Is M1A a Socom?
The M1A™ SOCOM 16 7.62 was designed in 2004 to pack . 30-caliber horsepower into a package typically reserved for much lesser guns. A tritium-enhanced front sight combined with a ghost ring rear moves the gun fast even in dim light.
What does M1A stand for?
“M1A” is a proprietary name for Springfield Armory’s M14-pattern rifle. Early M1A rifles were built with surplus G.I. parts until Springfield Armory, Inc. began manufacturing their own.
How far can a M1A shoot?
The M1A does great at the 600 yd range but starts to get somewhat iffy at the 1000 yd range.
How far is the M1A Socom accurate?
The M1A SOCOM has the exact same action and mechanics, thus the dependability we have come to expect. From a bench, the author was able to effectively engage steel targets all the way out to 400 yards with nothing more than a 3 MOA red dot sight on his SOCOM 16 CQB.
What is the M1A 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.
Who makes SOCOM 16 rifles?
Springfield Armory showed the accuracy potential of the M1A with its National Match and Super Match rifles, and it did not take a large leap of imagination to realize there would be a demand for tactical and self-defense versions of the design. The result of this was the SOCOM 16 family of M1A rifles.
What is the new Springfield Armory M1A tanker?
Springfield Armory recently announced its newest rifle, the M1A Tanker. The M1A Tanker takes inspiration from the vintage “Tanker” Garand of WWII, blending into the modern SOCOM 16 platform. The result is a classic-looking rendering of a modern, compact M1A rifle. The M1A Tanker comes as a maneuverable and compact rifle.
Is the Springfield M1A Springfield an M14?
Built from surplus military parts, the original M1A Springfield sold was a dead ringer for an M14, save the select fire. Photo: Rock Island Auction Company The Springfield M1A tapped into the lore of the M14, a rifle, once accurized, that was up to snuff of the original National Match iterations of days gone by.