Airsoft Guns Discussion

FireRat · October 27th, 2007, 22:54

What is the difference between the M14 and the M14 SOCOM. Is it just that the SOCOM version is shorter? I ask because I might be interested in buying one and I saw allt he cool addons for the M14 I wana know if they will fit the SOCOM version.

Donster · October 27th, 2007, 23:03

i have seen things such as the RAS unit fit the M14 Socom if i can recall, but i could be mistaken. Between the two of them, there is not much else different. The Socom has a better quality body i have read, heavier and a better feel. It also has the 20mm sight mount in the barrel cover. Other than that, they are exactly the same internally.

airsoft_pwns · October 28th, 2007, 16:31

Also a difference is the socom is more of a close quarters guns, compared to the oringinal design

Donster · October 28th, 2007, 17:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by airsoft_pwns

Also a difference is the socom is more of a close quarters guns, compared to the oringinal design

well if by C.Q. you mean like 4 inches shorter, then yes you are right. I know it looks shorter, but in realilty its not that noticeable.

Goodl2ussian · October 28th, 2007, 18:36

not a huge difference between the 2 to be honest with ya...I had a SOCOM it was a sweet gun, heavy mother lol not realy that much more CQBable than the std M14. As far as addons i think it'll be alright. If youre doing the top rail itll be fine, you might just have to take off the stock lil rail. If youre gonna get an EBR thats where you *Might* have a problem due to the shortet inner barrel.

ANother thing about the M14 SOCOM...inner barrel length is weird and TM M14s have special barrels, so if you ever want a tightbore down the road youd have to get a M14 length one and have it cut down. Unless RedWolf has some SOCOM ones by now.

ILLusion · October 28th, 2007, 20:18

Prometheus already makes a shorty 6.03mm tightbore inner barrel in 420mm length (versus 500mm for standard m14 length)

Amos · October 28th, 2007, 20:20

If you're interested in a RIS I have one for sale

ILLusion · October 28th, 2007, 20:26

So do I.

FireRat · October 28th, 2007, 20:54

so no complaints about the m14 then?

Goodl2ussian · October 28th, 2007, 21:12

none...besides a hella confusing mechbox XD haha other than that its a good gun =)

Donster · October 28th, 2007, 21:19

ya, i have heard the mechbox is difficult ot take apart cause its a version 7, so its not that common and such. I have also heard that the fire selector switch's internal connector is made out of cheapo plastic, but the person i talked to said it has yet to actually give him trouble. All in all, it shoots hard, accurate and just get a gunsmith to install any upgrades for you until you get the hang of it yourself, as you would for any first AEG regardless of the version of mechbox.

Goodl2ussian · October 28th, 2007, 21:48

the fire selector switch on mine was metal. (i think, pretty sure it was)

Donster · October 28th, 2007, 22:15

srry, i meant as in the internals. there is this plastic piece that goes around the mechbox that is attached to the fire slector on the outside of the gun. It is this piece that is weak.

CanadianJoker · October 28th, 2007, 22:27

hey firerat, ive played with you and your brother a coupe times out at bigfoot. the m14 is a wonderful gun, for bigfoot it would be really nice since it is a fairly open field. it might get a little tight in side the buildings but its nothing a little practice cant fix ive had my tm for a while now (and had a stocker before that) and i have no complaints. btw the stock tm m14 has more range and accuracy then most stock guns on the market, just ask six4 about it. anyways ttyl if you have any more questions just post here, or send me a message on msn.

FireRat · October 28th, 2007, 22:29

well i dont abuse my guns soo... lol lets hope no problems

TM M14 good choice then?

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October 27th, 2007, 22:54	#1
FireRat Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Maple Ridge, BC	M14 What is the difference between the M14 and the M14 SOCOM. Is it just that the SOCOM version is shorter? I ask because I might be interested in buying one and I saw allt he cool addons for the M14 I wana know if they will fit the SOCOM version.

