Socom 16 vs Scout Squad & Walnut stock vs black composite stock

[ebuckler]

If forced to choose one of these models:

View attachment 17933​ M1A™ SOCOM 16 RIFLE​ .308 | BLACK​

M1A™ TANKER RIFLE​ .308 | WALNUT​

M1A™ SCOUT SQUAD™ RIFLE​ .308 | BLACK​

M1A™ SCOUT SQUAD™ RIFLE​ .308 | WALNUT​

which one would you choose and why? Does wood vs composite play a roll? Thanks!

I have the scout/squad with the walnut and besides being an awesome rifle it is a work of art. So you get dings in the wood, call it character!

 

[Blackfeather]

Socom 16 vs Scout Squad?

16.25" or 18"?

The 18" Bush, Scout, MK14 Mod 0 & 1 are the better option.

You get a little more muzzle velocity from the 18" than the 16.25", but the biggest difference is how easy it is to change front sights and muzzle devices on the 18" compared to how difficult it is to do the same on a 16.25". The 18" uses a castle nut just like the 22", the 16.25" uses a proprietary one piece gas lock front sight base and muzzle break.

Shorties: I have owned 3 different M14s with 18" barrels in the past, and I currently own a single M14 with a 16.25". My CQB-16 type SEI is an awesome rifle that I will keep, but I prefer an 18" barrel for the reasons stated above.​