“With the Socom 16 CQB we wanted to really optimize the platform for indoor or field close quarters use.”Ī close combat rifle requires customization when it comes to accessories like lights, lasers and optics. “There’s never been a question about the effectiveness of the M1A™ platform for serious fight-stopping use,” observes Springfield Armory® CEO Dennis Reese. In short, the grip and control components are specifically designed to allow interoperability with the widest possible array of aftermarket options to suit specific customer needs. The grip itself is AK-rifle compatible, so it can easily be swapped with any standard aftermarket model. The Socom 16 CQB features a new pistol grip that facilitates retention and control over the rifle with the firing hand. The all new adjustable buttstock is mounted on a standard AR-type receiver extension tube, so customers can choose from hundreds of compatible stock options to suit their specific mission requirements. What makes the Socom 16 CQB shine are the handling improvements. Nearly ten inches shorter than the M1A™ standard model, the CQB offers quick and easy handling for defensive use indoors or out. The Socom 16 CQB is not just a smaller and more maneuverable M1A™ it’s been designed specifically to excel in close quarter applications. Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the newest member of the M1A™ family, the Socom 16 CQB. GENESEO, IL, Janu– Trusted for decades for its authoritative stopping power and reliability, the M1A™ platform is now optimized for close quarters defensive use.