Reviews & Ratings for Sylvan Arms AR15/AR9 Gen3 Folding Stock Adapter

Sylvan Arms AR15/AR9 Gen3 Folding Stock Adapter

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Most Helpful Positive Review Good product but a few things you should know

First of all, this stock adapter works exactly as advertised. It's good quality and let's you fold your AR platform to fit in a smaller space to carry. I used one that was pre-installed on a 9mm AR with a 5" barrel and it's perfect for folding up and throwing in a backpack. I decided to buy one t...
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Most Helpful Negative Review Wasted my money

Don't normally write reviews but this one was frustrating. I'm a certified armorer and experienced with the AR platform. Product installed easy, I immediately noticed it would not close without the release button being depressed, seemed to be an alignment issue. I overlooked this as for the purpose ...
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Great alternative to LAW

by fbooch, Verified Owner from FL, United States Written on August 29, 2024

Assuming both are not on sale, the Sylvan Arms Gen3 folding adapter is a great alternative to the LAW folder if you're looking to save a few bucks. I only knocked it down one star because I wish the folding tolerances were a little tighter and the finish were slightly more durable. Other than that it is great. I would purchase again.

Pros:

Price
Function
Install

Cons:

tolerance could be better
Finish could be better

Best Used for:

Truck Bag
Conceal Carry / Tactical Use

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Sylvan Arms AR15/AR9 Gen3 Folding Stock Adapter

by Ronin48, Verified Owner from NC, United States Written on January 14, 2024

I have purchased probably 5 of these over the last few years for some builds of mine, and I find them well made, sturdy and very functional. They are about half the price of a Law Tactical Folding Stock Adapter and the designs are similar. I only recently had a issue with the buffer retaining pin, the post bent and when I tried to straighten it, it snapped off. Went to the Sylvan Arms website and found replacement pin kits for their GEN 3 folding stock adapters. Must be the part that is prone to break, but the kits are only $5 bucks and they contain 2 pins, a pin spring and the set screw. I still rate the product 5 stars and I'm interested in the GEN 4 model, but I'm not sure if the QD capability and other newer features are worth the extra cost. Still highly recommend this GEN 3 folding adapter.

Pros:

Price and functionality

Cons:

Buffer retaining pin is prone to breaking.

Best Used for:

Serious builds

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Folding stock

by Jason Clephane, Verified Owner from IN, United States Written on January 14, 2024

Perfect fit works great really no need for instructions

Pros:

Exact Fit

Cons:

None

Best Used for:

AR 15

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great accessory

by Boostedego86, Verified Owner from PA, United States Written on December 28, 2023

Great product, works great, quality made we’ll get another one to put on my next AR pistol.

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Easy to install

by MSL, from AK, United States Written on November 15, 2023

Easy to install easy to use eager to see haw long it last could be a little lighter it does have some weight to it.

Pros:

Easy

Cons:

Heavy

Best Used for:

AR-15 Platform

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Folding Stock Adapter

by JKING, Verified Owner from TX, United States Written on September 20, 2023

I've used this FSA many times. I really like it. You can take it apart and make fine adjustments to fit your buffer tube and lower perfectly as well as clean it. Of course, it locks in the open and folded positions unlike some higher priced options.

Best Used for:

ar pistol

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Bad Design

by Buck, Verified Owner from AL, United States Written on February 18, 2023

Easy installation and that was the only good thing about it. Installed this on a 300acc and it only lasted about 10 rounds before the retaining pin for the buffer and spring broke. The lodged in gun and locked it up. I returned it for a refund.

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PLEASE BE AWARE IF YOUR CURRENT GUN DOES NOT HAVE A CASTLE NUT YOU WILL NEED TO BUY ONE FOR THIS

by Mark, Verified Owner from TN, United States Written on December 7, 2022

went to put my sylvan arms folding adapter on my 9mm ar and everything was going smooth until i needed a castle nut to tighten the stock to the folder. now i have to wait a month to get a castle nut because of christmas. This product relies on YOU having a castle nut on your current setup. dont make my mistake.

5 of 7 found the following review helpful.

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SA Gen3 Folder!

by Andrew223, Verified Owner from MD, United States Written on October 22, 2022

Great quality and reasonably priced folder. Installation was a breeze and very very simple. Literally on thing that you need is an armors wrench and patience. I will be purchasing again. Thank you optics planet!

1 of 2 found the following review helpful.

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Good product

by TexOk shooter, from TX, United States Written on September 7, 2022

Good adapter. Not super tight but but very good especially for $100 below its competitors. Timely shipping as well. Overall very pleased. I haven’t had the opportunity to use competition, but could imagine them being much better.

2 of 4 found the following review helpful.

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