SKU: VLTA5SH2
MPN: A5SH2
The Vltor A5 H2 Stainless Buffer is a precision bolt-carrier group buffer engineered for AR-pattern rifles that demand reliable recoil management and shot-to-shot consistency. Built by shooters for shooters, this stainless steel buffer replaces the standard A2 buffer and works within the A5 receiver extension platform to reduce felt recoil and improve control during sustained fire.
Weighing 8 ounces, the Vltor A5 H2 Stainless Buffer provides a heavier mass than factory alternatives, which slows bolt-carrier acceleration and extends dwell time—the critical window between firing and bolt lock. The stainless steel construction resists corrosion better than mild steel, an advantage when operating in saltwater environments or humid conditions where standard buffers degrade quickly.
The H2 weight class balances recoil reduction with optimal cycling reliability across a wide range of ammunition loads, from standard NATO rounds to heavier magnum cartridges, without inducing short-stroking or reliability issues that lighter buffers can trigger. The A5 H2 buffer installs into any A5-compatible receiver extension and pairs with standard A5 buffer springs found in quality AR builds.
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