SOCOM 16
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The SOCOM 16 is a shortened version of the M1A Rifle manufactured by Springfield Armory, Inc. for civilian and military use.
The name SOCOM is taken from the well known acronym for the United States Special Operations Command for marketing purposes only and does not indicate any relationship with or approval by this organisation.
The main difference from the M1A rifle is the barrel that has been shortened to just over 16 in from 22 in. This improves the maneuverability, but still keeps the rifle out of the grasp of the National Firearms Act.
The rifle is chambered in 7.62 x 51 mm NATO (.308 Win.). The relatively powerful caliber and compact size make it suitable to close quarters combat (CQB).
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[edit] Features
- 4-inch Picatinny rail system
- XS Sight Systems Tritium front sight
- black fiberglass stock.
[edit] Variants
As of 2006, Springfield Armory has introduced the SOCOM II, a SOCOM 16 carbine with a VLTOR CAS-14 rail system (renamed "Cluster Rail" by Springfield).
[edit] Specifications
- Caliber: 7.62 x 51 mm NATO (.308 Win.)
- Barrel: 16.25 in, Twist: 1 turn in 11 inches, right hand, six-groove
- Weight: 8.9 lb. (without scope)
- Length: 37.25 in long
- Mechanism: Rotating bolt, gas operated, air cooled, semi-automatic magazine fed
- Sights Front: Tritium post
- Sights Rear: Enlarged military aperture with MOA click adjustments of both windage and elevation
- Capacity: 10 round box magazine*
- Trigger Pull: 5 to 6 lbf, two-stage military trigger
