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The Sons of Liberty Loyal 9 A5 Receiver Extension is SOLGW's take on the A5-length buffer tube, and it's built specifically to run with VLTOR A5 buffer systems. If you've been reading up on A5 setups, you already know the appeal: an intermediate-length tube paired with a rifle-length spring and heavier buffer gives your rifle a longer, smoother recoil impulse. The A5 system was born out of a Marine Corps request to blend the reliability of a rifle-length buffer with the flexibility of an adjustable stock, and it's become a favorite among people building duty guns and premium ARs. This tube is your foundation for that whole setup.
SOLGW didn't just stamp their name on a generic tube. The Loyal 9 runs nine positions instead of the more common seven, so you get finer control over length of pull whether you're setting up for body armor, a shorter shooter, or somewhere in between. It's machined from impact-extruded 7075-T6 aluminum with a hard-coat anodized finish and rolled threads for a strong, secure fit on your lower. The inside is dry film lubed per mil-spec, and the diameter is mil-spec so your A5-compatible stock slides on the way it should.
The features people keep pointing to are the extra drain holes in the last two positions for over-the-beach use, and the softened edges throughout the tube. Those rounded contact points cut down on snagging and sharp spots when you're handling the rifle or manipulating the stock. It's the kind of thoughtful touch that shows up when you're running the gun hard, not just admiring it on the bench.
Keep in mind this is the receiver extension only. You'll need a VLTOR A5 buffer, a rifle-length spring, and an A5-compatible stock to complete the setup. Do not try to run an A5 buffer in a standard carbine tube, since the buffer will over-travel. Match it with the right parts and you've got one of the smoother-cycling AR builds out there.
This is the receiver extension only, so you'll need to add the rest of the A5 system to make it work. That means a VLTOR A5 buffer, a rifle-length action spring, and an A5-compatible stock, plus a castle nut and end plate if you don't already have them. The A5 is designed as a matched system, and all three main components work together to change how your rifle cycles.
No, and you don't want to try it. This tube is built for VLTOR A5 buffer systems only, which use a longer intermediate buffer and a rifle-length spring. Running a standard carbine buffer or spring in an A5 tube throws off the timing, and running an A5 buffer in a carbine tube can let the buffer over-travel and damage your lower.
Those extra positions give you finer adjustment of your length of pull. A5-length tubes already add roughly three-quarters of an inch of pull over a carbine setup, so nine positions let you dial in a comfortable fit whether you're running body armor, sharing the rifle, or just want a precise setting. It makes the stock easier to tune for different shooters and setups.
The extra drain holes in the last two positions are there for over-the-beach use, meaning they let water clear out quickly if your rifle gets submerged. Combined with the softened edges throughout the tube, it's built for people who run their guns hard in real conditions. Those rounded contact points also help cut down on snagging during handling.
| UPC | 785939517729 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | L9A5RE |
| Color | Black |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Buffer Tube |
| Style | Carbine |
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