Why is Vltor A5 Buffer/Spring Kit Never In Stock

[NOTANASSHOLE]

Im having a heck of a time finding one of Vltor A5 buffer and spring kits in stock anywhere. The kit isn't even listed on the Vltor website anymore. Anyone know if they are discontinuing them or what's going on?

[thehammer69]

There is a complete kit with the Vltor stock on their website. Also a pistol kit. You may need to buy the parts separately (A5 tubes are listed).

Another option is the A5 kit from BCM

[RedDawn]

They supply we demand. Great set up. Midway has the rifle set up for sale. If you want the pistol extension it’s a lil tougher to find. I got mine from Optics Planet a few months ago.


Midway Vltor

[RobertTheTexan]

You can buy the BCM version at Bravo Company’s website.

https://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-...ediate-shk.htm

I’m not seeing the option now, but what I normally do is buy the spring and buffer either from DSG Arms, Rainier or BCM and then pick up the RE tube from Magpul. Magpul’s SR25/M110 RE tube is the same length as the A5, but with 10 positions. I just prefer it over the BCM tube and usually over Vltor’s tube. It’s a very well made tube.
FYI - Joe Bob’s has the same BCM the difference is that Joe Bob’s offers a mil/veteran/ First Responder discount. It’s not a lot but it’s nice gesture and puts the kit at $94.52. Initially I was leery of Joe Bob’s but they have fulfilled several orders for me perfectly. I buy all my EDT2 triggers from them. Best price around, their shipping if free is pretty quick and if you have to ship USPS Priority, it’s still a really decent price.
Did I miss something about Pistol RE tube in your post?


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[sidewaysil80]

The BCM KIT is a waste of money because they come with an A5HO buffer which is the lightest of all. Typically most setups will not really benefit from that buffer weight. Hence, the A5H2 is considered the standard buffer weight.

[themonk]

The BCM KIT is a waste of money because they come with an A5HO buffer which is the lightest of all. Typically most setups will not really benefit from that buffer weight. Hence, the A5H2 is considered the standard buffer weight.

I agree with this. Cheaper to part it out. Get the tube, buffer, and sprinco spring separately.

[GH41]

The BCM KIT is a waste of money because they come with an A5HO buffer which is the lightest of all. Typically most setups will not really benefit from that buffer weight. Hence, the A5H2 is considered the standard buffer weight.

I wouldn't say it is a waste of money. It's what BCM knows will work reliably 100% of the time. That is how you stay in business. I bought the Vltor kit that shipped with the A5H2 and changed out the tungsten weights for aluminum spacers making it a H0. I couldn't tell the difference behind a 16" ELW upper and left it that way.

[MistWolf]

The A5H2 buffer is unmarked and weighs about 5.3 oz. BCM might be calling the unmarked buffer an A5H0.

Now that I think of it, I don't know how any of the A5 buffers are marked.

[HKGuns]

The standard buffer that comes with the A5 kit is unmarked. The H3 and H4 are marked H3 and H4.

[odugrad]

This is a really dumb question and I'm embarrassed to ask. But... What is the benefit of the VLTOR A5 system?