anyone use the vltor a5 system with a 14.5" middy

[n4p226r]

I've never heard anything bad about any setup with the A5 system with the exception of the mid length a5. I am building out a new lower and wondering if the a5 system would be the way to go. anyone here use the a5 system? like/dislike?

[Brahmzy]

I've got a few. They work fine, depending on the barrels gas port and A5 buffer weight.

[Slippers]

I use them on everything, and they work fine on every barrel length I've tried. In particular, it made my BCM 14.5 mid function much more reliably with and without a suppressor, without having to change the buffer.

Only downside is cost and non-standard parts. Also some stocks can't collapse all the way on the A5 receiver extension.

[Jerry R]

I have two sets installed, ordered three more sets yesterday to upgrade three carbines; three 7 position tubes from Rainier and three spring kits from a company in California that actually has them in stock. I run their "standard" kit - rifle spring and A5H2 5.3 oz. buffer. Never had an issue, and I like the "feel" during a firing cycle. Slippers is right on stock fitment, but I don't shoot NTCH so not an issue for me. The stocks I use close to position #2 for minimum and I shoot at 3 or 4 depending on optic.

I believe a friend says that a Magpul COMMERCIAL MOE stock will collapse completely and does not seem to have any slop when used on the A5 buffer tube (Mil-Spec).

[n4p226r]

I have no clue what the gas port is. But it will be on a gen 2 era noveske 14.5" low profile CHF chrome lined barrel and a new 14.5" noveske afghan barrel.

I live in NJ and have to pin my imod stock in one position so fully collapsing isn't an issue.

I just have to figure out which buffer and spring will be best.

[Slippers]

A5H2, which is the standard one in the kit, will work fine with those barrels.

[n4p226r]

Great. Now I just need to find a spring in stock. Or should I try a sprinco green

[n4p226r]

I should add (not sure if it matters) I shoot mostly quality 5.56 but occasionally ae223. Never really shoot anything cheaper than that.

[Aragorn]

My Springco green spring gives my A5 a bit more punch during recoil vs the standard spring. Just a heads up on that.

[Slippers]

A lot of people recommend the springco green, but I use the Vltor spring that comes with the buffer kit and/or colt rifle springs. Never had an issue.

[n4p226r]

I may end up with the sprinco green for now because I can't seem to find any vltor spring/buffer kits in stock which is unfortunate because it has a castle nut with it which is the only other part I need

[Slippers]

Colt receiver extension nut: http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts...-prod4874.aspx

Colt rifle spring: http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts...-prod4858.aspx

[n4p226r]

Good call. I'll start with that and can eventually change springs and or buffers as needed but at least I can be up and running for $30

[Jerry R]

This dealer at Gunbroker dot com has nine complete kits in stock. They also have just the spring/buffer/end plate/castle nut kit in stock in another auction.

[n4p226r]

Thanks for the info. I'll definitely go one of the above two routes. That dealer on gab has a bunch of stuff. Weird that their actual website says out of stock for the same parts.