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9 April 2016, 05:47 #1Senior Member
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anyone use the vltor a5 system with a 14.5" middy
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?
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9 April 2016, 06:32 #2Member
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I've got a few. They work fine, depending on the barrels gas port and A5 buffer weight.
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9 April 2016, 07:04 #3
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.Will - Owner of Arisaka LLC - http://www.arisakadefense.com
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9 April 2016, 07:18 #4
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).NRA Benefactor Member
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9 April 2016, 07:20 #5Senior Member
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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.
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9 April 2016, 11:53 #6
A5H2, which is the standard one in the kit, will work fine with those barrels.
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9 April 2016, 13:57 #7Senior Member
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Great. Now I just need to find a spring in stock. Or should I try a sprinco green
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9 April 2016, 14:06 #8Senior Member
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I should add (not sure if it matters) I shoot mostly quality 5.56 but occasionally ae223. Never really shoot anything cheaper than that.
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9 April 2016, 14:38 #9
My Springco green spring gives my A5 a bit more punch during recoil vs the standard spring. Just a heads up on that.
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9 April 2016, 16:08 #10
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.
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9 April 2016, 16:33 #11Senior Member
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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
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9 April 2016, 16:42 #12
Colt receiver extension nut: http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts...-prod4874.aspx
Colt rifle spring: http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts...-prod4858.aspxWill - Owner of Arisaka LLC - http://www.arisakadefense.com
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9 April 2016, 18:04 #13Senior Member
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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
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9 April 2016, 18:35 #14
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.
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9 April 2016, 19:40 #15Senior Member
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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.