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Posted: 8/10/2004 8:38:54 AM EDT
I sent the email below to DSA, asking about the potential for production of the AUG as well as a few other "pie in the sky" requests, that I seriously didn't think they were planning, but whatever, I asked anyway. I also asked about the AWB sunsetting and their plans for dealing w/ that. Here's my email to them...followed by DSA's reply.
"There’s been a little bit of a buzz on the net regarding the possibility of DSA producing domestic versions of a few very select weapons. I am emailing you to asking if there is any such plan, now or in the future regarding this. I have no reason to think anyone on the net knows what they’re talking about in actuality, so I am sending my question directly to you. 1) A domestic version of the Styer AUG. 2) A domestic version of the SIG 550 series 3) A domestic version of any Heckler & Koch weapons. 4) A domestic version of the FN FNC. Is there any truth to these rifles being produced, or at least considered by DSA? Your FAL’s are second to none, and your new AR line has caused quite a buzz. Any information, even if these items are only being considered at this time, would be greatly appreciated. Also, does DSA have any plans that would take effect in the event the assault weapons ban sunsets? Folding stocks for the para models, Beta mags for FAL’s/AR’s? Anything in the works as far as that’s concerned? Thanks in advance" DSA's reply........ There are only a few things we can mention at this time. Yes we did enter into a contract to produce the Aug rifles. At the moment this is on hold awaiting several issues. As far as any of the other rifles are concerned, we have no plans at this time. We are in the middle of finishing all the U.S. mfg. para assemblies. This will of course relate to complete new para rifles. We are doing most of our work and products in the U.S. now, since we like to support American jobs. Why support jobs in Brazil, we are a firm believer in buy American. If all goes well the para's will be ready by the end of Sept. Thank you for the interest in our products!! DSA, Inc. For what it's worth, thought some might be interested. |
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Thanks for posting that.... I own one of their SA-58 rifles, and it is a beaut to shoot and look at....
I DO wish they'd do a Sig 550......... |
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I agree. Nothing short of a damn national treasure. We have enough AR makers. These people go out on a limb with VARIETY. Fantastic FAL's, new line of AR's, now working on the AUG, and going to make me REAL happy with the real deal para models coming in Sept. All the while keep quality control and customer service as good as, if not better than almost anyone in the business. They do not get enough credit for all that they do. DSA KICKS ASS. |
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...tho I gotta wonder of ALL the things they COULD produce, why do the AUglyG???
Why not a 223 FAL??? |
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i shot a buddies DSA Tac Carbine....damn slick little ride...once I flee this state it is the first thing I will buy....
but now you messed everything up...AUG might be a nice to have.... DSA owns |
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Mmmmm... mouth is watering over some AUG lovin.
Hope I can get one that is CT AWB compliant. Better not say Steyr or AUG anywhere on it. - BUCC_Guy |
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Indeed. I have personal knowledge of how they've fought with ATF for our gun rights. NOT just in it for the $$$. |
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The HK/SIG question was just a mega-reach....but figured I'd ask since there's a lot of interest in those being made available, and with DSA quality, not that shit Special Weapons pawned off on America. |
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Seems like an FNC would be a good choice as well. |
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Really? Never heard of that, but definately jives with everything I know of DSA. Be interested in knowing what that was all about. Regardless, nice to hear. |
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Does it make sense for others to inquire similarly....in other words, show them there is a market and that they are doing the right thing?
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They went to the mat against BATF on the Steyr copy muzzle brake, which BATF was trying to call a FS. If you bought a Stg58A with the Steryr brake, you should have received a letter explaining BATF bumfuzzled position. Then suddenly the whole issue died and BATF classified it a brake. I wrote ATF, Treasury and anyone else I could think of to fight it. When I called DSA, we talked at length of their efforts to get BATF postion statement reversed. It worked. +1 DSA |
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Great!!!!!!!!!!! You CAN read. I'm SOO proud of ya. |
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I remember years ago going into WSI and seeing an AUG for $3800. That rifle was the COOLEST thing I have EVER seen. I would definately buy one of those. I would love to get a Sig 550 as well. I wonder what they would cost and if magazines would be AUG and Sig mags?
