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RI, USA
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Posted: 4/4/2024 10:35:11 AM EDT
[Last Edit: casktcrw]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JoshNC: Apples vs orange’s comparison. The AUG receiver is thicker than an AR15 receiver and has steel inserts at the barrel extension, bearing surfaces for the carrier rods, and bearing surface with the barrel. Cast vs forged is a non-issue in the AUG. Given the choice I would never choose cast anything. Aluminum ain't all that strong to begin with. |
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Posted: 4/4/2024 11:04:43 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By casktcrw: Given the choice I would never choose cast anything. Aluminum ain't all that strong to begin with. Have you ever heard of an AUG receiver breaking? |
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Posted: 4/4/2024 11:06:31 AM EDT
[Last Edit: HeavyMetal]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Skyler2000: Steyr really really needs to make a public statement about this. They need to clearly state what the problem is, and what steps they are doing to correct this, such as fixing the molds, going back to the old polymer formula, etc, and then confirm that replacement stocks are made from the better formula. And then allow anyone who wants a new stock to get one, cracks or not. Bad press like this can ruin a company. They know if they did this, everyone with a stock in that date range would want a replacement. This is a Glock recall. |
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MD, USA
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Posted: 4/4/2024 11:11:52 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Skyler2000]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By HeavyMetal: They know if they did this, everyone with a stock in that date range would want a replacement. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By HeavyMetal: Originally Posted By Skyler2000: Steyr really really needs to make a public statement about this. They need to clearly state what the problem is, and what steps they are doing to correct this, such as fixing the molds, going back to the old polymer formula, etc, and then confirm that replacement stocks are made from the better formula. And then allow anyone who wants a new stock to get one, cracks or not. Bad press like this can ruin a company. They know if they did this, everyone with a stock in that date range would want a replacement. Yeah, and they should get one. Sure, they would lose some money initially, but they fucked up. It's kinda along the lines of correcting one's mistakes. Also, doing so would reestablish the AUG as a good weapon one can have faith in. You can't underestimate the power of goodwill and faith in a weapon system, especially one that many people have long viewed as a reliable survival tool. |
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Posted: 4/4/2024 11:14:58 AM EDT
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Oh, I agree they should.
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Posted: 4/4/2024 11:16:03 AM EDT
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Steyr doesn't have a great record of polymer selection judging from SSG magazines and floor plate trigger guards.
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Posted: 4/4/2024 11:31:13 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Skyler2000: How do they know it was 1 in 1,000 stocks? They they test them, or are they basing that number on the number of warranty claims they have received? I bet its more than 1:1000. Hell, people doing stupid shit and negligently breaking stocks are probably more than 1:1000. And there is a big difference with shooting 300 rounds and breaking a stock and backing your truck over a stock by accident. Both folks will probably say "hey my stock just broke suddenly"... I am at 175 rounds total now. I'm keeping a roll of duct tape in my range bag just in case I make it to 300... |
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Posted: 4/4/2024 12:44:56 PM EDT
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I was just thinking “I need an AUG; I wonder if they’re still breaking”. Glad I popped over here to see what everyone was saying. Guess I’ll be postponing my purchase……again.
 
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MD, USA
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Posted: 4/4/2024 1:08:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Inquisitive_Spaniard: I was just thinking “I need an AUG; I wonder if they’re still breaking”. Glad I popped over here to see what everyone was saying. Guess I’ll be postponing my purchase……again. Yeah, it's kinds of a sad situation. I would love to totally recommend it to you. I will say if you just want one as a range toy, go ahead and get it. Steyr will replace the stock if it breaks. It's still a high quality firearm. If you want one for serious use, I would wait this issue out. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 4/4/2024 2:45:22 PM EDT
[Last Edit: henryfrank]
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Just curious and throwing it out there, but is it 100% established that the stocks are to blame/there is something wrong with the stocks themselves? Is it possible that for instance the barrels have their gas ports drilled too large which is beating the system up more than expected leading to early failures? Maybe that or the square takedown push pin was changed somehow and now under recoil all the force is transmitted to the edges on a smaller area (if the takedown pin isn’t rounded anymore or something)? Or the recoil springs might be weaker than in the past that causes the bolt to bottom out and cause more impact stress?
