
Availability: In Stock
The Vltor A5 Spring and Buffer Kit is a modular recoil management system designed for AR-15 and compatible platforms. Built by Vltor Weapon Systems, this kit gives you the foundation to tune your rifle's cycling and felt recoil to match your specific setup, ammunition, and shooting style. Whether you're running a short-barreled rifle, a suppressed build, or a precision carbine, the A5 system offers tuning flexibility that fixed mil-spec buffers can't match—and it's built tough enough for everything from range duty to field use.
The A5 system is a step up from standard carbine-length recoil assemblies, letting you dial in the weight and spring rate that work best for your configuration. This modularity means you can adapt the kit to different barrel lengths, operating gas settings, and ammunition types without swapping out your entire bolt carrier group or firing pin assembly. It's a smart choice for shooters who want to optimize reliability and control without overcomplicating their rifle.
Installation is straightforward for anyone comfortable working inside an AR-15 lower. The components are manufactured to Vltor's standard for precision fit and durability, so you're getting quality that'll hold up through thousands of rounds. If you're building a rifle that needs to handle varied ammo or mission requirements, or if you simply want better recoil management than what came in the box, the A5 kit is worth a hard look.
The A5 system is designed for AR-15 and compatible platforms. Confirm your rifle's lower receiver type and gas system before ordering if you have a non-standard setup.
The kit includes the spring and buffer components needed for the A5 recoil system. Review the included parts list to confirm what's in your specific order.
The A5 system's modularity makes it suitable for tuning to different operating conditions, including suppressed rifles. You may need to adjust buffer weight based on your specific suppressor and barrel configuration.

SKU: 167516496 • Width: 3in • Height: 1in • Depth: 17in • Weight: 11oz





Availability: In Stock
The Vltor A5 Spring and Buffer Kit is a modular recoil management system designed for AR-15 and compatible platforms. Built by Vltor Weapon Systems, this kit gives you the foundation to tune your rifle's cycling and felt recoil to match your specific setup, ammunition, and shooting style. Whether you're running a short-barreled rifle, a suppressed build, or a precision carbine, the A5 system offers tuning flexibility that fixed mil-spec buffers can't match—and it's built tough enough for everything from range duty to field use.
The A5 system is a step up from standard carbine-length recoil assemblies, letting you dial in the weight and spring rate that work best for your configuration. This modularity means you can adapt the kit to different barrel lengths, operating gas settings, and ammunition types without swapping out your entire bolt carrier group or firing pin assembly. It's a smart choice for shooters who want to optimize reliability and control without overcomplicating their rifle.
Installation is straightforward for anyone comfortable working inside an AR-15 lower. The components are manufactured to Vltor's standard for precision fit and durability, so you're getting quality that'll hold up through thousands of rounds. If you're building a rifle that needs to handle varied ammo or mission requirements, or if you simply want better recoil management than what came in the box, the A5 kit is worth a hard look.
The A5 system is designed for AR-15 and compatible platforms. Confirm your rifle's lower receiver type and gas system before ordering if you have a non-standard setup.
The kit includes the spring and buffer components needed for the A5 recoil system. Review the included parts list to confirm what's in your specific order.
The A5 system's modularity makes it suitable for tuning to different operating conditions, including suppressed rifles. You may need to adjust buffer weight based on your specific suppressor and barrel configuration.
SKU: 167516496 • Width: 3in • Height: 1in • Depth: 17in • Weight: 11oz
