Springfield Armory M1A SOCOM 16 CQB .308 Win Semi-Auto Rifle, 16.25 in Carbon Steel Barrel, Archangel CQB Chassis, Parkerized Black
The M1A SOCOM 16 CQB is a compact, .308 Win semi-automatic built around a 16.25 in barrel, a SOCOM short gas system, and an Archangel CQB composite chassis. It combines a 5-position collapsible stock and pistol grip with a forward barrel-mounted scout Picatinny rail and M-LOK forend. XS tritium front and adjustable ghost-ring rear sights, a parkerized carbon-steel receiver, and a SOCOM muzzle brake round out this purpose-built configuration made in the USA.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor scratches and blemishes are present.
What's Included
- Springfield Armory M1A SOCOM 16 CQB rifle
- Original case
- Paperwork
- 1x 10-round M14/M1A-pattern steel magazine
- 1x 20-round M14/M1A-pattern steel magazine
- 1x 30-round M14/M1A-pattern steel magazine
This SOCOM 16 CQB variant features a 16.25 in carbon steel barrel with 6-groove rifling and a SOCOM muzzle brake, paired to a SOCOM short gas system. The 1:11 RH twist supports a broad range of .308 Win loads while maintaining the platform’s renowned reliability.
The Archangel CQB composite chassis adds a black polymer, 5-position collapsible stock with an adjustable length of pull (approximately 11.5–14.5 in) and a pistol grip with an AK-pattern grip interface. The forend integrates M-LOK slots with installed short Picatinny rail sections for accessory placement.
Target-focused sights include an XS tritium front post and a ghost-ring rear aperture that is adjustable for windage and elevation. A forward barrel-mounted scout Picatinny rail ahead of the receiver provides a stable mounting surface on the barrel.
The receiver and barrel wear a matte black parkerized finish over carbon steel. Overall length is approximately 35.5–38.5 in (stock collapsed–extended), with an unloaded weight about 9.2–9.3 lb. The rifle accepts standard M14/M1A detachable box magazines and is manufactured by Springfield Armory in Geneseo, IL (Mfg Part Number AA9611).