Springfield, M1A SOCOM, Semi-automatic, 308 Win, 16. If your mission requirements call for a compact tactical rifle, but won’t let you sacrifice power, you need the SOCOM 16. A genuine SOCOM barrel has the typical M4 circumferential cut-out located approximately 1.4' forward of the gas block for the attachment of an M203, as well as rectangular shaped cut-outs underneath the hand-guards on the port and starboard sides of the barrel, located approximately 1.4' aft of the gas block, for the same reason. Of course, the SOCOM 16 also has the legendary performance and reliability that M1A shooters have come to love and expect. If your mission calls for optics, the SOCOM 16 features Springfield Armory®’s forward scout-style Picatinny mount. The enlarged ghost ring aperture rear sight and XS Tritium Insert in the front sight give you the quick target acquisition you want and need under any conditions. The muzzle brake reduces felt recoil and keeps muzzle rise so flat that follow-up shots with a caliber this powerful have never been so easy. Shoot the SOCOM 16 and you’ll be double-checking the stamping on the barrel because you’ll have a hard time believing that you’re shooting a. The SOCOM 16 starts with a specially-engineered 16″ barrel mated to the gas system with a proprietary muzzle brake. Although, thanks to the SOCOM 16’s unique design, you CAN expect less felt recoil and less muzzle rise. It shares many of the same characteristics as the standard SOCOM 16 but features a 5 position CQB tactical stock with a pistol grip. Springfield Armory M1A SOCOM 7.62 FDE delivers a compact rifle without settling for a lesser caliber. SOCOM 16 CQB: The CQB is the most compact and tactical out of the M1A line.
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The gun’s beating heart is John Cantius Garand’s peerless battle rifle action upgraded with 0.135' ghost ring sights and a 16.25' premium carbon steel 1:11'-twist barrel. The SOCOM 16 is not a tack driver, but is accurate enough for me to hit head shots at 200 yards. The M1A SOCOM 16 CQB 7.62 brings the rugged M14 action into the Information Age. If utter reliability and massive punch make it a winner.
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The M-14 is a current combat rifle for all services. Description Springfield Armory M1A SOCOM 7.62 FDE M1A is a non-select fire M14, which didn’t see the light of day until the mid 50’s. FOR RELEASE JANUSpringfield Armory® Releases The M1A Socom 16 CQB All The Features That Make The M1A Great In A Close Quarters Combat Package GENESEO, IL, Janu Trusted for decades for its authoritative stopping power and reliability, the M1A platform is now optimized for close quarters defensive use.