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longterm reliablity, durability SOCOM auto or M/A ?

shootist16

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In regards to the SOCOM Elite which, in theory, is more reliable? How about durability?

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Dennis Bible

[This message has been edited by shootist16 (edited 09-22-2000).]
 
Dennis, thats a good question. I would think, and this was the first one to go through my head, the manual would be more reliable due to it having no spring. BTW I am addressing the SOCOM Elite. In talking about springs though, the manual, with the microbar has 2 or 3 springs pushing that bar. If the spring broke on the auto, and if you could get it open, the plunge lock would still function. I think. The microbar lock wouldn't function if it lost all the springs, but that would be a rare situation I would think. Overall I think the manual would hold up longer due to less moving parts. My opinion.

Art Sigmon
 
Which would you prefer for daily carry?

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Dennis Bible
 
If I had to have one or the other as an everyday carry knife I would choose the manual action.

Art S.
 
Oh I should mention that I might carry my auto if it had the same blade grind as my manual. The pre-production grind. I really like the look and I had no problems with it.
Just wanted to clarify!

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