Echo 1 SOCOM 16 AEG (JP-17B)
The SOCOM 16 by Echo 1 is the new face to an old skool infantry rifle, the M14. This particular edition features a shorter barrel, matte black furniture, and a modified flash hider. This edition features a very strong fiberglass stock that is durable to all but the most vicious of abuse. The receiver assembly and most of the barrel is metal and is quite durable. Different from most firearms, the M14's safety switch is not on the selector group, but actually in front of the trigger guard. Full forward and the safety is off, push all the way back into the trigger guard and the safety is on. This rifle comes with a 440 round high capacity magazine and replacements are readily available. When choosing a replacement mag, don't be fooled, the G&G and Classic Army M14 magazines WILL NOT fit. You must use either Marui or Marui clone magazines. The battery compartment is located inside the stock and is accessed by flipping up the butt plate cover then opening the small door on the plate. Airsoft players love to use this rifle with their Vietnam era kit and recommend getting the scope mount and a wicked optic for that cool sniper look. The battery included with this rifle is a NiCd type. It is recommended to get a charger with a discharge function for optimum performance.