Springfield M1A Socom

COWBOYF550 · February 22nd, 2007, 10:25 PM

Hey y'all I've been eying a Springfield M1A SOCOM, (this is in addition to a stock Springfield M1A) I was wondering if any of you out there had any suggestions for accessories for the SOCOM. I was thinking of an AIMPOINT Scope. After that, I'm stuck. I might just want to leave it like that but if there's some accessories I might have overlooked ten I'd appreciate it if you could give me some advice. Thanks in advance for your help.

-COWBOYF550

'75scout · February 23rd, 2007, 12:01 AM

I like the VLTOR and Fulton Armory/SAGE stocks. But I could buy a good AR for the price of the Sage stock.

COWBOYF550 · February 23rd, 2007, 12:27 AM

Well the AR is already taken care of I'm just looking to see what else I could at to the Vltor Quad Rail. It's also got a 16" Barrel, Mussle Brake, and Trijicon Front Sight. It's more of a CQC ifle. I'm thinking a Forearm Grip and a Tac Light.

goawayfarm · February 23rd, 2007, 09:39 AM

I'm on the look out for a SOCOM, as soon as I find one for a good deal, most have been running $1400-1500. As for accessories, all I'd want would be a good scope/red-dot.

I also like the Aimpoint, I have one for my AR, one on a shotgun & one I use on a Marlin Guide Gun. They work well & can take any abuse you throw at them.

OPFOR · February 23rd, 2007, 10:06 AM

I rig up my CQB long gun (granted, it's not a SOCOM) with the following:

EOTech HoloSight or Leupold Mk 4 CQ/T (You may want a little magnification on tap, considering you are carrying a 7.62N rifle)

Knight's Armament Vertical Foregrip (I was never a big fan of VFGs, until I started carrying one. Now, I love them for CQB/medium range rifles. They make turning/pivoting easier, control recoil for quick series easier, and put my hand in perfect position to thumb-activate the push button tail cap of the last item on the list...)

SureFire M95 series Weapon Light (or any high quality weapon mounted light).

Of course, what I use my rifle for may be different than what you use yours for, but a good optic, grip, and light are the basics for me... The AN/PAQ-4 is only for the really bad days!

COWBOYF550 · February 24th, 2007, 03:09 AM

Thanks for the help y'all. I'll let you know what I decide to do and I'll definately post some pics.

February 22nd, 2007, 10:25 PM	#1
COWBOYF550 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: TEXAS Posts: 361	Springfield M1A Socom Hey y'all I've been eying a Springfield M1A SOCOM, (this is in addition to a stock Springfield M1A) I was wondering if any of you out there had any suggestions for accessories for the SOCOM. I was thinking of an AIMPOINT Scope. After that, I'm stuck. I might just want to leave it like that but if there's some accessories I might have overlooked ten I'd appreciate it if you could give me some advice. Thanks in advance for your help. -COWBOYF550

February 23rd, 2007, 12:01 AM	#2
'75scout Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,165	I like the VLTOR and Fulton Armory/SAGE stocks. But I could buy a good AR for the price of the Sage stock. __________________ Yeah I like Glocks, wanna fight about it!

February 23rd, 2007, 09:39 AM	#4
goawayfarm VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fork Union, Virginia Posts: 2,007	I'm on the look out for a SOCOM, as soon as I find one for a good deal, most have been running $1400-1500. As for accessories, all I'd want would be a good scope/red-dot. I also like the Aimpoint, I have one for my AR, one on a shotgun & one I use on a Marlin Guide Gun. They work well & can take any abuse you throw at them. __________________ Quemadmoeum gladius neminem occidit, occidentis telum est. "If you carry a gun, people will call you paranoid. If I have a gun, what do I have to be paranoid about?" -Clint Smith "An unarmed man can only flee from evil, and evil is not overcome by fleeing from it." -Jeff Cooper

February 23rd, 2007, 10:06 AM	#5
OPFOR VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Baghdad Posts: 2,455	I rig up my CQB long gun (granted, it's not a SOCOM) with the following: EOTech HoloSight or Leupold Mk 4 CQ/T (You may want a little magnification on tap, considering you are carrying a 7.62N rifle) Knight's Armament Vertical Foregrip (I was never a big fan of VFGs, until I started carrying one. Now, I love them for CQB/medium range rifles. They make turning/pivoting easier, control recoil for quick series easier, and put my hand in perfect position to thumb-activate the push button tail cap of the last item on the list...) SureFire M95 series Weapon Light (or any high quality weapon mounted light). Of course, what I use my rifle for may be different than what you use yours for, but a good optic, grip, and light are the basics for me... The AN/PAQ-4 is only for the really bad days! __________________ "It makes no difference what men think of war, said the judge. War endures. As well ask men what they think of stone. War was always here. Before man was, war waited for him. The ultimate trade awaiting its ultimate practitioner. That is the way it was and will be. That way and not some other way."

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February 23rd, 2007, 12:27 AM	#3
COWBOYF550 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: TEXAS Posts: 361	Well the AR is already taken care of I'm just looking to see what else I could at to the Vltor Quad Rail. It's also got a 16" Barrel, Mussle Brake, and Trijicon Front Sight. It's more of a CQC ifle. I'm thinking a Forearm Grip and a Tac Light.

February 24th, 2007, 03:09 AM	#6
COWBOYF550 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: TEXAS Posts: 361	Thanks for the help y'all. I'll let you know what I decide to do and I'll definately post some pics.