socom 16 flash hider

[the real deal]

I am in the market for an M14 variant and was looking at a scout but while im in the market I wanted to know if the flash hider on the SOC 16's was removable and threaded?

[Bulldog]

Yes.

-Well atleast the TM is.-

[Switchback]

Be careful; if you remove the flashider, the front sight comes off with it :P

[Freespace535]

Mine does have threads, and its an AGM. From old reviews, I read that at CYMA Soc 16's dont have threaded barrels. Newer versions might, but I'm not sure. Despite this, I can't say that I'd recommend the AGM version.

Also, the front sight would indeed slide off. I bought one of those things that you tighten with a screwdriver to close it up... I can't remember what they're called... but its one of these: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3554/338 ... 88674e.jpg

Anyway, I use a really small one of those where the flash hider used to be, and put a mock suppressor on the threads to cover the barrel.

[Bulldog]

I don't think the old E1 soc16s had threads either, been awhile since I owned it. Couldn't tell you if they have changed.

[the real deal]

Thanks for the info, I will probably go with A CA scout. As long as the thread is open, are there any known problems with CA M14's?

[Mack]

I've had my CA Scout since they came out. Yes, the flashhider is removable with the standard -14mm threading. All I've done to mine internally was change the bucking, add a TBB and upgrade the spring. It has been my most reliable gun.