Im going to be picking up an M1A soon, I like the socom 16 with the 16 inch barrel, I also like the scout with the 18 inch barrel, but I have an oppertunity to get an collector GI M14 style M1A, anybody have a preference and why?
2006-10-20 05:11:01 · 4 answers · asked by Jared S 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I would personally go with the M14. For one reason, it is a quality firearm, built in the tradtion and patterned after the venerable M1 Garand from WWII, and still in use until the M14 debut in the early 60's.
The second reason is because what in the hell are you going to do with a SOCOM 16? Are you going to hunt? Shoot for fun? Either way, their are easier and cheaper ways to do either one and still get a quality hi-powered rifle.
2006-10-20 09:16:41 · answer #1 · answered by The_moondog 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the SOCOM16, I love the size and portability, I used to keep one in my vehicle at all times when I was working in the Texas Panhandle. It is surprising how tame the recoil is and it is very accurate.
My brother owns the scout and he thinks it is great. I have shot it and can say the same. Between the Scout and the SOCOM I think it is purely a matter of taste.
The friend who convinced me to buy the SOCOM owns about 12 M1A1 collectible quality rifles. I think they are beautiful and I am envious of him but I will wait. He does not fire them that often for fear of damage and loss of value. I believe a gun is made to be shot and enjoyed. I will wait until I am a millionaire like him so that I can own collectibles and shooters as well.
I know that I did not give you any concrete suggestions, I believe they are such great rifles that it is purely a matter of taste.
2006-10-20 12:34:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what you want it for if you want long range get a long barrel if you want to hunt deer get a short barrel as your target will rarely be over a 100 yards away when you detect it. If you want it for a military look get the GI version it will impress your friends it's also very easy to maintain. I loved that gun when I was in the Navy. Both the GI and the scout are good canidates for a scope if you want that sniper look.
2006-10-20 12:24:25 · answer #3 · answered by brian L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just do it!
;-)G1 M14
Make your friends say ohhh yea!!!!
2006-10-20 12:57:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