[Tom Will]

I have only recently started browsing the forums and think i picked up somewhere along the way that the SOCOMs shorter barrel limits the ability to install other things later on. I apologize, but I say "things" because at this point i dont even know what you would install...scopes? flashlights? muzzle breaks? flash suppressors?
Other things?

I am concerned about the future versatility of the shorter model i guess.

Thanks 8)

 

[1911_Mitch]

yes

From what I understand, the SOCOM has proprietary threads on the barrel or gas system (business end) which would prevent use of aftermarket muzzle breaks or flash supressors. Generally SOCOMS will work with any sights/scopes you want (forward mounted) but SA has been reported to have problems with some scope bases mounted to receivers. Generally the Smith Enterprises mount has the best success and the ARMS has some trouble with the newer SA receivers.

 

[Tom Will]

Re: yes

From what I understand, the SOCOM has proprietary threads on the barrel or gas system (business end) which would prevent use of aftermarket muzzle breaks or flash supressors. Generally SOCOMS will work with any sights/scopes you want (forward mounted) but SA has been reported to have problems with some scope bases mounted to receivers. Generally the Smith Enterprises mount has the best success and the ARMS has some trouble with the newer SA receivers.

I am a total nooB. What does ARMS mean?

SO the SOCOM cant have a rear mounted scope? Hmm....

 

[Harley Rider]

from one nooB to another (glad to see there are more of us out there) I think they are talking about http://www.fulton-armory.com/ARMS18.htm

 

[Fred Smith]

The newer Sa's have trouble with scope mounts Arms is a brand of scope mount the #18 fits the m14- m1a