Vltor A5 vs. Geissele Super 42, which is better?

[Wolfpack45]

I have ARs from 10.3" to 18" with almost every barrel length in between, all get the A5 setup, none have given me issues functioning. All smoothed out from carbine tubes with H2-H3 buffers. A5 system is all I use in my ARs anymore. Makes it easier when they all take the same springs. I haven't looked back.

[AndyLate]

I've been thinking about trying the A5 on an 18" rifle gas build.

I have a 20" rifle with the A5 RE, BCM rifle action spring and an A5H2 (standard) buffer. It feels basicaly like all the M16 A1 and A2 rifles I shot in the military, smooth and controllable. Reliability has been 100% while shooting a wide range of handloads, full power 5.56, and quality 223 ammunition.
The ability to change length of pull for different shooters (and winter/summer clothes) was worth the cost to me, not to mention being able to use a variety of stocks and slightly shorten the gun for storage.

Andy

[chrischoi]

So the 42 has a different type of spring which is obvious.
What makes the VLTOR A5 different than standard types? Is it just the proprietary tube?

[Hammer_Man]

The Vltor A5 is a complete system. The buffer tube is longer, therefore the buffer spring and buffer are also longer.

[chrischoi]

Makes sense. When I was searching it I saw the full kit with the stock, but didn't see tube, spring, buffer as a kit. Thanks.

[Rayrevolver]

Don't forget there is a spring INSIDE the buffer as well.

IIRC the spring keeps the weights forward when the bolt is at rest to keep consistency and helps with bolt bounce. Don't quote me on these reasons for the spring...

[BufordTJustice]

Don't forget there is a spring INSIDE the buffer as well.

IIRC the spring keeps the weights forward when the bolt is at rest to keep consistency and helps with bolt bounce. Don't quote me on these reasons for the spring...

The biasing spring. A critical, yet often overlooked part of the Vltor A5 system. Great observation, Ray.

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[Hammer_Man]

Don't forget there is a spring INSIDE the buffer as well.

IIRC the spring keeps the weights forward when the bolt is at rest to keep consistency and helps with bolt bounce. Don't quote me on these reasons for the spring...

I've purchased two A5 systems, and I did not know that. That's actually really impressive, thanks for the knowledge bomb Ray.

[Diamondback]

I've been planning an A5 for my pistol, but had a question... did they ever give a reason behind dumping that lip that goes over the buffer-retainer and supports the rear of the BCG, or is that a normal thing for pistol tubes and the lip on my cheap crappy "just to say the lower was first built as a pistol" Tacfire tube is an oddball freak?

[sdavis76]

i have the geissele and really like it so far.