Springfield M1A SOCOM 16
Springfield Armory, Inc. · Battle Rifle · In Production · 2004
Also known as: M1A SOCOM 16, SOCOM 16
Overview
The Springfield M1A SOCOM 16 is the most compact rifle in the M1A series, a civilian semi-automatic M14-pattern battle rifle in 7.62x51mm NATO built by Springfield Armory, Inc. of Geneseo, Illinois. Its 16.25-inch barrel is mated to the gas system and capped with a proprietary muzzle brake that tames the recoil of the shortened, full-power platform. A forward scout-style Picatinny rail and XS tritium front sight support intermediate-eye-relief optics or fast iron-sight target acquisition. Despite its short length, it retains the M1A's White-system short-stroke gas piston, rotating bolt, match-tuned two-stage trigger, and USGI magazine compatibility, making it a maneuverable, hard-hitting truck or brush gun.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 4037 g (142.4 oz) |
| Overall Length | 946 mm (37.24") |
| Barrel Length | 413 mm (16.26") |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Short Stroke |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Two Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 10 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 762 m/s (2500 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 2758 J (2034 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 400 m (437 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 279 mm (10.98") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
| Finish | Parkerized |
Calibers
- 7.62x51mm NATO · primary · 7.62 NATO — also known as .308 Winchester
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: M14 Pattern Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety In Trigger Guard
- Features: White System Short Stroke Gas Piston, Rotating Bolt, Proprietary Muzzle Brake, Forward Scout Picatinny Rail, Xs Tritium Front Sight, Match Grade Two Stage Trigger, Usgi M14 Magazine Compatible
Base model
Service history
Operators
- Civilian sport/competition shooters · adopted 2004 · as M1A SOCOM 16
Production
Production years: 2004-present
Production volumes not publicly published.
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
The 16.25-inch barrel sacrifices roughly 150 fps of muzzle velocity versus a standard 22-inch M1A. The proprietary muzzle brake is essential to managing the increased blast and recoil of the short barrel. Sold with both synthetic and walnut stock options, and in a CQB chassis variant.
Background
Despite the 'SOCOM' name evoking US special-operations hardware, the SOCOM 16 was never a military-issue rifle - Springfield Armory coined the name to market a compact, hard-recoiling civilian M14 carbine that distills the full-power battle rifle into a 16-inch package.