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Toward the end of World War II, the military experimented with a shortened M1 Garand called the T26, built so tank crews and airborne troops could have full rifle power in a package that fit tight spaces. That prototype never made it into service, but Springfield Armory brought the idea back to life with the M1A Tanker. It takes the proven SOCOM 16 configuration, chambered in .308 Win / 7.62×51 NATO, and dresses it in a stained American walnut stock that looks the way a battle rifle should.
The 16.25 inch carbon steel barrel wears a black Parkerized finish and features six-groove rifling with a 1:11 twist, a combo that handles a wide range of .308 loads well. Overall length comes in at just 37.25 inches with a weight around 8 lbs 9 oz, so the Tanker carries and maneuvers more like a carbine than a traditional battle rifle. A proprietary muzzle brake tames the recoil you would expect from a short-barreled .308, and the shortened gas system keeps the classic M1A action cycling reliably.
Up front you get an XS post sight with a tritium insert that glows in low light, paired with an enlarged .135 ghost ring rear aperture that adjusts for windage and elevation in MOA increments. It is a fast, intuitive setup whether you are working close or stretching out to a few hundred yards. The match-grade two-stage trigger breaks clean at around 5 lbs, which is a real treat on a rifle in this class, and the ambidextrous safety sits right in the trigger guard just like the original M14 design.
In a market full of black rifles, the M1A Tanker is a genuine head-turner that still earns its keep in the field. It ships with one 10-round Parkerized magazine and a padded heavy-duty rifle bag, so it is ready to head to the range straight out of the box. For anyone who appreciates walnut and steel but wants something handier than a full-size M1A, this is the one.
Mechanically they are close cousins. Both use the 16.25 inch barrel, shortened gas system, and muzzle brake. The Tanker swaps the SOCOM's black composite furniture for a stained American walnut stock and takes its styling cues from the WWII-era T26 Tanker Garand prototype, giving it a classic wood-and-steel look.
Yes. The Tanker is chambered for .308 Win and runs 7.62×51 NATO as well, which is standard for the M1A platform. The 1:11 twist six-groove barrel stabilizes most common bullet weights, so you have plenty of ammo options for range days or field use.
More manageable than you might expect. The proprietary muzzle brake does a lot of work knocking down felt recoil, and at around 8.5 pounds the rifle has enough heft to soak up the rest. Follow-up shots come back on target quickly for a full-power semi-auto.
It will. The Tanker uses the same magazine pattern as the rest of the M1A family, so factory Springfield magazines in various capacities drop right in. It ships from the factory with one 10-round Parkerized steel magazine.
| UPC | 706397926748 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | AA9622 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | RIFLE |
| Barrel Finish | Black Parkerized |
| Barrel Length | 16.25" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .308 / 7.62 NATO |
| Capacity | 10 + 1 |
| Color | BLUED |
| Length | 47.6000 |
| Magazine Included | 1 x 30-Round |
| Model | |
| Number of Magazines | 1 / 10 rd. |
| Package Height | 4.4 |
| Package Width | 13.1 |
| Product Type | Rifle |
| Safety | Ambidextrous |
| Shipping Weight | 14.0 |
| Sights | XS Tritium Post Front/Ghost Ring Rear |
| Sights Type | Adjustable Sights |
| State Restriction (PR) | Puerto Rico |
| State Restriction (VI) | Virgin Islands |
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