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Springfield SOCOM Version 1 vs version 2???

moreammoplz
I found a Springfield SOCOM 308 rifle and it states that it is Version 1. While searching Gunbroker most show version 2.

What is the difference??????

Thank you.

What would be a good price for a Version 1 rifle with composite stock?
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  • shilowar
    "Springfield's SOCOM 16 is the shortened version of its M1A that was built by military request. The 16-inch-barreled .308 sports a four-inch MIL-STD 1913 rail attached about 8 3/4 inches behind the front sight to accept a long-eye-relief scope, making the gun suitable for either close-quarters combat or long-range engagements, but according to some, a shortcoming of the SOCOM is the lack of rails for attaching accessories.

    In response, Springfield developed the SOCOM II. One version has a MIL-STD 1913 rail running along the top of the barrel from the front of the receiver to just 2 1/4 inches behind the front sight. Another version extends the rail to the rear of the receiver and can accommodate a scope with standard eye relief. Springfield then adds rails to the bottom and both sides of the fore-end. The rail system can be removed in a matter of seconds by retracting two spring-loaded latches, revealing the standard fiberglass stock available in either black or Urban Camo. I received the Extended Cluster Rail version for testing."


    That is directly from SA's website....the difference is the Socom 2 has the rail system...if you plan on adding a bunch of clutter to your Socom then the 2 is what you want....vertical grips, scopes, maginifiers and bipods yada yada (oh yeah and flashlights)


    Looks like somewhere around $1500 would a be good deal...but that's just scanning the current offerings on GB


    I think your seeing more Socom 2s because the current trend is rails on everything...you can never have too many rails....its tacticool


    Yeah, it looks cool...functionality..not so much...I took an AR to a UPR Instructor School with a quad rail, vertical grip, light attached and Eotech....it took the first day for me to realize all that crap got in the way and just weighted down the rifle too much...that night everything came off except the Eotech, and I put the factory hand guards back on. The rifle felt soooo much lighter...I never really used the forward grip anyways...but that is my experience...others will differ I am sure
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  • moreammoplz
    PERFECT... THANK YOU.

    Being that I am an Arm Chair Commando I may need the rails. [:D]

    I was worried it was function related or something.

    thanks for the help...
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