Socom Update

[jwoods]

I started a thread last week with the question:
How do weapons get the SOCOM name attached to them.

It was clearly researched that H&K's Mark 23 was the only one that was made for Special Forces, but I couldn't find any info on Springfield's SOCOM 16. I emailed Springfield and recieved a response today that reads:

Hi Sean – The socom was named for more of a marketing ploy. We cannot give an official word as to whether the SOF’s are using these rifles.

Hope this helps.

Thanks - Tom

TOM MACKE

SPRINGFIELD-ARMORY

1-800-680-6866 X970

1309-944-8490 - FAX

www.springfieldarmory.com

[email protected]


There you go fellas, staight from the horse's mouth. You have to give them credit for their honesty.

SEAN

 

[Nitram68]

If it sounds cool, it will sell. If it sound really cool, it will sell really well.

 

[nico]

That's pretty funny that they'd admit it. I guess you'd probably get the same answer if you asked about their "Tactical Combat Black Stainless" 1911. As much as I dislike the name, I want to get the gun

 

[Bobarino]

maybe there's going to be a shift from "Tactical" everything to "SOCOM" everything. i think "Tactical" has worn out its welcome.

Bobby

 

[DigMe]

That's awesome! I love the honesty. Why try to give some dumb, BS reason. Marketing is a fact of life for any successful company..no need to hide it.

brad cook

 

[Bear Gulch]

I am glad that he was honest. I feel that one should build a solid arsenal. The flavor of the month might be fun for experimentation, but seldom last. Besides you can always upgrade your arms from your enemy's supplies. Tactics, not tactical carry the day!

 

[TexasRifleman]

Tactics, not tactical carry the day!

Amen, brother.


(Well, unless it's uber-tactical. That's one better than tactical right?)

 

[Bear Gulch]

Specially Overly Commercialized Obnoxiously Marketed

Try your hand at decoding the SOCOM name!

 

[kikilee]

How about "Screw Over Customers On Markings"

 

[jwoods]

I got it

Springfield Only Cares On Money
Springfield Only Counts On Movies

SEAN

 

[Bear Gulch]

Good one!

 

[BerettaNut92]

Say what you will but the two-tone skunkycamo does look pretty sweet

 

[S Roper]

The guy who responded probably isn't in marketing and may have thought the SOCOM name was rather silly.

 

[GoRon]

I have a Springfield 1911 that says Tactical on it and I am lusting after a rifle with Socom in its name

 

[Preacherman]

maybe there's going to be a shift from "Tactical" everything to "SOCOM" everything. i think "Tactical" has worn out its welcome.

Nope - stand by for "Tactical SOCOM"!

 

[seeker_two]

Nope - stand by for "Tactical SOCOM"!

For some reason, Tactical SOCOM sounds like a pair of high-tech underwear to me...

Put me down for a pair of the high-speed, low-drag boxers...