AUG

The AUG, or Bullpup, as it was previously known, is a riflefeatured in the Counter-Strike series, exclusive to the Counter-Terrorists. The counterpart for the Terrorists is the Krieg 552 (before Global Offensive) and SG 553 in Global Offensive.

Overview

               The AUG (Armee Universal Gewehr, roughly translated as "universal army rifle") is an Austrian-made assault rifle manufactured by Steyr Mannlicher. It was designed in 1977 in order to replace the older StG 58 battle rifle (the Austrian variant of the FN FAL). It was adopted as the new standard-issue rifle of the Austrian military in 1978, and was adopted as the StG 77. At the time, it was notable for having a futuristic appearance.

               In game, this assault rifle generally has moderate damage, accuracy and recoil control. The rate of fire is high and it is moderate in weight. It is equipped with a low power lens scope for medium range engagement. Using the scope in games prior to Global Offensiveprovides a 1.5x zoom towards the crosshair and lowers the rate of fire. In Global Offensive, the scope now provides a 3x zoom, there is no fire rate penalty for using the scope, and lowers the recoil significantly, and the scope now provides a HUD overlay of the scope, including an aiming reticle, giving the impression of the player actually aiming down the scope.

               It is highly favored by newer players due to its easy-to-learn "scope and shoot" policy, but is avoided in competitive matches due to its higher price tag compared to the more cost-efficient M4s, heavy weight, and long reload times.

Advantages

Highest first shot accuracy out of any gun in the game

High rate of fire

Has the ability to zoom in

Moderate damage

Instant headshot kill at point blank range, even if a helmet is worn (CS:GO)

Useful for long range combat (firing in bursts of 3)

Disadvantages

Low rate of fire when scoped (excluding CS:GO)

Long reload time (especially in CS:S and CS:GO)

Expensive for an assault rifle

High recoil (CS:GO only)

Fairly low damage for an assault rifle against unarmored targets (CS:GO)

Example of AUG skin

1. AUG Default

2. AUG Syd Mead

3. AUG Akihabara Accept