the longest inner barrel I have ever seen in an AEG and was dead accurate. Didn't shoot that hard though, and range was somewhat lacking. Wish I could have finished her... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bladerunner168 Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 @bladerunner - Is that your AUG HC? What are your experiences with it - how does it perform, etc? I've been wanting one since they came out, but lack of funds keeps getting in the way... Haven't used it in a skirmish yet but plinking in the garden on full auto made me Gearbox feels strong, ABS feels sturdy and durable, finish is usual TM high standards. Having not held a Bullpup for some time, it took about 5 minutes to get used to and now feels like second nature (but still getting used to mag changes ) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TerranCmdr Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 I kind of really want one now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hedganian Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 What's the RoF and FPS like on it, out of the box? I'm really not sure that such a high RoF is really necessary - I certainly stick to single shot most of the time anyway - and as I only use midcaps I'm a bit concerned that it would go through ammo too fast. Really, I'm only wanting the front end, to put on my green AUG stock anyway as part of Project AUG. If anyone would want to split one with me for the suped-up gearbox and whatnot, I'd be happy with that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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