The Microtech Small Arms Research STG-556 is one of the most anticipated new
rifles for the US civilian market. The STG-556 is an American redesigned Steyr
Aug bullpup rifle. The STG-556 rifle makes completive shooting no problem, with
faster point and shoot, and the weight balanced in your shoulder. The STG-556
rifle has proven itself as the superior tactical rifle by over a dozen countries
around the world; in fact, many new designs are still based on the Steyr Aug.
The STG-556 rifle is designed to be almost completely ambidextrous and
includes a shell ejector as well as a charging handle. In addition to the
ambidextrous features, the STG-556 has the ability to change barrels in seconds
for tactical use or for easy maintenance. Since the beginning of Microtech, the
quality of their knife line has been second-to-none, as far as law enforcement
switchblade, so it comes as no surprise that they would remake the Steyr Aug
above and beyond what is already on the market.
The Steyr Aug had a very limited civilian market in the USA, due to a series
of import bans, and the fact they were only allowed to enter the country a
handful of times, mostly for law enforcement agencies. The original Steyr Aug
rifles are sold used for well over three thousand dollars. The Microtech Small
Arms Research STG-556 sells for fewer than two thousand dollars, which is much
more affordable to the average shooter, especially when their heart is set on
the bullpup designed rifle.
The STG-556 rifle has managed to secure a place in the civilian market, due
to the high praise of the limited STG-556 rifles that have made it to the market
already. The MSAR staff then took it a step further, with the design of the
STG-556 magazines, which are made of a synthetic material that is completely
resistant to chemicals that would destroy most polymer magazines. The magazines
work with other model firearms, although other magazines will not work with the
STG-556 rifle.
The selling point for most shooters is the integrated CQC 1.5x scope, factory
zeroed. The majority of competition shooters use a variety of CQC, or Close
Quarter Combat, scopes, which are designed for speed and precision to be
maximized for every scenario. The factory scope can be removed in seconds and
other optics can be attached using the integrated Picatinny rail.
The STG-556 rifle will be the civilian bullpup and is sure to become the
up-and-coming new rifle. With a large variety of calibers (9mm, 40S&W,
45acp, 10mm, and 223 Remington), the STG series rifle is sure to have a place
for all types and calibers of shooters. From my experience with the MSAR
STG-556, these rifles are built to be rugged and reliable. Despite the fact many
design ideas came from the 1970’s Aug design, these rifles are in a league of
their own