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VLTOR
Overview
The Vltor Weapon Systems Mil-Spec Receiver Extension is a carbine buffer tube designed to fit standard Mil-Spec components, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of stocks. Made from aluminum, this lightweight yet sturdy assembly provides the necessary support for your buffer system, enabling reliable cycling in your AR-15 setup. This buffer tube is commonly found in builds utilizing a rifle gas system chambered in 5.56 NATO, making it a solid choice for those looking to enhance their firearm's performance.
Based on build data
Law Tactical AR Folding Stock Adapter Gen 3 - HK
Stock Adapter
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Buffer Spring
V Seven Weapon Systems Ar-15 Ultra-Light Magazine Catch Blk Diamonds
Yankee Hill Machine Co., Inc. Ar-15 Gas Tube Black Rifle
Gas Tube
Yankee Hill Machine Ar-15 Charging Handle
Strike Industries Tribus Enhanced Ar-15 Castle Nut and End Plate - Black
End PlateAggregated and anonymized data showing how builders use this product
| Product | Category | Times Built Together |
|---|---|---|
| Law Tactical AR Folding Stock Adapter Gen 3 - HK | Stock Adapter | 5 |
| Sprinco Usa Spring Kit- Xp Buffer Spring W/ Dual Extractor Spring Set | Buffer Spring | 4 |
| V Seven Weapon Systems Ar-15 Ultra-Light Magazine Catch Blk Diamonds | 4 | |
| Yankee Hill Machine Co., Inc. Ar-15 Gas Tube Black Rifle | Gas Tube | 4 |
| Yankee Hill Machine Ar-15 Charging Handle | 4 | |
| Strike Industries Tribus Enhanced Ar-15 Castle Nut and End Plate - Black | End Plate | 4 |
| Platform | Percentage |
|---|---|
| AR-15 | 90.9% |
| AR-10 | 9.1% |
| Caliber | Percentage |
|---|---|
| 5.56 NATO | 70% |
| .223 Wylde | 10% |
| 300 Blackout | 10% |
| 6mm ARC | 10% |
| Gas System | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Carbine | 55.6% |
| Mid-Length | 22.2% |
| Pistol | 11.1% |
| Rifle | 11.1% |
Builds in the community that include the Vltor Weapon Systems Mil-Spec Receiver Extension
| Build | Parts | Total |
|---|---|---|
 | 25 | $1850.90 |
 | 29 | $2588.35 |
 | 32 | $7202.66 |
 | 30 | $7755.44 |
 | 37 | $18409.80 |
 | 26 | $3397.87 |
 | 24 | $1673.01 |
 | 25 | $2101.21 |
2 global ratings
Needed a standard mil-spec buffer tube for a new upper that came with a rifle gas system. The Vltor fit the bill perfectly. Aluminum construction keeps it light but still feels super sturdy. Paired it with a Sprinco spring and an H2 buffer, and the recoil impulse is super consistent. Great part.
Got this Vltor tube for my new 5.56 rifle build. Running a rifle-length gas system and needed a bombproof carbine tube. This thing delivers. Zero slop with my BCM stock, cycles like a dream. No weird hangups, just smooth operation. Highly recommend for any serious build.
