The VKTR VK1PW in 5.56 NATO (brand part no. V-3110-0916-606) is a piston-operated semi-auto rifle built around a 13.7-inch, cold hammer-forged barrel, pinned and welded to a Sol Nox muzzle device for a 16-inch overall length that avoids NFA short-barrel registration. VKTR Industries runs the patented VK-1 piston system through a 12.5-inch VKTR handguard rail, and finishes the rifle in Cerakote Sniper Grey. The rifle includes fully ambidextrous controls and a Magpul MOE SL buttstock. Among piston-driven AR platforms in the AR rifles category, the VK1PW favors shooters who want a compact, piston-operated 5.56 carbine in a distinct field finish.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .223 Rem/5.56 NATO.
• Barrel has a 1:7-inch rate of twist.
• Built on the patented VK-1 piston operating system.
• Features a 13.7-inch, cold hammer-forged barrel pinned and welded to a Sol Nox muzzle device for a 16-inch overall length.
• Wrapped in a 12.5-inch VKTR handguard rail.
• Controls are fully ambidextrous.
• Stock is the Magpul MOE SL buttstock.
• Ships optics-ready with no fixed sights.
• Feeds from a detachable magazine with a 30-round capacity.
• Finished in Cerakote Sniper Grey.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 13.7-inch barrel NFA-compliant here? Yes, it is pinned and welded to the Sol Nox muzzle device for a 16-inch overall length, avoiding SBR registration.

Is this a piston or direct-impingement rifle? Piston-operated, using VKTR’s patented VK-1 system.

Buy the VKTR VK1PW 5.56 NATO Grey

A compact, piston-operated 5.56 carbine in a distinct field finish is exactly what the VK1PW delivers. As soon as it’s ready to ship, order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.