M1A SOCOM Muzzle device removal?

Blue Duck · June 1, 2020, 12:34 AM

I have wanted a Springfield M1A SOCOM off and on, but have always been uneasy about getting one because of the loud report, due to the muzzle device.

I have shot 308 carbines, plain barrel, and not found them to be all that loud or even that bad on recoil, so I don't care about the increased recoil, as the rifle is no lightweight, anyway, but I hate the loud report of about any rifle with a compensator.

Has anyone had the device removed from a SOCOM or maybe covered up. Yes, I know, just wear ear protection, but as a hunting, ranch rifle, sometimes there isn't time to put ear protection on, when needing to get off a fast shot at a fleeting opportunity. Anyone? Suggestions?

FrankenMauser · June 1, 2020, 12:22 PM

The front sight is integral to the muzzle brake.
If you want to pull the brake, you have to replace the sight.

**Unclenick** · June 1, 2020, 04:48 PM

The simplest solution is to call SA and ask if they will sell you the sight assembly without the holes drilled in.

Blue Duck · June 1, 2020, 11:02 PM

Thank you,

I have thought about just machining a solid sleeve and sodering it on over the holes. On second thought that might mess the sight up.

**Unclenick** · June 2, 2020, 06:56 AM

Since I don't have one to look at, I couldn't tell if the steel was thick enough to support threading, either. If it were, perhaps it could accommodate a suppressor or an adapter for one, which would help with recoil.

But then it wouldn't be a short rifle anymore.

**4V50 Gary** · June 3, 2020, 10:17 AM

Get rid of the muzzle brake and put on a flash suppressor.

June 1, 2020, 12:34 AM	#1
Blue Duck Senior Member Join Date: October 15, 2006 Posts: 397	M1A SOCOM Muzzle device removal? I have wanted a Springfield M1A SOCOM off and on, but have always been uneasy about getting one because of the loud report, due to the muzzle device. I have shot 308 carbines, plain barrel, and not found them to be all that loud or even that bad on recoil, so I don't care about the increased recoil, as the rifle is no lightweight, anyway, but I hate the loud report of about any rifle with a compensator. Has anyone had the device removed from a SOCOM or maybe covered up. Yes, I know, just wear ear protection, but as a hunting, ranch rifle, sometimes there isn't time to put ear protection on, when needing to get off a fast shot at a fleeting opportunity. Anyone? Suggestions?

June 1, 2020, 12:22 PM	#2
FrankenMauser Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2008 Location: In the valley above the plain Posts: 13,060	The front sight is integral to the muzzle brake. If you want to pull the brake, you have to replace the sight. __________________ Don't even try it. It's even worse than the internet would lead you to believe.

June 1, 2020, 04:48 PM	#3
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 20,459	The simplest solution is to call SA and ask if they will sell you the sight assembly without the holes drilled in. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

June 2, 2020, 06:56 AM	#5
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 20,459	Since I don't have one to look at, I couldn't tell if the steel was thick enough to support threading, either. If it were, perhaps it could accommodate a suppressor or an adapter for one, which would help with recoil. But then it wouldn't be a short rifle anymore. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

June 3, 2020, 10:17 AM	#6
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,647	Get rid of the muzzle brake and put on a flash suppressor. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

June 1, 2020, 11:02 PM	#4
Blue Duck Senior Member Join Date: October 15, 2006 Posts: 397	Thank you, I have thought about just machining a solid sleeve and sodering it on over the holes. On second thought that might mess the sight up.

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