Springfield Armory® Introduces the M1A™ Tanker

GENESEO, ILL. – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the newest member of the M1A™ family, the M1A™ Tanker.

Inspired by the shortened “Tanker” Garand rifles of WWII, the M1A Tanker combines handiness and maneuverability with full-size firepower. This Tanker configuration of our famous SOCOM 16 features a vintage walnut stock that pays tribute to those who have carried Springfield Armory rifles into battle for over 200 years.

The M1A Tanker is a maneuverable and compact rifle, featuring a 16.25-inch parkerized barrel, nearly ten inches shorter than the M1A standard model, for quick-handling in close quarters.

The all-new walnut stock is mounted with an enlarged “ghost ring” aperture, adjustable for windage and elevation, and the front sight features an XS sight post with a tritium insert for fast, low-light target acquisition. Weighing in at only 8.75 lbs., the M1A Tanker tames the formidable .308 WIN/7.62 NATO round in a small, lightweight package. The Springfield Armory designed muzzle brake cuts recoil and enables fast follow-up shots on target.

“Our M1A SOCOM 16 was honored with the Golden Bullseye Award for “Rifle of the Year” in 2005. Because of the enduring popularity of that model, we wanted to offer that same rifle with a new walnut stock for a variation we know our customers will love,” explains Springfield Armory VP of Marketing Steve Kramer.

The M1A Tanker accepts the same magazines as other M1A models, so users can choose from 5, 10, or 20-round magazines. A ten-round parkerized magazine is included with the M1A Tanker.

Ready for defensive use in any scenario, the M1A Tanker provides the reliability you expect from the legendary M1A platform, in a powerful, lightweight package.

M1A™ Tanker:

https://www.springfield-armory.com/products/m1a-tanker/

AA9622 M1A™ Tanker MSRP $1,987

About Springfield Armory®

In 1794, the original Springfield Armory was designated as our national armory by General George Washington, and began manufacturing muskets for the defense of our young, free Republic. This monumental institution went on to serve as a think tank for developing innovative firearms concepts and producing some of the most storied rifle platforms in our country’s history. The Armory functioned as a firearms supplier for every major American conflict until 1968 when the government sadly closed its doors. In 1974, two centuries after its inception, Springfield Armory Inc. in Geneseo, IL revived the iconic heritage of the Armory to carry on its legacy and restore the Springfield Armory name.

Springfield Armory Inc. engineers, manufactures and assembles their legendary M1A™, 1911 and SAINT® AR-15 lines of firearms in Geneseo, Illinois. Since 2001, Springfield Armory has enjoyed a strategic, collaborative partnership with the state-of-the-art factory in Croatia working hand-in-hand to develop and engineer the multiple award-winning line of XD® polymer pistols that have become staples in the US marketplace. We strive to honor this responsibility as guardians of the original Springfield Armory legacy by manufacturing the highest quality firearms to enable responsible citizens to preserve their right to keep and bear arms in the defense of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

With an unmatched emphasis on craftsmanship, performance and exceptional customer service, our mission is to forge superior firearms and provide the tools necessary to defend individual freedoms and equality for those who embrace the rights and principles secured by our Founding Fathers. For more information, please visit us at: springfield-armory.com.

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Media Inquiries:

Stefany Reese

Brand Communications Manager

Springfield Armory, Inc.

stefanyr@springfield-armory.com

972.765.2910