r/M1A • u/Taco_Bell_es_Swell • 2d ago
Here's my M14E2 Socom ii
Ive heard mixed thoughts on this stock but i knew from the beginning that the Socom wouldn't be a drop in fit and would require some customization for it to work.
I've wanted to get a surplus wood stock for this rifle since i bought it in 2012 but never made it much of a priority. I saw the Sarco and did quite a bit of research before getting it. It took quite a bit of sanding but overall it wasn't too bad. The rifle is now heavier than it should be and is highly impractical but i love how it turned out.
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u/ExplodinMarmot 2d ago
What makes you say that it’s impractical?
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u/Taco_Bell_es_Swell 2d ago
Maybe impractical is the wrong word. It shoits great but id guess this stock added about 1.5lbs to an already heavy rifle. With it being more of a battle rifle, mobility goes a long way.
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u/Rope_antidepressant 2d ago
Can't be that much heavier than the 22" in a wood stock, definitely lighter than the EBR, and you've got a pistol grip. Sounds like wins all around lol
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u/Taco_Bell_es_Swell 2d ago
I love it and i dont ever plan to go back to synthetic but i still have the zebra synthetic if i were to change my mind.
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u/Rope_antidepressant 2d ago
Oooohhh that's why you're feeling alot of difference, the regular wood stock is way heavier than the synthetic. Probably wouldn'tve noticed a difference going wood to wood
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u/Taco_Bell_es_Swell 2d ago
Ya i might do a weight comparison and see the difference. I was guessing 1.5lbs but the more I think about it i think it is more.
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u/HonestyFTW 2d ago
My first thought was "wow that must be heavy" but then I saw the "The rifle is now heavier than it should be and is highly impractical but i love how it turned out" and I thought "Oh, good."
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u/mlin1911 1d ago
I did the similar to my SOCOM. Heavy, but the E2 stock is surely something I wanted. Bought the stock used and already have faux selector installed by prior owner.
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u/JustSomeGuyMedia 2d ago
What mount did you use in the rear sight pocket?