Don't think so but luck of the draw it lived. Check this video out I found while researching the SIG Rattler and the 5.5"bbl many say can't do it.... Well it did, suppressed nonetheless and dropped that boar DRT. Not close either given the circumstances. Ammo selection is big with . 300 I hear.
That's how I feel about the M1A, no regrets. The Saints I have are unique keepers and the damn Ruger is reliable so unless it's for something amazing In just don't see them going bye bye.
Traded my M1A SOCOM16 below, sans optic, bipod and sling,
for a SIG 716G2 Patrol FDE that included 3×25rd & 1×20rd PMAG's.
It was previously owned but hardly shot except to maybe test fire from the factory. I left it in the VLTOR M1S Improved ModStock System and swapped all Mags & Drums...
The Blackfeather RS is very beautiful and is probably one of the best and most versatile options one could get for an M14/M1A. I really wanted one but ended up getting the Vltor M1S Gen2 from Optics Planet on a good sale with a discount code. I have no regrets thus far. It's Lightweight, rigid...
The Saint Edge 10.3" Pistol is very adequate for 450yd or below engagements. There is also a Saint Edge Rifle and a PDW and EVAC model. Correct me if I am wrong but did they stop manufacturing the Edge Rifle? It still on the website...
The 716I is great but definitely built for a different purpose and you can feel it. I'm glad your SAINT is working now. Keep it and run it hard. It should only get better.