Springfield Armory M1A Socom II
From the pretty damned expensive but I want one anyway department . . .
- Description: SPG M1A SOCOM-II 308 BLK STK
- Manufacturer: Springfield Armory
- Model #: M1A Socom II
- Type: Rifle
- Finish: Black Matte
- Receiver: Black Matte with Cluster Rail System
- Stock: Black Fiberglass
- Sights: Front: XS-Tritium Post Rear: Ghost Ring
- Barrel Length: 16.25″
- Overall Length: 37.25″
- Weight: 10.9 lbs
- Butt Plate Recoil Pad: Steel Butt Plate
- Packaging: High Efficiency Muzzlebreak
- Additional Features:
- Retuned Gas System that has been approved for California
- Forward Scope Mount
7 Responses to “Springfield Armory M1A Socom II”
Linoge on 26 Nov 2008 at 1252 #
Speaking as a proud owner of an M1A SOCOM II, I have a few comments.
First, it is worth the money. Everyone who has shot mine has thoroughly enjoy it, and I still get a blast out of it every time I take it to the range. Good, solid weapon.
Second, the beast is heavy. Thankfully, the lower portion of the VLTOR rail system can be removed, but it still weighs more than the first-variant SOCOM. Additionally, that weight is mostly clustered in the nose, which is ok (and, I think, desirable) when you are using a bipod with it, but a gun like this should not need one of those to be used effectively. That said, when all else fails, it would make a bang-up club.
Third, she is loud, no doubt about that. From behind, you cannot really tell, but people did not appreciate me using it in indoor ranges.
Fourth, the muzzle brake works like a charm - almost no recoil, between the weight and the brake, and I have never had a problem with a FTF, FTE, or anything of the nature (with somewhere near 1000 rounds through mine by now).
I htink that is about it, for now. If you have any questions, feel free to drop me a note.
walls of the city on 26 Nov 2008 at 2001 #
bloody details…
Thanks to a not-so-righteous hack of BlogRolling a little while back, that fun little system remains down, with no ETA of the return of services. As such, this post will stand in the place of me going through and trying……
Minstrel on 27 Nov 2008 at 0938 #
Thanks for the information Linoge. I’m squirreling away some bucks to eventually get one of these.
matt on 08 Jan 2009 at 1726 #
what scope mount do you have ? & where did you get it ? thanks!
Minstrel on 08 Jan 2009 at 1759 #
Matt,
I have yet to get one of these, let alone a scope mount. I’m still saving my recycled beer can money.
matt on 08 Jan 2009 at 1936 #
well you should spend your time wizlly while you drink your self to saveings ……& find a “far & few ” scope mount Recon X by american deffence manufactuers dosnt work w/ sheperd scope
Minstrel on 08 Jan 2009 at 1956 #
Thanks, Matt . . .
That’s a pitfall I hope I don’t fall into when getting accessories down the line.