Comments on: MSAR STG-556 vs AUG

By: EmptorMaven » Blog Archive » RAT WORX Hybrid Trigger Mod: The Best AUG Trigger

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 16:15:50 +0000

[...] RAT WORX HTM “Hybrid Trigger Mod” is a drop-in replacement for AUG and MSAR trigger packs. At $230 (and with an ongoing waiting list) it is the most expensive AUG trigger [...]

By: EmptorMaven » Blog Archive » AUG and MSAR Trigger Improvements

EmptorMaven » Blog Archive » AUG and MSAR Trigger Improvements — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:16:28 +0000

[...] MSAR, which specifically built its rifle for the U.S. civilian market, doesn’t have a good excuse for copying the heavy AUG trigger spring. [...]

By: federalist

federalist — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 17:12:02 +0000

The MSAR can take AUG magazines too. If you don't know where else to go call Pete Athens. He has become quite an authority on AUGs and their clones. And his website is currently listing AUG mags in stock.

By: Lady Mondegreen

Lady Mondegreen — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 00:40:10 +0000

My MSAR only came with one 10 round magazine and I haven’t been able to jind any more. The place where I bought mine did not even offer any extra magazines and no longer sells the MSAR. Where can I find the appropriate magazine for this piece?

By: federalist

federalist — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:51:14 +0000

I haven’t had the chance to put many rounds through either, but a single gun isn’t much of a sample size anyway. Both models are part of production runs in the thousands of units and are backed by companies with good customer service reputations.

Given the current MSAR price I would definitely buy more of those instead of the A3. Even if they were priced identically I would probably still opt for the MSAR just because of the various bonus features I cited above.

By: Tristan

Tristan — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:33:06 +0000

I enjoyed reading this reviewe and comparison, and I would like to ask you a few questions. I am currently in the market for an aug, so I’m either going to get the A3 or the MSAR Gen4. Which would you recommend after owning both now for awhile?

I really like the A3 for it’s support and use of original Steyr parts. However I like the MSAR 556 for it’s price and the rail being raised up and shorter. I have looked and it has been hard for me to find a good review of both.

Have you had any issues with the MSAR? How many rounds have you put through it? Any of the design elements on the MSAR you have come to like or dislike?

Basically I need to you talk me into buying the MSAR ot buying the A3

Thanks for your time.

By: EmptorMaven » Blog Archive » Steyr AUG/A3 USA

EmptorMaven » Blog Archive » Steyr AUG/A3 USA — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:36:42 +0000

[...] starting to climb. Apparently Steyr is now releasing the A3 to distributors for $1750. Meanwhile MSAR has dropped the wholesale price on its STG to $1050. MSAR is also doing some clever things with [...]