Posted: 9/9/2001 4:52:33 PM EDT
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Guys, I am giving some serious consideration to purchasing a Steyr USR around the first of the year as my next firearm, as I want to pick up some of the harder to come by rifle first. I would rather go with the AUG, but cannot justify spending about twice as much as the average cost of the USR. My questions: 1. What [b]exactly[/b] are the differences between the AUG and USR? 2. Is it safe to assume that modifying a USR to AUG status would be illegal? 3. What are the specs on these two versions as far as length, weight, etc.? 4. The prices I have seen on Guns America range $2200+ for the USR (average $2700) and $3600+ for the AUG (average $5000). Are these inflated prices, or is this about the norm in various locales? Thanks in advance for any and all questions that are answered. |
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I'm not the expert, but: 1. That funky "Thumbhole" behind the pistol grip on the USR and the lack of a flash hider. I believe the USR comes without the quick release button for the barrel and does come with the "Special Receiver"--i.e. not a permanantly fixed scope like most of the AUG's have (some do have the picatinny rail, but they are fairly expensive). USR's are usually Grey (there are some other colors and a "dye job" to change the color. 2. Correct (the quick release button is not illegal to install). However, if you can find a registered Trigger Pack (machine gun conversion part at about $5000+), you could install it and do whatever you want to the USR at that point. 3. Not my Forte--maybe someone else can help with this one. 4. Prices are about right. If you can have cash in hand, and be ready to jump, you can occasionally find a shooter AUG for $3k. |