Springfield Armory M1A SOCOM 16 .308 Win Semi-Auto Rifle | 16" Carbon-Steel Barrel, Tac-Pro Cheek Rest, Kydex Handguard
The Springfield Armory M1A SOCOM 16 packs the classic M14 lineage into a compact, 16-inch-barreled platform built for fast handling. This example stands out with a factory-tuned National Match two-stage trigger, a proprietary SOCOM muzzle brake, and user-installed Tac-Pro CR-14 cheek rest plus a Kydex upper handguard. Seven 20-round magazines and one 10-round magazine round out a ready-to-run package for collectors and shooters who appreciate the M1A’s battle-proven design in a modern, maneuverable form.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
What’s Included
- Tac-Pro Inc. CR-14 polymer cheek rest (installed)
- Aftermarket Kydex upper handguard (installed)
- Seven 20-round steel USGI-style magazines
- One 10-round steel USGI-style magazine
The SOCOM 16 short-stroke gas system and 16.25-inch carbon-steel barrel give this rifle quick balance while maintaining the .308 Win. punch. A proprietary muzzle brake tames recoil and preserves flash signature, making rapid follow-up shots easier.
A forward scout Picatinny rail is machined into the barrel, allowing low-mounted optics without interfering with the iron sights. The sights themselves feature an XS tritium front post and a ghost-ring rear aperture fully adjustable for windage and elevation, maintaining the M1A’s proven sight picture in low light.
The receiver is forged from 8620 alloy steel, parkerized to match the barrel and gas system. A GI surplus bolt marked 7790186-SA F001854 is fitted, preserving compatibility with standard M14 pattern components.
Controls remain familiar: a standard magazine release, two-stage National Match tuned trigger averaging 5 lb, and an ambidextrous safety within the trigger guard. The fixed glass-fiber-reinforced polymer stock offers a 13.1-inch length of pull, textured grip surfaces, and pairs with the installed Tac-Pro cheek rest for a solid cheek weld when running optics.