HannibalSmith77 Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 *sigh* As per usual, we've veered off on something totally irrelevant. I have noticed that you can pre-order the AUG on airsoftglobal. I haven't found anyone else doing that yet either. I also noticed that they just added it today (23rd). Hannibal Link to post Share on other sites
jaeger0416 Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 I love my FAMAS, but to say that it could not be improved upon would be somewhat incorrect. The body design allows for a significant amount of flex and warping, which a glass fiber material like that used in the G36 body design could ameliorate. Link to post Share on other sites
HannibalSmith77 Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 Sorry guys...but make a Famas thread! I don't want to sift through multiple pages about a non-existant Famas. It'll be great news that you WILL see when and if CA decides to do it. Personally, I don't see why they would...as per the reasons given above, but to each their own. Just make a new thread about it! Hannibal For the record, I own a Famas also...and it would be nice if CA did it. Make a new thread though... Link to post Share on other sites
3vi1-D4n Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 I agree the FAMAS is a great gun, and feels/handles a lot better than the steyr, but not indestructable. Even though the motor can "pull" high rated springs, it takes more battery juice to do so, it is just not as efficient as the EG700 or EG1000. As well, the upper carrying handle tabs that interfaces with the barrel breaks , and has to be modified not to. The receiver also loosens its hold with the mechbox and leaves the airseal with the barrel a bit dodgy. Overall, a bit of an improvement would make the FAMAS a lot more popular than it currently is. Link to post Share on other sites
Agent Orange Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 Enough with the FA-MAS When the AUG comes out I'd like to combine the black stock of the SR with the 1.5x carry handle of the Military version. sweetnesssss Link to post Share on other sites
HannibalSmith77 Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 The Classic Army site says that it has stock available. What is taking so long for the retailers to jump on it? I need one...NOW! Link to post Share on other sites
Maverick329 Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 You can pre-order the new CA AUG here! LOL. FREE AUG!!! Link to post Share on other sites
HannibalSmith77 Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 I know, I already posted that one! I was looking for a couple of more sites to get it before I go ahead with one or the other. I'd like to see some others get it with a little more definitive release dates posted before I get too crazy. Hannibal Link to post Share on other sites
Maverick329 Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 Word. Sorry I missed your other post. Thought that was funny. I mean I'll take a free one. But, yea...I see what you're saying. Link to post Share on other sites
C0NCR3T3 Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 Airsoft-armory has it listed: http://www.airsoft-armory.com/Catalog.aspx...uctID=CA-CA008P Link to post Share on other sites
Slade xTekno Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 Who rated it already? I know, I already posted that one! I was looking for a couple of more sites to get it before I go ahead with one or the other. I'd like to see some others get it with a little more definitive release dates posted before I get too crazy. Hannibal <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The other AUG thread said it would be for sale at the Classic Army shop near the end of March. Link to post Share on other sites
Sale Posted March 25, 2006 Report Share Posted March 25, 2006 the RS is a two peice barrel assembly as well This is what i heard as well... and another reason why im really excited about this gun The realsteel barrel assembly is most certainly one piece. They don't make "two piece outer barrels" for real guns, because there's no such thing as an inner and outer barrel separately. A friendly irish soldier taught me how to take his AUG to pieces when we were in a joint operation, and I can tell you the barrel was quite solid one piece. Anyways back on the topic. Classic Army have the AUG Military on display at their showroom in Mong Kok. The friendly salesgirl told it isn't the production model, and the prototype isn't as good as the production model will be. I thought the one I handled at the store was quite good so if they improve upon that, the production versions should be really good. The battery compartment will take a 12 volt mini or 9,6 volt 1700 mAh battery just like the TM. The scope reticle is far better and doesn't block the target like the TM scope does. Magnification is 1.5, fast enough for skirmishing and two-eyed use. I can't say whether the front grip is stronger than Marui, because I didn't want to try to break it. -Sale Link to post Share on other sites
elrey Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 Also now listed at HotSpotAirsoft, along with the SAR-thingy. Link to post Share on other sites
flint Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 The blown up photos on the SAR are impressive. Very nice. Link to post Share on other sites