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wow!! this is awesome....we need to keep on them about 550 varients...man would that be sweet or what???A PARA FAL and a SIG 550 all before Christmas....DSA ROCKS!!!!
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Seriously, what a company DSA is. They offer super high quality FAL's, a new AR line, bolt action rifles, getting ready to crank out DSA quality AUG's and retooling for the death of the AWB with para-FAL's and such. What initiative, dedication & class.
Is there ANY other major firearms company that has the quality and diversity of their line up? Edited to add: Barrett & their new 6.8 AR line, with their 50's is also appreciated, just never owned anything by them. |
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Lets be real though, at the earliest I wouldn't expect AUGs till next spring, more like next fall, if ever. They still have a few things like they said, and then they'd need to tool up, etc.
Damn things would sell themselves though, and every gun rag would do a write up on them too |
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Here's what the paratrooper congo looks like:
www.dsarms.com/item-detail.cfm?ID=SA58PCONGO&storeid=1&image=paracongo.gif All I have to say is, between this and the builds that Ohio Rapid Fire is coming out with, I'm gonna be one happy but stone broke attorney at law. And if they do build an AUG I'll have to buy one of those as well, pretty much no matter what they cost. Dammit, its a disease.... |
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Since I know very little regarding the issue, does anyone think that the price of DSA FAL's will come down any post-sunset??
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Well, I'll be very happy for all you folks interested in AUG's to be able to buy one. However, I'll be perfectly contented being able to buy a Para FAL...
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I don't think they will. Their price relects on their quality and their availability, not on whether they have evil features or not. Like a really nice top of the line 1911, they sell every single one that they build even though there are similar guns that cost half as much and offer the same features. Also like a custom 1911, they are worth every penny if you have the money and appreciate qualitycraftsmanship. I don't see their prices dropping anytime soon, there are plenty of people willing to spend $1500 or so on such a high quality piece (and I'd be one of 'em if I could just scrape together the funds!) |
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Maybe they could produce a scaled down M-14 that shoots .223? They could call it a "mini" 14! |
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I agree fully. I personally think that with the efforts DSA makes, their commitment to us, quality and their diverse manufacturing, the product is worth the premium. |
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I shot an AUG at the NRA range in fairfax one time. Not really impressed with it. It wasnt bad but it wasnt anything special. I didnt like the fact that you couldnt change from irons to a spectrum of optics. You're kinda stuck with what it comes with.
To each his own. I'm sure DSA will make a hell of an aug. |
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Doesn't the AUG come with a removable optics option? Thought it did. Maybe I'm thinking of the G-36...but thought it was the AUG. Never been afforded the opportunity to own or handle either. |
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There is a version of the AUG, the "A2" version, that comes with a flattop rail instead of the original "donut of death" optic. Whichever version DSA makes, I'll do my best to be near the front of the line waiting for them when (if) they come out.
www.steyr-aug.com/aug_20.htm |
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AUGs have irons. A2 AUGs have a rail under the removable scope. |
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+1 I want one of those too!!! Preferably both. |
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I think I just creamed my shorts. |
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yep, sure am, as are a lot of us |
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Too much info, WAY too much info. |
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Heheheheh. I remember someone talking dirty about Steyr Aug's posts concerning Garand pics a coupla years ago. Hmmm. Who was that again? |
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Name that tune, son. Musta been raf - he likes Garands, as I recall. |
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I hope they use the new A3 model for the AUG stock...that way we can use AUG and AR mags.
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Augs never did anything for me. Actually, I think they are butt-ugly. No offense.
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My bank account is so screwed come September, it's not even funny!!
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