October 28th, 2007, 20:18	#6
ILLusion GBB Whisperer Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Toronto	Prometheus already makes a shorty 6.03mm tightbore inner barrel in 420mm length (versus 500mm for standard m14 length) __________________ *Advanced Airsoft Armaments and Enhancements* Quick to the gun, sure of your grip. Quick to the threat, sure of your shot. Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas Accuracy, Power, Speed

October 28th, 2007, 20:20	#7
Amos Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tokushima, Japan	If you're interested in a RIS I have one for sale __________________ Custom Builds: FA3674U Krinkov G3SD6

October 27th, 2007, 23:03	#2
Donster Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: GTA	i have seen things such as the RAS unit fit the M14 Socom if i can recall, but i could be mistaken. Between the two of them, there is not much else different. The Socom has a better quality body i have read, heavier and a better feel. It also has the 20mm sight mount in the barrel cover. Other than that, they are exactly the same internally.

October 28th, 2007, 16:31	#3
airsoft_pwns Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: whom knows	Also a difference is the socom is more of a close quarters guns, compared to the oringinal design

October 28th, 2007, 18:36	#5
Goodl2ussian Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Calgary, AB	not a huge difference between the 2 to be honest with ya...I had a SOCOM it was a sweet gun, heavy mother lol not realy that much more CQBable than the std M14. As far as addons i think it'll be alright. If youre doing the top rail itll be fine, you might just have to take off the stock lil rail. If youre gonna get an EBR thats where you Might have a problem due to the shortet inner barrel. ANother thing about the M14 SOCOM...inner barrel length is weird and TM M14s have special barrels, so if you ever want a tightbore down the road youd have to get a M14 length one and have it cut down. Unless RedWolf has some SOCOM ones by now.

October 28th, 2007, 20:26	#8
ILLusion GBB Whisperer Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Toronto	So do I. __________________ *Advanced Airsoft Armaments and Enhancements* Quick to the gun, sure of your grip. Quick to the threat, sure of your shot. Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas Accuracy, Power, Speed

October 28th, 2007, 20:54	#9
FireRat Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Maple Ridge, BC	so no complaints about the m14 then?

October 28th, 2007, 21:12	#10
Goodl2ussian Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Calgary, AB	none...besides a hella confusing mechbox XD haha other than that its a good gun =)

October 28th, 2007, 21:19	#11
Donster Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: GTA	ya, i have heard the mechbox is difficult ot take apart cause its a version 7, so its not that common and such. I have also heard that the fire selector switch's internal connector is made out of cheapo plastic, but the person i talked to said it has yet to actually give him trouble. All in all, it shoots hard, accurate and just get a gunsmith to install any upgrades for you until you get the hang of it yourself, as you would for any first AEG regardless of the version of mechbox.

October 28th, 2007, 21:48	#12
Goodl2ussian Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Calgary, AB	the fire selector switch on mine was metal. (i think, pretty sure it was)

October 28th, 2007, 22:15	#13
Donster Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: GTA	srry, i meant as in the internals. there is this plastic piece that goes around the mechbox that is attached to the fire slector on the outside of the gun. It is this piece that is weak.

October 28th, 2007, 22:27	#14
CanadianJoker Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Maple Ridge, BC	hey firerat, ive played with you and your brother a coupe times out at bigfoot. the m14 is a wonderful gun, for bigfoot it would be really nice since it is a fairly open field. it might get a little tight in side the buildings but its nothing a little practice cant fix ive had my tm for a while now (and had a stocker before that) and i have no complaints. btw the stock tm m14 has more range and accuracy then most stock guns on the market, just ask six4 about it. anyways ttyl if you have any more questions just post here, or send me a message on msn.

October 28th, 2007, 22:29	#15
FireRat Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Maple Ridge, BC	well i dont abuse my guns soo... lol lets hope no problems TM M14 good choice then?