The Springfield Armory M1A SOCOM 16 is a compact M1A-platform semi-automatic rifle chambered in .308 Win / 7.62x51mm NATO that is optimized for close-quarters and tactical-range applications. Its shortened 16.25-inch barrel, shortened gas system and Archangel CQB adjustable stock make it easier to maneuver in confined spaces while retaining the M1A action. The SOCOM 16 is specified with XS tritium front sight and an enlarged ghost-ring rear sight for fast, low-light sighting and ships with a single removable 10-round magazine.

Key Specifications

• The rifle is chambered in .308 Win / 7.62x51mm NATO for common centerfire ammunition availability.
• The barrel measures 16.25 inches and is described as carbon steel with a parkerized/black finish in source data.
• The overall length ranges from 35.5 to 38.5 inches depending on stock position.
• The unloaded weight is approximately 9.3 pounds as specified by the manufacturer data.
• The standard rifling rate is 1:11″ right-hand twist with six grooves.
• The rifle ships with one removable 10-round Parkerized steel magazine.
• The stock is an Archangel CQB composite chassis with a 5-position adjustable buttstock and a 2-position adjustable cheek piece.
• Sights include an XS post front sight with tritium insert and an enlarged ghost-ring aperture rear sight with MOA adjustment for windage and elevation.
• The muzzle is fitted with a muzzle brake as specified in the product data.

This SOCOM 16 variant focuses on controllability and handling for users who require a compact semi-automatic rifle for tactical training, range work, or close-quarters scenarios. The combination of a shortened gas system, dedicated muzzle device and the Archangel CQB chassis keeps follow-up shot recovery manageable while preserving the M1A action’s reliability. The sight package supports rapid target acquisition in varied lighting conditions.

This model includes a single 10-round magazine; note that several U.S. states restrict magazine capacity to 10 rounds (Hawaii, California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, and Colorado). Product availability and shipping may be restricted: source data indicates no direct ship to California, no sale to Illinois (PICA), and exclusion from sales to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Confirm that purchases comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws.