Is the Socom 16 a good rifle?
Is the Socom 16 a good rifle?
With great speed, accuracy and knock down power, the Springfield M1A SOCOM 16 is a fine firearm for sporting and defensive use. A throwback to the rifles of old but with modern engineering, the Springfield M1As are accurate, hard-hitting, and boast a great deal of power thanks to a larger caliber 7.62 x 51 mm NATO or .
What year was the Socom 16 made?
2004
I have lusted after a Springfield SOCOM 16 carbine since it was introduced in 2004. It has an impressive lineage—a descendant of the M14 and the M1A, which in turn owes much of its design to the M1 Garand.
Who makes Socom rifles?
Springfield Armory, Inc.
SOCOM rifles
| Springfield Armory M1A SOCOM | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Springfield Armory, Inc. |
| Produced | 2004–present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 8.8 lb (4.0 kg) (with empty magazine) |
What does Socom 16 stand for?
special operations commander
SOCOM stands for “special operations commander,” and the 16 refers to the fact that this rifle–actually, a carbine–has a barrel that’s just over 16 inches long, which is the shortest length rifle barrel you can own without the ATF coming to have a talk with you.
Can a civilian own an M14?
While all civilian versions of the M14 rifle are commonly called M1As, the only real M1As are receivers and guns built by Springfield Armory, who owns the copyright for that designation.
What kind of sights does the SOCOM 16 CQB have?
The M1A™ SOCOM 16 CQB 7.62 brings the rugged M14 action into the Information Age. 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.
How big is the barrel on a SOCOM 16?
The M1A™ SOCOM 16 takes the classic M1A to a whole new level. A handy, tactical rifle, the M1A™ SOCOM 16 has a specially-engineered 16.25″ barrel that’s mated to the gas system with a proprietary muzzle brake to reduce felt recoil in a big way.
What kind of grip does the SOCOM 16 CQB have?
The AK-style pistol grip incorporated into the Archangel® CQB stock perfectly interfaces gun and user. The M1A™ SOCOM 16 CQB 7.62 includes a handy mount for a miniature red dot sight on the stripper clip guide.
What kind of muzzle brake does the SOCOM 16 have?
The muzzle brake on the M1A™ SOCOM 16 offers exceptional performance with a minimal footprint. The M1A™ SOCOM 16 CQB in .308 Win. features amazing power in a close quarters-sized package.