The M1A: How it’s going, Part II

Decided to try a new product. Holosun’s RAID hit the shelves. Nabbed one for $125 out the door and rigged it up within 30 mins taking my time for some loctite and torque poundage checks.

One and done.

Pressure switch works well, very simple to setup. It comes with a pic rail adapter and an Mlok direct-mount adapter. I chose pic rails since I had some 5 slot Mlok poly rails already and this way they won’t tear up the rifle chassis if it has a really hard drop/impact. It fits 5 slots of Picatinny rail perfectly, for those curious.

Next up? The Smith Enterprises SOCOM-16 Gas Lock, NM M14 Front Sight to drift into it, and a shortened Gas Plug to match. Smith makes great stuff and they were finally back in stock. Thank you to a most lovely person of our kin folk to suggesting this to me. It really pays to interact with your community.

Which means? You guessed it. I’ve decided I want a suppressor. It’s time to make my gambit for one. And oh what a gun to pick one for, I should say! Mrs. Mia will never whisper. But she won’t shout as loud when she’s mad. 🤫

Pictured: Springfield Armory SOCOM-16 CQB in .308 Win, Sig Sauer MSR Gen II, Holosun RAID weapon light, 1907 leather sling.