is the socom16 an advanced m14?

[Neal Myers]

It seems to me to be the solution to a problem that doesn't exist. If the idea had value, you'd would think that at least 1 law enforcement agency would buy them.

The M14-type rifle represents a huge improvement over the M1 rifle. The short barreled versions of the M14-type rifle offer what? A couple of inches shorter? Who cares? Just a marketing strategy to sell more product.

Neal

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[browningautorifle]

A couple of inches shorter?

It's something neat for the high speed crowd. Everything has to be a carbine...

[.45s r best]

I have one of the earlier Socom's that I purchased in 2008. To me at least, they appear to be of a little better quality than the ones manufactured today. I purchased it on a whim because I like M1A's and I like carbines. At first I was a little disappointed in it. However, as I got used to shooting it, I have come to enjoy it and I am glad that I have it. I have a red dot sight on it and I typically shoot it out to the 100 yards. Accuracy at this range is pretty good, I have not tried it further than 100 yards so I cannot say how accurate it would be. As far as operation, I have had zero problems with it. Again, I like it and I have no regrets that I purchased it. However it is my opinion that it takes a little getting used to shooting and it may not be for everyone. By the way, it is L-O-U-D loud! While you may enjoy shooting it, the guy next to you may be real happy when you are gone!