Springfield Armory M1A SOCOM 16 308 Tactical Rifle
Compact 7.62 NATO tactical rifle with 16.25" carbon barrel, tritium front sight, ghost ring rear sight, and black composite stock. Full rifle power in a remarkably portable package.
The Compact Powerhouse: M1A SOCOM 16
Springfield Armory's M1A SOCOM 16 represents a significant achievement in rifle design: full 7.62 NATO power in a genuinely compact, portable platform. When introduced in 2004, this rifle changed expectations about what was possible in a short-barreled tactical rifle.
Key Features
- Barrel & Action: 16.25-inch carbon steel barrel with 1:11 twist rate, specially engineered gas system with proprietary muzzle brake to reduce felt recoil and muzzle rise
- Sights: XS post front sight with tritium insert for rapid target acquisition in low light; enlarged ghost ring aperture rear sight with MOA adjustment for windage and elevation
- Furniture: Black composite stock; forward scout-style Picatinny rail for optics mounting
- Magazine: One 10-round parkerized steel magazine
- Trigger: 5-6 pound two-stage trigger
Specifications
- Caliber: 7.62 NATO (.308 Winchester)
- Overall Length: 37.25 inches
- Weight: 8.8 pounds (with empty magazine)
- Finish: Black parkerized steel receiver and barrel
Why the SOCOM 16?
This rifle delivers full rifle-caliber performance without the bulk of a standard M1A. The compact profile makes it ideal for tactical applications, home defense, and situations where maneuverability matters. The proprietary muzzle brake significantly reduces recoil impulse, making follow-up shots faster and more accurate. Tritium sights ensure you can acquire targets quickly, day or night.
Features
- 2 stage military trigger
- scout mount rail
- xs post tritium front sight
