
125" blade with a Trijicon tritium insert in front and a fully adjustable. The iron sights consist of a winged XS Sight Systems. This version of the rifle arrives with two sighting systems installed and accommodations for a third. The muzzle of the 16.25" medium-profile carbon-steel barrel is fitted with a slim multi-port brake that brings the total barrel length to just under 18". The carbon-steel components have been treated with a non-reflective black Parkerized finish that blends in neatly with the matte black of the lightweight composite stock.

That being said, the company has done a good job of giving it a balanced feel off the bench and making it 2 lbs. No matter how you slice it, the M1A is a big gun and Springfield isn't going to monkey with a proven system by experimenting with lightweight alloys. Like its compatriots, the SOCOM 16 CQB is a semi-automatic rifle that operates using the battle-tested M1A gas piston, a rotating bolt and an all-steel action. Here's a closer look at the Springfield SOCOM 16 CQB M1A model designed specifically for up-close and personal situations. However, with a few adjustments to the rifle's configuration, it becomes a potent close-quarters combat platform. With its medium-weight National Match barrel and adjustable stock, that rifle can really reach out to far-off targets. Not long ago I spent some quality time on the range with Springfield's long-range Loaded M1A target model. Often lauded for its durability and accuracy, the M1A platform chambered in 7.62 NATO/.308 Win.