Not saying it’s not the stocks and I know it’s a long shot but it’s just odd to see these failures especially for folks that have had multiple failures on their replacement stocks from different batches. Any thoughts? |
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RI, USA
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Posted: 4/4/2024 4:08:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By HeavyMetal: Have you ever heard of an AUG receiver breaking? No, but given the choice, I would always take the stronger option because why not |
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RI, USA
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Posted: 4/4/2024 4:09:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Skyler2000: Yeah, and they should get one. Sure, they would lose some money initially, but they fucked up. It's kinda along the lines of correcting one's mistakes. Also, doing so would reestablish the AUG as a good weapon one can have faith in. You can't underestimate the power of goodwill and faith in a weapon system, especially one that many people have long viewed as a reliable survival tool. And not only that, but look at how many more they are selling now than before. I think if they stepped up their game and reputation, they would sell even more guns. |
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RI, USA
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Posted: 4/4/2024 4:10:49 PM EDT
[Last Edit: casktcrw]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By henryfrank: Just curious and throwing it out there, but is it 100% established that the stocks are to blame/there is something wrong with the stocks themselves? Is it possible that for instance the barrels have their gas ports drilled too large which is beating the system up more than expected leading to early failures? Maybe that or the square takedown push pin was changed somehow and now under recoil all the force is transmitted to the edges on a smaller area (if the takedown pin isn’t rounded anymore or something)? Or the recoil springs might be weaker than in the past that causes the bolt to bottom out and cause more impact stress? Not saying it’s not the stocks and I know it’s a long shot but it’s just odd to see these failures especially for folks that have had multiple failures on their replacement stocks from different batches. Any thoughts? They conceded the problem to me on the phone. They told me that they changed the material in 2020 and that's when the fractures started. They also told me that they think they have it worked out with the next batch that's coming in but they don't know what changed. |
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MD, USA
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Posted: 4/4/2024 4:33:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By casktcrw: They conceded the problem to me on the phone. They told me that they changed the material in 2020 and that's when the fractures started. They also told me that they think they have it worked out with the next batch that's coming in but they don't know what changed. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By casktcrw: Originally Posted By henryfrank: Just curious and throwing it out there, but is it 100% established that the stocks are to blame/there is something wrong with the stocks themselves? Is it possible that for instance the barrels have their gas ports drilled too large which is beating the system up more than expected leading to early failures? Maybe that or the square takedown push pin was changed somehow and now under recoil all the force is transmitted to the edges on a smaller area (if the takedown pin isn’t rounded anymore or something)? Or the recoil springs might be weaker than in the past that causes the bolt to bottom out and cause more impact stress? Not saying it’s not the stocks and I know it’s a long shot but it’s just odd to see these failures especially for folks that have had multiple failures on their replacement stocks from different batches. Any thoughts? They conceded the problem to me on the phone. They told me that they changed the material in 2020 and that's when the fractures started. They also told me that they think they have it worked out with the next batch that's coming in but they don't know what changed. When did you have this phone call with them? |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 4/4/2024 4:37:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By henryfrank: Just curious and throwing it out there, but is it 100% established that the stocks are to blame/there is something wrong with the stocks themselves? Is it possible that for instance the barrels have their gas ports drilled too large which is beating the system up more than expected leading to early failures? Maybe that or the square takedown push pin was changed somehow and now under recoil all the force is transmitted to the edges on a smaller area (if the takedown pin isn’t rounded anymore or something)? Or the recoil springs might be weaker than in the past that causes the bolt to bottom out and cause more impact stress? Not saying it’s not the stocks and I know it’s a long shot but it’s just odd to see these failures especially for folks that have had multiple failures on their replacement stocks from different batches. Any thoughts? Shit, I’d love for someone to confirm that black stocks have this issue. I asked before in this thread and unless I’m mistaken, someone said maybe they saw a broken black one. Am I wrong that this is 97% a colored stock issue and MAYBE someone saw one or two black ones break? Or have we even seen a single confirmed black stock broken? |
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MD, USA
