Can I install a longer barrel on my Socom 16?

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Can I install a longer barrel on my Socom 16?

Posted: 9/13/2010 8:41:28 AM EDT

I don't see much info but I'm asking due to the 'special flash suppressor/muzzle brake' on the Socoms.

Can I drop a standard 18-22" barrel on this thing if I wanted to?

Posted: 9/13/2010 11:15:32 AM EDT

[#1]

Yes, but you obviously wont be able to retain the stock muzzle brake.

Posted: 9/14/2010 10:14:58 AM EDT

[#2]

Way easier to sell it or trade it to get what you want.

Posted: 9/14/2010 6:41:30 PM EDT

[#3]

If you really want a different barrel length, trade that rifle for the one you want. Any standard barrel will fit, but you may need an original gas cylinder setup and flash hider assembly.

Posted: 9/14/2010 9:08:54 PM EDT

[#4]

I would take the SOCOM 16 into a gun shop and say "I want to trade this in for a new standard M1A" and that would be that. new SOCOM 16 $1800, new standard $1600. I figure your SOCOM is used so take that for what it's worth.

Posted: 9/15/2010 8:59:41 AM EDT

[#5]

My SOCOM II was part of a bigger trade that included getting rid of a Super Match - I didn't think I'd like to 16" barrel, but I've come to love the damn thing. That said, I had planned on just trading for a full-size one instead of going to the trouble of modifying theone I had.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Can I install a longer barrel on my Socom 16?

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