STG 556

[jstolz]

I haven’t seen this anywhere. I also didn’t see anything from youtubers I follow, so her I am. Has anyone owned or fired the microtech STG 556. As many of you know, the Steyr AUG is banned, so this is literally the only option.

 

[erwos]

They've got a very uneven reputation, and to be honest, there are better bullpup options these days (especially from IWI).

That said, if I could get an E4 stock for my pre-ban AUG, that would be kinda cool.

 

[Bertfish]

I own one. Runs like a top but really prefers hot ammo.

 

[jstolz]

I own one. Runs like a top but really prefers hot ammo.

Would you buy it again? Idk what it is about the Aug, but I just love it.

 

[Bertfish]

Would you buy it again? Idk what it is about the Aug, but I just love it.

Hmm. Good question. I got it for a "good" price when I bought it. It's certainly a fun rifle to shoot and an interesting footnote in arms history. I'd have preferred a real AUG but Maryland sucks.

My concern nowadays is parts availability since MSAR closed up. Magazines are fortunately very available as are aftermarket parts from Ratworx. I think they actually made a parts kit for it which converted the FCG to use AR parts but don't quote me on that.

Certainly far less expensive than a Tavor.

I think all in all I would buy it again.

 

[Boss94]

I have several of them . including a rare factor built 1 in 7.62x39 with both a left and right handed bolts. they are really nice guns especially for the money. I also own Augs and love them as well. the MSAR is a much more refined gun as far as machining and finishing touches over the original AUG from the late 80s. the very early MSAR's with the forward assist bolts could be a bit finicky. but i personally never had a issues with the later guns. to me personally both the MSAR and AUG are a nicer gun than the tavor ( i used to own 2 of them. but sold them) just my opinion.

 

[Buster Brown]

I have a later built stg and like it alot. Mine works with Aug mags but from what i hear that can be hit or miss. Its reliable with everything besides russian steel case which is too underpowered. Because of parts availability id say if you want a md legal aug to fill a hole in your collection and occasionally shoot, go for it but if you want something to shoot the hell out of, get a tavor. Id buy it again for 1k or less as a once a year shooter. I payed 1k 2 years ago with a few boxes of ammo and a case when i ran across it locally. It looked unfired.

 

[bigmancrisler]

I have a later built stg and like it alot. Mine works with Aug mags but from what i hear that can be hit or miss. Its reliable with everything besides russian steel case which is too underpowered. Because of parts availability id say if you want a md legal aug to fill a hole in your collection and occasionally shoot, go for it but if you want something to shoot the hell out of, get a tavor. Id buy it again for 1k or less as a once a year shooter. I payed 1k 2 years ago with a few boxes of ammo and a case when i ran across it locally. It looked unfired.

Tavors are MD legal?


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[Buster Brown]

Tavors are MD legal?


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yes, if you get the md compliant version or any normal tavor with an overall length of over 29". Removable muzzle devices dont count. The md legal version is an 18" barrel with a permanently attached muzzle device bringing it to around 29.5" oal.

 

[Buster Brown]

that >29" oal applies to the stg-556 also. Thats why you cant buy the 16" version in md.

 

[bigmancrisler]

yes, if you get the md compliant version or any normal tavor with an overall length of over 29". Removable muzzle devices dont count. The md legal version is an 18" barrel with a permanently attached muzzle device bringing it to around 29.5" oal.

So they are HB then?


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[Bertfish]

So they are HB then?


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No. They don't fully interchange with an AUG therefore are legal. AUG is banned by name

 

[Bertfish]

I have several of them . including a rare factor built 1 in 7.62x39 with both a left and right handed bolts. they are really nice guns especially for the money. I also own Augs and love them as well. the MSAR is a much more refined gun as far as machining and finishing touches over the original AUG from the late 80s. the very early MSAR's with the forward assist bolts could be a bit finicky. but i personally never had a issues with the later guns. to me personally both the MSAR and AUG are a nicer gun than the tavor ( i used to own 2 of them. but sold them) just my opinion.

I really wanted the 9mm one but alas

 

[Buster Brown]

So they are HB then?


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heavy barrel is only a md requirement for Ar15s. Even with Ar15s, when you start changing interchangeable parts to non-interchangeable parts like chambering it in 7.62x39, the HB requirements goes out the window.

 

[Buster Brown]

heavy barrel is only a md requirement for Ar15s. Even with Ar15s, when you start changing interchangeable parts to non-interchangeable parts like chambering it in 7.62x39, the HB requirements goes out the window.

A classic example is the M1A. A normal 308 springfield amory is banned. One in 6.5 Creedmore is legal. A polytech 308 is legal because it uses metric parts vs Std for the springfield. Sometimes md follows this rule and sometimes for no reason whatsoever they may say a certain rifle isnt legal. Some banned rifles that are copycats can be debanned as well. An Arx100 is a banned copycat because of evil features count. Remove the flash hider or pin the stock open and now its legal.

 

[Pinecone]

So they are HB then?

That doesn't matter, unless it is an AR-15.

 

[bigmancrisler]

A classic example is the M1A. A normal 308 springfield amory is banned. One in 6.5 Creedmore is legal. A polytech 308 is legal because it uses metric parts vs Std for the springfield. Sometimes md follows this rule and sometimes for no reason whatsoever they may say a certain rifle isnt legal. Some banned rifles that are copycats can be debanned as well. An Arx100 is a banned copycat because of evil features count. Remove the flash hider or pin the stock open and now its legal.

So the STG 556 is legal simply because it’s not AUG?


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[bigmancrisler]

A classic example is the M1A. A normal 308 springfield amory is banned. One in 6.5 Creedmore is legal. A polytech 308 is legal because it uses metric parts vs Std for the springfield. Sometimes md follows this rule and sometimes for no reason whatsoever they may say a certain rifle isnt legal. Some banned rifles that are copycats can be debanned as well. An Arx100 is a banned copycat because of evil features count. Remove the flash hider or pin the stock open and now its legal.

I just don’t want to buy one then be a felon


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[ST19AG_WGreymon]

So the STG 556 is legal simply because it’s not AUG?


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Parts do not readily interchange between the two.

 

[erwos]

I just don’t want to buy one then be a felon

I've never really heard of the MSP charging someone when the gun store screwed up and they bought something otherwise legally. They'll either seize it and call it a day, or force you to register it. (Neither of these seem like valid options under the law, but you know the MSP.) There was one dude once upon a time who bought an MCX and had to fight hard to get it back, but he did win in the end (as he should have).