"It's just my opinion, but I believe that the Steyr AUG is worlds better than every other NATO 5.56 rifle"
Did they ever fix that problem with the gas system breaking open and cutting off the shooters' fingers?
Never heard of it. The only changes to the A2 model AUG over the A1 was a different charging handle and a roller on the top rear of the bolt carrier.
Same barrels, it seems. I can't tell the difference. The gas piston cylinder assembly is extremely beefy.
If there was a problem with the AUG's gas system, I believe that I may have heard of it by now.