Microtech Socom Elite : Auto or Manual?

[jceckrosh]

I’ve also briefly checked out some of those Marfione customs and they’re just gorgeous.

Pricey too. If you don't currently have that monkey on your back, stay away from it. Unfortunately, I let him climb right on.

 

[falar]

How securely is the blade locked open on the auto? I see it doesn't have a liner like the manual.

 

[The Aflac Duck]

How securely is the blade locked open on the auto? I see it doesn't have a liner like the manual.

It’s basically a button lock. I’d say it’s pretty secure.

 

[sgt1372]

The decision to me depends on the answers to the following:

1) Do you like autos or not?
2) Can you legally carry autos where you live or not?
3) If you can't legally carry an auto, does it matter to you or not? (ie., are you a user or collector?)
4) Do you already own a manual similar the Socom Elite or not?
5) And, if you do already own a manual similar to the Socom Elite, is the SE so "unique" that you simply have to buy it?

My answers were/are:

1) Yes
2) No
3) No
4) Yes
5) No

For this reason, I only own a Socom Elite Auto. The answers of others here will certainly differ.