Tag: vltor

Vltor Weapon Systems is probably best known for its excellent AR stock series: the original Modstock, the EMod (Enhanced Modstock), and the IMod (Improved Modstock). It's also known for the MUR and VIS AR-15 upper receivers and the CASV handguard. What many people don't know is that they make an astonishing variety of other products - to include PKM machine guns for foreign militaries, handguards, components, and stock adapters for other weapons, and so on. I considered myself familiar with their product line before a recent visit, but was, frankly,… Read More

After 4 months with the Vltor A5, I have found that it just works - with everything. Every possible 5.56mm upper, and many other calibers, have been tested with the A5, and the results are always more than satisfactory. It builds on the reliability of the rifle buffer system while expanding the length of pull range of the traditional collapsible stock system. In addition, it offers increased durability when longer stocks such as the Vltor EMod or Magpul ACS are used.

As I reported back in January, the USMC is looking to replace the ungainly fixed stock on the M16A4 with a collapsible stock, and one of the options is the Vltor A5 stock assembly. They did some testing, but apparently the results aren't approved for release yet. The A5 "done good", though. I think that's safe to say. (rest of the post removed for above reasons)

It seems that Vltor thought up the alternate adjustment lever well before I did. However, they have no plans to produce it or a stock in this configuration...just imagine being a dealer and having to order an "EMod, Foliage, Mil-Spec, Lever 1" as well as an "EMod, Black, Commercial Spec, Lever 2" and everything in between, for a total of a dozen configurations! Note that their design offers more leverage in the available space. It's also at a shallower angle, meaning a reduced chance of having the lever snag on… Read More

The Vltor EMod is my favorite stock. It doesn't add much weight to the weapon, overall, but the weight is concentrated at the rear of the stock, which helps balance out a muzzle heavy rifle. However, due to the presence of a battery compartment in the body of the stock, the adjustment lever is of a slightly different design, and isn't as easy to adjust on the fly. It does have its own advantages, but I prefer the "traditional" adjustment lever, as seen on CAR and M4 stocks, as well… Read More