The brand new M1A SOCOM 16 CQB from Springfield is compact, yet powerful. It features a 5-Position CQB (Close Quarters Battle) Stock and the M-Lok Rail System. The 16-inch barrel on the M1A Socom 16 CQB is made possible by a retuned gas system.
I was very surprised with how great sportsmansoutdoorsuperstore.com did, considering how low the price is compared to other local stores. This M1A looks and feels great. It was packed great in the nice carry bag and the weapon is clearly brand new. I was scared to purchase a weapon online, but I will be doing so more often now after this purchase. You may want to wait for the model with the Red Dot attached if you want to mount a sight above the stripper clip though. I had a very hard time finding another stripper clip guide to replace the one found with the Vortex Venom M1A model. Other than that, this weapon is clearly a quality product.
The last time I shot an M14 was 23 years ago in the Navy. It's just like riding a bike...you don't forget. So happy I bought this rifle! It's the right amount of nostalgia and fire-power. I like the iron sights, however a buddy at the 200 yd. range let me borrow his Trijicon MRO red dot. Wow....no parallax or adjustments and no magnification. It's a little more comfortable in target acquisition when standing or moving around. I may have to get an MRO soon. I fed the rifle 40rds. each of Federal, PMC, PPU and Fiocchi...no misfeeds, stovepipes or ejection failures. This is my second firearm purchase with SOSS and I am very pleased with the overall experience. Thanks Joe
Wrote my review in the comments section by mistake. The moment I saw this configuration, I knew I had to have it. After the first 80 rds through it, I'm certain it was a great purchase! If you've been on the fence, or waiting for a great non stock config to arrive then the wait is over. Don't hesitate, get yours before they sell out.