Okay, I am old guy, have standard M1A's for years, but what do you want to do with the SOCOM? I speak from more experience than others, maybe, oh well, what does an old guy know. I have had a SOCOM 16 since 2005 when they came out. Had a Scout before, well, I will never have another Scout. I have turned young ones on to the SOCOM easily. I have several with different optics and use them primarily for hog hunting, and that is the main thing for me. The Muzzle Brake is AWESOME. Now, if you wish to discuss more I would be glad to do so, but there are several people, members here, who I have obtained the '16 for them and they will not part with them. But then what do I know, KIDS?