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Posted: 2/27/2011 1:29:02 PM EDT
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Is there an A5 picture thread?
I find this setup very appealing, and I'm sure the rest of the hive does as well. Can we get one going? |
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Don't look at it. It'll hurt. Link http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v445/bravocompanyusa/BCM%20Complete%20Rifles/BCMA5RifleMod0.jpg  thanks! I subscribed to that one |
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[flamesuit on]  [/flamesuit on]That's okay. You just express your ignorance all you want. Because we know you haven't tried one.  It might performs exceptionally but the way it looks just make me wanna puke. ETA: I hope the Corps didn't get too many of them cause you won't be seeing me humping around with one. |
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[flamesuit on] [/flamesuit on]That's okay. You just express your ignorance all you want. Because we know you haven't tried one. It might performs exceptionally but the way it looks just make me wanna puke. ETA: I hope the Corps didn't get too many of them cause you won't be seeing me humping around with one. 
Yeah, I sure hope the marine corps isn't using a stock that's easier for more shooters of different sizes to use, especially while wearing their plate carriers. That minor increase in reliability, I hope that don't get that either. It *looks icky*
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Wait, what's wrong with the looks? Isn't the A5 system just based on Vltor's new buffer assembly/tube?
I was under the impression that if you really didn't like the EMod stock you could swap that out. Even if the stock doesn't fully collapse it's still functional. Edit: I know this is supposed to be a picture thread, but I'm just curious. |
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So, an A5 is just an A4 with a collapsible stock? Yes pretty much, except the VLTOR system has a longer buffer tube and retains full function of a rifle length system. According to VLTOR in their testing the A5 system increased reliability over the standard A2 system. |
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The text part.
Specially developed on request from the USMC, the “A5” Combo Kit stock configuration was developed specifically for the future upgrade on the M16A4. If adopted, the newly revamped rifle might be designated as the M16A5. The patent pending Vltor A5 configuration stock kit is not just an EMod stock with M4 components; it’s developed as a completely new operating system. For example, the receiver extension is longer, housing a longer and specially weighted buffer, utilizing the M16A2 action spring. The A5 receiver extension features seven adjustment positions. When totally collapsed, the EMod is at the same length if mounted to any carbine length (M4) receiver extension. When totally extended (in the seventh position), the EMod can extend to a longer length of pull than an M16A2 stock assembly. Recently tested by a professional source, the A5 system has proven to be more reliable then the M16A2, M4 and the recently released “H6” stock systems. With the use of the M16A2 action spring, the A5 system resembles the reliability and performance of the M16 fixed stock system. By having the same characteristics of the M16 fixed stock system, the A5 has shown increased accuracy and milder/smoother function, due to the constant spring rate the M16A2 spring offers. To reiterate, the A5 system offers everything the M16 fixed stock system offers, but with increased reliability and performance. The A5 system is a superb upgrade for piston systems. Piston equipped ARs, are usually over-gassed and show excessive carrier velocities, which can lead to unreliability and decreased accuracy. As tested on numerous piston systems (such as the HK 416 platform), the A5 system has tamed such platforms and reduced the weapons rate of fire while retaining, if not increasing, the weapons reliability. Also available for the A5 system are two heavier weighted buffers for the weapon or shooter with special needs. Each heavier buffer upgrade is offered separately, but not in “kit” form. To sum it up, all AR based platforms will benefit from the A5 system. If accuracy and reliability is what you desire, then the Vltor A5 system is what’s required. |
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Good info here...... http://vuurwapenblog.com/2011/01/24/vltor-a5-stock-system-followup/ |
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[flamesuit on] [/flamesuit on]That's okay. You just express your ignorance all you want. Because we know you haven't tried one. It might performs exceptionally but the way it looks just make me wanna puke. ETA: I hope the Corps didn't get too many of them cause you won't be seeing me humping around with one. It's never hard to remember which forum I'm browsing when I'm on ar15.com
Because we all know, that U.S. Marines only carry guns that they find cosmetically attractive. And they never choose a weapon system based on effectiveness. I wonder how many Marines don't wear their camo uniform because its ugly. I'm sure they can wear whatever they want. After all, its all about them. |
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ETA: I hope the Corps didn't get too many of them cause you won't be seeing me humping around with one.
so; if you're issued one, you,ll simply politely refuse, your segeant will say., oh by all means, you're special, and get to choose whatever you wish to carry,anything else you'd like to change? after you ,Alphonse? |
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[flamesuit on] [/flamesuit on]That's okay. You just express your ignorance all you want. Because we know you haven't tried one. It might performs exceptionally but the way it looks just make me wanna puke. ETA: I hope the Corps didn't get too many of them cause you won't be seeing me humping around with one. Ahh the Marines these days. I'm glad that the artistic expressions first pioneered by Corporal Klinger are finally being embraced within the Corps. What we need are more fashionistas free to wear what they want. 
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