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Posted: 4/4/2024 4:44:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JohhnyCobra: Shit, I’d love for someone to confirm that black stocks have this issue. I asked before in this thread and unless I’m mistaken, someone said maybe they saw a broken black one. Am I wrong that this is 97% a colored stock issue and MAYBE someone saw one or two black ones break? Or have we even seen a single confirmed black stock broken? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JohhnyCobra: Originally Posted By henryfrank: Just curious and throwing it out there, but is it 100% established that the stocks are to blame/there is something wrong with the stocks themselves? Is it possible that for instance the barrels have their gas ports drilled too large which is beating the system up more than expected leading to early failures? Maybe that or the square takedown push pin was changed somehow and now under recoil all the force is transmitted to the edges on a smaller area (if the takedown pin isn’t rounded anymore or something)? Or the recoil springs might be weaker than in the past that causes the bolt to bottom out and cause more impact stress? Not saying it’s not the stocks and I know it’s a long shot but it’s just odd to see these failures especially for folks that have had multiple failures on their replacement stocks from different batches. Any thoughts? Shit, I’d love for someone to confirm that black stocks have this issue. I asked before in this thread and unless I’m mistaken, someone said maybe they saw a broken black one. Am I wrong that this is 97% a colored stock issue and MAYBE someone saw one or two black ones break? Or have we even seen a single confirmed black stock broken? The black ones seem to be less popular in general, so it would make sense that we would see less broken black stocks. Mud seems to be the most popular color. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 4/4/2024 5:05:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Skyler2000: The black ones seem to be less popular in general, so it would make sense that we would see less broken black stocks. Mud seems to be the most popular color. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Skyler2000: Originally Posted By JohhnyCobra: Originally Posted By henryfrank: Just curious and throwing it out there, but is it 100% established that the stocks are to blame/there is something wrong with the stocks themselves? Is it possible that for instance the barrels have their gas ports drilled too large which is beating the system up more than expected leading to early failures? Maybe that or the square takedown push pin was changed somehow and now under recoil all the force is transmitted to the edges on a smaller area (if the takedown pin isn’t rounded anymore or something)? Or the recoil springs might be weaker than in the past that causes the bolt to bottom out and cause more impact stress? Not saying it’s not the stocks and I know it’s a long shot but it’s just odd to see these failures especially for folks that have had multiple failures on their replacement stocks from different batches. Any thoughts? Shit, I’d love for someone to confirm that black stocks have this issue. I asked before in this thread and unless I’m mistaken, someone said maybe they saw a broken black one. Am I wrong that this is 97% a colored stock issue and MAYBE someone saw one or two black ones break? Or have we even seen a single confirmed black stock broken? The black ones seem to be less popular in general, so it would make sense that we would see less broken black stocks. Mud seems to be the most popular color. Not trying to be a dick, but all I’m asking is for any account of a broken black stock. Maybe this is the solution to broken stocks - buy a black one. I still want to see ONE account of a black stock broken. Hell 2-3 accounts. But I’ve seen zero pics and the black is definitely not 1/100th the volume of mud or green and white. Maybe less popular but zero accounts of failure doesn’t tell me if black is totally immune, slightly stronger or just as bad but too low volume in sales to register. Why is it so hard to say if ANYONE has seen ANY broken black Aug stocks (outside of total abuse)? |
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RI, USA
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Posted: 4/4/2024 5:34:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Skyler2000: When did you have this phone call with them? I want to say a month ago |
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MD, USA
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Posted: 4/4/2024 6:35:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JohhnyCobra: Not trying to be a dick, but all I’m asking is for any account of a broken black stock. Maybe this is the solution to broken stocks - buy a black one. I still want to see ONE account of a black stock broken. Hell 2-3 accounts. But I’ve seen zero pics and the black is definitely not 1/100th the volume of mud or green and white. Maybe less popular but zero accounts of failure doesn’t tell me if black is totally immune, slightly stronger or just as bad but too low volume in sales to register. Why is it so hard to say if ANYONE has seen ANY broken black Aug stocks (outside of total abuse)? