VLTOR Weapon Systems A5 Spring and Buffer KIT
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Overview
The Vltor Weapon Systems A5 Spring and Buffer Kit is designed specifically for the AR-15 platform, featuring a carbine buffer weight. This A5 type kit optimizes the cycling of your firearm, providing enhanced reliability and reducing felt recoil. This setup is commonly found in builds utilizing a carbine gas system with 5.56 NATO caliber, making it a solid choice for those looking to improve their shooting experience.
Specifications
August 2026 on GunPartPicker
VLTOR Weapon Systems A5 Spring and Buffer KIT ranked #33 of the 88 buffers builders added on GunPartPicker in August 2026. Builders have been adding it to their builds on GunPartPicker since January 2026. All time, it ranks #16 of the 170 buffers builders have added. Builds with this buffer are mostly chambered in 5.56 NATO (67%, then 300 Blackout 33%), split between carbine-length (33%) and mid-length (33%) gas systems, and nearly all AR-15.
Availability is good: it was in stock at one retailer or another nearly every day in August 2026, and today 3 of the 4 retailers we track have it in stock. The best price crept up from $56.99 to $101.26 over August 2026. Buying today, the lowest price is $101.26 at Brownells, above August's low of $56.99, so a better deal may come back.
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Builds Featuring This Part
See all 3 →Builds in the community that include the Vltor Weapon Systems A5 Spring and Buffer Kit
| Build | Parts | Total |
|---|---|---|
 | 19 | $2224.95 |
 | 22 | $1219.60 |
 | 10 | $1625.75 |
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