Tucker Posted March 30, 2006 Report Share Posted March 30, 2006 I like the OD stock of the military version, but I also like having the rail on the civilian version instead of being stuck with a 1.5x scope. If I bought the military version now, could I buy like the civilian upper receiver (so I get the OD and the rail) from CA (or another company)? Link to post Share on other sites
Agent Orange Posted March 30, 2006 Report Share Posted March 30, 2006 buy the civ and mil, switch the receivers, then sell the black aug with mil optics. (or just give it to me ) Jk, but anyway I'm think Uncompany or WGC will have the individual parts, like receivers and stocks, after the gun has been out for awhile. Link to post Share on other sites
HannibalSmith77 Posted March 30, 2006 Report Share Posted March 30, 2006 Just an FYI...this is the response I got from HotSpot Airsoft on the price and exact delivery dates. Hi, I have just spoke with CA, and it seams that it should be in US around end of April / May (APPROXIMATED) Don't know yet which version will be shipped firs (Civilian or Military) Price approximately $285 CIV. $299 MIL. but they can change at any time. Take it for what it's worth. Seems unusual to have a pre-order that far out and not know that the military version is supposed to be first. Oh well... Hannibal Link to post Share on other sites
NamantH Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 The resoponse I got from airsoftny.com was that they plan on having them at the end of april. This is the same thing im hearing from all the retailers I have discussed it with. It is out, supposedly, in HK... but then we have to wait for the imports. Link to post Share on other sites
DarkLite Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 I like the OD stock of the military version, but I also like having the rail on the civilian version instead of being stuck with a 1.5x scope. If I bought the military version now, could I buy like the civilian upper receiver (so I get the OD and the rail) from CA (or another company)? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> A can of OD spraypaint, perhaps? Cheaper. Link to post Share on other sites
stevofett Posted April 1, 2006 Report Share Posted April 1, 2006 A can of OD spraypaint, perhaps? Cheaper. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Or a roll of woodland camo tape. It can be easily peeled off, too. I've got my AUG all taped up. (This is the best pic I have of it.) Link to post Share on other sites
DarkLite Posted April 1, 2006 Report Share Posted April 1, 2006 Or a roll of woodland camo tape. It can be easily peeled off, too. I've got my AUG all taped up. (This is the best pic I have of it.) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> F**king sechs. +1 for you. Link to post Share on other sites
tgellen Posted April 5, 2006 Report Share Posted April 5, 2006 It is out, supposedly, in HK... but then we have to wait for the imports. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Or not. Hot off the plane..... Ta da The NEW Steyr Mannlicher, AUG by Classic Army Very nice indeed. I'm going to go play with it now. Thanks for all the advance info. TJ Link to post Share on other sites
SFOD-D Posted April 6, 2006 Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 Or not. Hot off the plane..... Ta da The NEW Steyr Mannlicher, AUG by Classic Army Very nice indeed. I'm going to go play with it now. Thanks for all the advance info. TJ <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Post pics NOW! Link to post Share on other sites
NamantH Posted April 6, 2006 Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 Post pics NOW! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I would have to second this. write up a review and post man we all wanna know what this thing is like Link to post Share on other sites
tgellen Posted April 6, 2006 Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 Background: I am new to airsoft but not to guns. I own a TM SG-1, Various GBB's( TM & HFC) and some LPEG's I'm also a craftsman, and metalsmith. That said, here's what I think of the; Classic Army Steyr Mannlicher, AUG. It's heavy. More so than the SG-1 with bi-pods. It shoots straight and hard. Hop is very precise. 9 inch group at 85feet. ( I think that's not bad for a full auto group) Scope is tight but very usable,fixed sights on top are a nice touch. Trigger pull is smooth. Foregrip feels very solid, heavy steel hardware. Metal bits are well made, however, final finish could have been better mould lines, but not on the barrel Plastic feels more like Fiberglas than ABS. (Something like the real steel stock,ABS with fibres.) Mini 8.4v battery 330 rnd high cap magazine ( now here's the killer....those BE $6.95 mags.......they FIT!!!! and work, they're picky about being pulled out straight, though.) Nice Trades. (well, mine has them) Disassembles in three pieces, can be stored in a 14 x 20 inch case. And, yes, the back half of the barrel is plastic. OVERALL: 8.9 ( I'm picky about mould lines not being finished properly) I would recommend this rifle. I will compare to TM's civilian version this weekend. Update to follow.................... TJ Link to post Share on other sites
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