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JohhnyCobra: Originally Posted By Skyler2000: Originally Posted By JohhnyCobra: Originally Posted By henryfrank: Just curious and throwing it out there, but is it 100% established that the stocks are to blame/there is something wrong with the stocks themselves? Is it possible that for instance the barrels have their gas ports drilled too large which is beating the system up more than expected leading to early failures? Maybe that or the square takedown push pin was changed somehow and now under recoil all the force is transmitted to the edges on a smaller area (if the takedown pin isn’t rounded anymore or something)? Or the recoil springs might be weaker than in the past that causes the bolt to bottom out and cause more impact stress? Not saying it’s not the stocks and I know it’s a long shot but it’s just odd to see these failures especially for folks that have had multiple failures on their replacement stocks from different batches. Any thoughts? Shit, I’d love for someone to confirm that black stocks have this issue. I asked before in this thread and unless I’m mistaken, someone said maybe they saw a broken black one. Am I wrong that this is 97% a colored stock issue and MAYBE someone saw one or two black ones break? Or have we even seen a single confirmed black stock broken? The black ones seem to be less popular in general, so it would make sense that we would see less broken black stocks. Mud seems to be the most popular color. Not trying to be a dick, but all I’m asking is for any account of a broken black stock. Maybe this is the solution to broken stocks - buy a black one. I still want to see ONE account of a black stock broken. Hell 2-3 accounts. But I’ve seen zero pics and the black is definitely not 1/100th the volume of mud or green and white. Maybe less popular but zero accounts of failure doesn’t tell me if black is totally immune, slightly stronger or just as bad but too low volume in sales to register. Why is it so hard to say if ANYONE has seen ANY broken black Aug stocks (outside of total abuse)? Well I havn't seen any broken black stocks. I havn't seen any broken white stocks either. |
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USA
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Posted: 4/4/2024 7:00:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Skyler2000: The black ones seem to be less popular in general... Mud seems to be the most popular color. Not sure I buy that... but it sounds like a perfect topic for a poll. |
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USA
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Posted: 4/4/2024 7:32:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Skyler2000: Well I havn't seen any broken black stocks. I havn't seen any broken white stocks either. Generally speaking, people with white stock AUGs don’t shoot them. |
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Posted: 4/4/2024 9:37:35 PM EDT
[Last Edit: jkirkon]
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Interesting to note…
About 6 months ago, I bought a new stock from Steyr. Not because of an issue with my other stock, but because I wanted a color change. You can see that Steyr has relieved the corners on the takedown block, and it appears it was molded that way. The reliefs are very smooth, no signs of using a dremel or a file.  Attached File Attached FileMy old stock was not done like this, I used a round file to relieve them myself. I’ll look and see if I can find a date code on it. Edit: date code is 6/21 on my new stock. Date code of my old (black) stock was 10/20. |
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Posted: 4/5/2024 4:04:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AeroE: Steyr doesn't have a great record of polymer selection judging from SSG magazines and floor plate trigger guards. Oh yeah. I forgot all about that. |
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USA
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Posted: 4/5/2024 6:07:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Skyler2000: Yeah, and they should get one. Sure, they would lose some money initially, but they fucked up. It's kinda along the lines of correcting one's mistakes. Also, doing so would reestablish the AUG as a good weapon one can have faith in. You can't underestimate the power of goodwill and faith in a weapon system, especially one that many people have long viewed as a reliable survival tool. Steye doesn't have Glock money. Steyr USA is like <40 dudes. If they had to replace every stock, headquarters in Austria might pull the plug. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 4/5/2024 6:12:11 PM EDT
[Last Edit: henryfrank]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By crazymoose: Steye doesn't have Glock money. Steyr USA is like <40 dudes. If they had to replace every stock, headquarters in Austria might pull the plug. Are the stocks really that pricey for them to cause serious issues for the company? I know the prices on them are high, but I assume they have a very healthy markup and if the manufacturing cost for them isn’t nearly that bad maybe it would be more manageable? |
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Posted: 4/5/2024 6:50:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By casktcrw: I want to say a month ago It sounded like a perfectly reasonable conversation and a logical explanation in general terms. But the question is: Was that person in a position to know for sure or was he guessing, repeating rumors, or saying what he was told to say. Probably a person who would know for sure, upper management or part of the production team in Austria, would have denied a problem existed and or refused to say anything. Personally I am 99% sure you heard the correct explanation at least to that person's best knowledge. |
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Posted: 4/5/2024 6:53:29 PM EDT
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This is what I thought was a crack when I first saw it. It looks more like a crack in person. After a few dozen attempts from all angles and various lighting conditions, this is the best picture I could take...
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Posted: 4/5/2024 6:55:11 PM EDT
[#28]
That looks like a scratch from whatever tool they were using to radius the corners.
