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Posted: 9/11/2007 5:15:02 PM EDT
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First off - I DO NOT want to start a huge cluster of bashing. I would like some intelligent help on this purchase. I want a 308 semi-auto. Was leaning toward a M1A/SOCOM II but have had some thoughts of an AR10. I have a nostalgic lean toward the M1A and already have a black rifle. I would go with a Springfield on the M1A side but have no clue on the AR platform. What can I expect from each from reliability and accuracy? Looking for a shooter that is accurate but fun, and no I can't afford both unless we take up a collection fund with wife approval. Thanks in advance, Charlie |
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i'll vote for the M1A, either a standard or match model, and learn how to use the irons, not a big fan of the short/socom or whatever models, i also have been thinking of a .308 AR, but that is low on the want list at this time, buy a bunch of mags, a good scope mount if you really have to have one, but spend any extra $$$ on ammo and range time M1A's are fantastic rifles,,, |
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So your not sure if you would want a standard M1A or a SOCOM? Well that makes your choice easy if you decide to go M1A. I say go scout squad. You can suppress the scout, where you cant the SOCOM. It is shorter than the standard and IMHO easier to carry than the standard. It is a great rifle. My vote is go for the M1A, but get the scout. Here is mine. I took the scout scope mount off, I dont like that position for a scope and I am not an aimpoint fan. 
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I have seen several guys using them at Appleseeds. One ran perfectly. The other had the front sight shear through after about a few hundred rounds. Evidently, SA has been dealing with a batch of front sights that had a bad heat treat. I like the longer M1As better. The muzzle blast on the SOCOM is pretty harsh. However, I have spent a lot of time shooting a DPMS AP4 308. With its flash suppressor, there isn't nearly as much concussion, and it is quite pleasant to shoot. Either one is a good choice. Pick the one you like the best. Like others have said, I give a slight reliability edge to the M1A/SOCOM II. I give a huge accuracy edge to the .308 AR. |
While there is a point to the lack of performance out of a 16" barrel, its not the reason I went with a scout. I went with the scout because I can suppress it if I so desire to. You can not do that with the SOCOM II or SOCOM 16. As for the single reason I do not like the SOCOM II, I think the rail system is too heavy. I (as in me) do not need those on my M1A, but if you like it buy it. My friend has a SOCOM 16 and loves it. |
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