The Springfield Armory M1A Scout Squad is commonly offered with standard black composite or American walnut stocks, but special distributor exclusives feature unique finishes like the discontinued Two-Tone Desert FDE Cerakote finish and matching composite stock. Distributor Exclusives: Limited runs (such as NBS distributor variants) feature specialized Cerakote colors like Desert Flat Dark Earth (FDE) matching both the metalwork and the composite stock.Core Specs: All Scout Squad models feature an 18-inch carbon steel barrel, a forward-mounted scout Picatinny rail, a two-stage National Match tuned 5-lb trigger, and a proprietary muzzle brake.