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RI, USA
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Posted: 4/5/2024 7:01:49 PM EDT
[Last Edit: casktcrw]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ITCHY-FINGER: It sounded like a perfectly reasonable conversation and a logical explanation in general terms. But the question is: Was that person in a position to know for sure or was he guessing, repeating rumors, or saying what he was told to say. Probably a person who would know for sure, upper management or part of the production team in Austria, would have denied a problem existed and or refused to say anything. Personally I am 99% sure you heard the correct explanation at least to that person's best knowledge. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ITCHY-FINGER: Originally Posted By casktcrw: I want to say a month ago It sounded like a perfectly reasonable conversation and a logical explanation in general terms. But the question is: Was that person in a position to know for sure or was he guessing, repeating rumors, or saying what he was told to say. Probably a person who would know for sure, upper management or part of the production team in Austria, would have denied a problem existed and or refused to say anything. Personally I am 99% sure you heard the correct explanation at least to that person's best knowledge. It's the 'old austrian dude that knows everything' according to support; Pj seconded this assertion |
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USA
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Posted: 4/5/2024 11:10:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By henryfrank: Are the stocks really that pricey for them to cause serious issues for the company? I know the prices on them are high, but I assume they have a very healthy markup and if the manufacturing cost for them isn’t nearly that bad maybe it would be more manageable? I have no knowledge of Steyr's bookkeeping, so this is pure speculation on my part, but I think that Steyr's margins are very thin on the AUG. They were like a thousand bucks in the 80's (almost 2,500 in current dollars). They have legitimate competition in the military grade bullpup market in the Tavor and Hellion. Both of those rifles are newer and havea lot of desirable features. I remember hearing that the stocks are a a subcontracted part, so there's probably only so much they can do on cost there. Due to scale, this just isn't like the AR-15 market. |
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RI, USA
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Posted: 4/6/2024 5:04:40 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By crazymoose: I have no knowledge of Steyr's bookkeeping, so this is pure speculation on my part, but I think that Steyr's margins are very thin on the AUG. They were like a thousand bucks in the 80's (almost 2,500 in current dollars). They have legitimate competition in the military grade bullpup market in the Tavor and Hellion. Both of those rifles are newer and havea lot of desirable features. I remember hearing that the stocks are a a subcontracted part, so there's probably only so much they can do on cost there. Due to scale, this just isn't like the AR-15 market. You are right, dude also told me someone molds them, and they 'weld' the two halves in house. |
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MP, USA
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Posted: 4/6/2024 9:33:07 AM EDT
[Last Edit: JoshNC]
[#32]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By casktcrw: Given the choice I would never choose cast anything. Aluminum ain't all that strong to begin with. The Austrians have been making AUG receivers from castings for 45+ years without issue. The receiver is nothing more than a low stress housing in which steel parts are held that handle more stress. Where I think a forging would be interesting is if one could make the receiver lighter by shedding material. |
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GA, USA
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Posted: 4/6/2024 10:30:07 AM EDT
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The question of black stocks cracking has me concerned because that was the color I bought. A few hundred rounds in it and no issue so far. It does have the relieved corners dremeled from the factory. Stock manufacturing date of 4/22.
I was/am seriously considering a classic green model and splurging for the old STG 77 scope for that iconic look but this issue has me pumping the breaks on AUGs for the moment. |
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RI, USA
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Posted: 4/6/2024 11:55:01 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Sleazy-E: The question of black stocks cracking has me concerned because that was the color I bought. A few hundred rounds in it and no issue so far. It does have the relieved corners dremeled from the factory. Stock manufacturing date of 4/22. I was/am seriously considering a classic green model and splurging for the old STG 77 scope for that iconic look but this issue has me pumping the breaks on AUGs for the moment. I think the best looking is A3 M1 with either TA 31 or TA 44 |
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Posted: 4/6/2024 8:58:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By casktcrw: It's the 'old austrian dude that knows everything' according to support; Pj seconded this assertion Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By casktcrw: Originally Posted By ITCHY-FINGER: Originally Posted By casktcrw: I want to say a month ago It sounded like a perfectly reasonable conversation and a logical explanation in general terms. But the question is: Was that person in a position to know for sure or was he guessing, repeating rumors, or saying what he was told to say. Probably a person who would know for sure, upper management or part of the production team in Austria, would have denied a problem existed and or refused to say anything. Personally I am 99% sure you heard the correct explanation at least to that person's best knowledge. It's the 'old austrian dude that knows everything' according to support; Pj seconded this assertion Lol. This is the same dude that told me that my barrel was chrome lined when it was in fact nitrided. I don't believe anything coming out of Steyr US. |
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RI, USA
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Posted: 4/7/2024 7:06:52 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dissident: Lol. This is the same dude that told me that my barrel was chrome lined when it was in fact nitrided. I don't believe anything coming out of Steyr US. Are u sure? His name is Herbert or something. |
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RI, USA
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Posted: 4/7/2024 7:27:24 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By crazymoose: I have no knowledge of Steyr's bookkeeping, so this is pure speculation on my part, but I think that Steyr's margins are very thin on the AUG. They were like a thousand bucks in the 80's (almost 2,500 in current dollars). They have legitimate competition in the military grade bullpup market in the Tavor and Hellion. Both of those rifles are newer and havea lot of desirable features. I remember hearing that the stocks are a a subcontracted part, so there's probably only so much they can do on cost there. Due to scale, this just isn't like the AR-15 market. It seems to me that's true for the whole industry. It does not keep pace with inflation. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 4/7/2024 10:10:22 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By casktcrw: Are u sure? His name is Herbert or something. |
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Posted: 4/7/2024 12:34:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ITCHY-FINGER: This is what I thought was a crack when I first saw it. It looks more like a crack in person. After a few dozen attempts from all angles and various lighting conditions, this is the best picture I could take... https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/135543/IMG_2649_jpg-3179216.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/135543/IMG_2642_jpg-3179218.JPG @ITCHY-FINGER: scratch. Great place for it, huh? That would drive me a bit nuts. |
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USA
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Posted: 4/7/2024 2:18:45 PM EDT
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Maybe I missed it, but how does one determine the year if there’s no date code?
