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Thread: V Seven "Enhanced A5 buffer" appears to have no bias spring

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    V Seven "Enhanced A5 buffer" appears to have no bias spring

    From https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?224805 I understand that the bias spring is an important part of the A5 buffer system. I purchased a V Seven Enhanced A5 6.0oz buffer since the Vltor one was out of stock everywhere I looked, believing that this was an actual A5 buffer with an extra coating, but upon receipt I find that the weights flop back and forth like a regular buffer without a bias spring. Without the A5 features I do not see how this can honestly be marketed as an A5 buffer rather than A5 compatible therefore I feel cheated. Do I have a legitimate grievance?





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    V Seven replied "We do not state we include springs" and offered nothing more.

    ROG Tactical accepted my return and gave me a full refund.
    I shall recommend and patronize ROG Tactical.
    Last edited by Disciple; 09-15-20 at 19:18.

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    Have you asked if you could return the items?

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    Take it apart to confirm? (Don't booger it...)

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    Quote Originally Posted by call_me_ski View Post
    Have you asked if you could return the items?
    Not yet. I did not buy direct from V Seven.

    Quote Originally Posted by ColtSeavers View Post
    Take it apart to confirm? (Don't booger it...)
    Shouldn't the presence of the spring be apparent without disassembly?

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    Considering that's the patented part of the A5 system, I'd be surprised if anyone else makes a true A5 buffer besides VLTOR.

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    I would contact Vseven with your concerns.

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    This is like the HeavyBuffers. It isn’t an A5 buffer, but is designed to work in the A5 system.

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    I have passed on them myself.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JediGuy View Post
    This is like the HeavyBuffers. It isn’t an A5 buffer, but is designed to work in the A5 system.
    They informed me that they cannot use the biasing spring due to Vltor’s patent. They use some squishy bit in its place.
    RLTW

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    Disclosure: I am affiliated PRN with a tactical training center, but I speak only for myself. I have no idea what we sell, other than CLP and training. I receive no income from sale of hard goods.

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    It’s an A5-length buffer that they market as an A5 buffer. Nick Wantland has talked about it and his willingness to license the patent, but folks are either unwilling or the terms are unfavorable because to this day only VLTOR makes real A5 buffers.

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