Springfield Armory M1A SOCOM 16 CQB – .308 Win, 16.25", with HEX Dragonfly (AA9611D)

The M1A is the civilian M14 — a real battle rifle with a real op-rod and a real .308 chamber — and the SOCOM 16 CQB is the version built to be handled indoors. A 16.25" barrel with a shortened gas system and a muzzle brake, wearing an Archangel composite chassis with a five-position collapsible buttstock, an AK-style pistol grip, a flared magwell, and M-LOK at 3, 6, and 9 o'clock. Sights are the SOCOM's signature XS tritium post front and ghost ring rear, and this configuration adds a HEX Dragonfly red dot mounted to the stripper clip guide. Springfield SKU AA9611D, UPC 706397956561.

A Battle Rifle That Handles Like a Carbine

Cutting an M14 to 16.25" and shortening the gas system produces a rifle that swings and points like a carbine while still firing full-power .308 Winchester. The muzzle brake is what makes that livable — a 16" .308 without one is unpleasant. At 9 pounds 3 ounces and 35.5" to 38.5" depending on stock position, it is a substantial rifle, and that mass is doing work.

The Sights Are Excellent

The SOCOM 16 gets Springfield's best iron sight setup: an XS post front with a tritium insert on a .125 blade, and a ghost ring rear with a .135 aperture, MOA adjustable for both windage and elevation. That's a fast, rugged, low-light-capable system, and it's a genuine step up from the National Match irons on a Scout Squad if defensive use is the point.

The HEX Dragonfly

This configuration adds a HEX Dragonfly red dot, which Springfield describes as mounting to the stripper clip guide — "in the perfect spot for close range, both-eyes-open engagements." It has scratch-resistant, anti-glare glass and is a standard-size dot rather than a micro. Mounting there keeps the optic low and rearward without needing a scout rail or a receiver-mounted base.

The Archangel CQB Chassis

• Five-position collapsible buttstock — adjusts for body armor, layers, or a smaller shooter.
• AK-style pistol grip.
• Flared magwell for faster reloads.
• M-LOK slots at 3, 6, and 9 o'clock.

M1A SOCOM 16 CQB Specifications

SOCOM 16 CQB vs. SOCOM 16 vs. Scout Squad

Short version: the CQB is the SOCOM 16 with a collapsible pistol-grip chassis. The Scout Squad is a longer-barreled rifle with traditional match irons and a forward scope mount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the red dot come installed?
The HEX Dragonfly is factory-supplied with this configuration and mounts to the stripper clip guide. Contact us to confirm installation state on the unit in stock.

Is the stock folding?
No — it's a five-position collapsible buttstock on the Archangel chassis, not a folder.

Will it shoot 7.62 NATO?
Springfield lists the caliber as .308 Win (7.62x51mm NATO).

How many magazines?
One 10-round magazine is included.

All firearm purchases must ship to a licensed FFL dealer. Manufacturer specifications are subject to change without notice.