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RI, USA
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Posted: 4/7/2024 2:23:29 PM EDT
[#41]
I just wanna know who is gonna sell me a pre-2020 stock so i can buy an aug already
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MP, USA
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Posted: 4/7/2024 3:49:15 PM EDT
[Last Edit: JoshNC]
[#42]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By casktcrw: I just wanna know who is gonna sell me a pre-2020 stock so i can buy an aug already https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1030202182 |
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RI, USA
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Posted: 4/7/2024 5:46:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryI dont want a3 And i want green stock |
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Posted: 4/7/2024 9:57:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By desertmoon: @ITCHY-FINGER: scratch. Great place for it, huh? That would drive me a bit nuts. Exactly my thoughts. Even though it's not a crack, the resale value of that stock is shit considering EVERYONE is panicked and looking for cracks in AUG stocks and some $#@#&%# who's job it was to clean up stocks, radius holes, etc. put that fake crack on it 
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RI, USA
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Posted: 4/8/2024 4:58:11 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ITCHY-FINGER: Exactly my thoughts. Even though it's not a crack, the resale value of that stock is shit considering EVERYONE is panicked and looking for cracks in AUG stocks and some $#@#&%# who's job it was to clean up stocks, radius holes, etc. put that fake crack on it Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ITCHY-FINGER: Originally Posted By desertmoon: @ITCHY-FINGER: scratch. Great place for it, huh? That would drive me a bit nuts. Exactly my thoughts. Even though it's not a crack, the resale value of that stock is shit considering EVERYONE is panicked and looking for cracks in AUG stocks and some $#@#&%# who's job it was to clean up stocks, radius holes, etc. put that fake crack on it Just make em replace |
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Posted: 4/9/2024 1:29:44 AM EDT
[#46]
At least on person on Reddit made a warrantee claim for his broken stock and the stock he received from Steyr had a hairline crack in the bottom LH corner. *facepalm*
Yes, a statement needs to be made ASAP as the AUG's rep is taking a hit. |
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VA, USA
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Posted: 4/10/2024 9:01:05 AM EDT
[#47]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CJofFL: Maybe I missed it, but how does one determine the year if there’s no date code? If you remove the buttpad just inside the stock a molded/printed date cod wheel with arrow pointing to month and year printed on it. Of course, depending on when you bought, it there are older stocks that don't have a date wheel. @CJofFL |
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MP, USA
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Posted: 4/10/2024 11:05:49 AM EDT
[#48]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By casktcrw: I dont want a3 And i want green stock Buy an A3, sell the receiver and bolt group, keep the barrel, stock, and hammer pack, buy A3M1, sell the stock. |
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USA
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Posted: 4/10/2024 1:27:49 PM EDT
[#49]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Jack_Flag: If you remove the buttpad just inside the stock a molded/printed date cod wheel with arrow pointing to month and year printed on it. Of course, depending on when you bought, it there are older stocks that don't have a date wheel. Thanks, but mine looks like @kwb377 pics on page 2. Just a 0 with a line under it. I bought it in 6/2020, although the receiver serial starts with 16, so maybe it was new old stock and I'm safe? Fingers crossed. That said, I find it hard to believe the dealer, Classic Firearms, had it for that long. Maybe they weren't hot sellers in late 201X's and Steyr released it later? |
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RI, USA
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Posted: 4/10/2024 3:34:18 PM EDT
[Last Edit: casktcrw]
[#50]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JoshNC: Buy an A3, sell the receiver and bolt group, keep the barrel, stock, and hammer pack, buy A3M1, sell the stock. If I buy the A3 and sell everything but the stock how much do you figure that stock is going to cost me? Your preposal leaves me with an extra Fcg and barrel |
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