M1A Socom Brake replacement

pcxxxx42 · April 25, 2021, 09:01 PM

My rifle came with a synthetic stock, muzzle brake, barrel mounted rail, and night sights in front.

I can't shoot this weapon for metallic beasts at my range due to the brake.

"It's unfair to the other shooters"

WhatbuchaWoosies?

I can tell you from Springfield tech support the following information:

"I can tell you that the muzzle break is removable, the thread pitch is 0.670 x 40."

That's a thread diameter of about 43/64"

Are not these threads a bit different????

I can put a can on it and everbody will be happy.

Whoa! Even if I can get the brake off, what kinds of options have I for a omega-300 flash suppressor / adapter ???

tanks

Pathfinder45 · April 28, 2021, 01:18 AM

My friend has a Socom 16.... When that thing comes out, I just have to take a walk. Even with the best earplugs, I simply cannot be anywhere nearby except crouching directly behind him at his 6 o'clock; not 5, not 7, but 6. I've shot the thing and it's not so bad for the shooter, but it's hell on anyone else.

Donald duck · April 28, 2021, 05:53 AM

That's why muzzle brakes are not allowed in NRA high-power.

SR420 · April 28, 2021, 06:25 AM

Smith Enterprise makes a kit that allows you to run a Vortex flash hider and a standard front sight. I use this kit on my 16.25" M14.

April 25, 2021, 09:01 PM	#1
pcxxxx42 Member Join Date: August 28, 2012 Location: In AZ, Where Free Men Live Posts: 51	M1A Socom Brake replacement My rifle came with a synthetic stock, muzzle brake, barrel mounted rail, and night sights in front. I can't shoot this weapon for metallic beasts at my range due to the brake. "It's unfair to the other shooters" WhatbuchaWoosies? I can tell you from Springfield tech support the following information: "I can tell you that the muzzle break is removable, the thread pitch is 0.670 x 40." That's a thread diameter of about 43/64" Are not these threads a bit different???? I can put a can on it and everbody will be happy. Whoa! Even if I can get the brake off, what kinds of options have I for a omega-300 flash suppressor / adapter ??? tanks __________________ NRA & CRPA Life Member for over 35 years

April 28, 2021, 06:25 AM	#4
SR420 Senior Member Join Date: May 12, 2005 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 3,336	Smith Enterprise makes a kit that allows you to run a Vortex flash hider and a standard front sight. I use this kit on my 16.25" M14. __________________ The History and Development of the M14 EBR

April 28, 2021, 01:18 AM	#2
Pathfinder45 Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2008 Posts: 3,224	My friend has a Socom 16.... When that thing comes out, I just have to take a walk. Even with the best earplugs, I simply cannot be anywhere nearby except crouching directly behind him at his 6 o'clock; not 5, not 7, but 6. I've shot the thing and it's not so bad for the shooter, but it's hell on anyone else.

April 28, 2021, 05:53 AM	#3
Donald duck Member Join Date: April 19, 2021 Posts: 34	That's why muzzle brakes are not allowed in NRA high-power.