The VKTR VK1 in .223 Rem/5.56 NATO (brand part no. V-3110-0916-601) is a piston-operated, semi-automatic AR-platform rifle built around a cold hammer-forged 16.1-inch barrel with a 1:7-inch twist, running VKTR’s patented VK-1 piston system for reliable cycling. VKTR wraps the barrel in a 15-inch VKTR handguard rail, finishes the rifle in Cerakote Armor Black, and fits ambidextrous controls with a Magpul MOE SL buttstock. The rifle is classified by the ATF as a Modern Sporting Rifle and ships without fixed sights, feeding from a magazine with a 30-round capacity. Among AR-platform rifles in the AR rifles category, the VK1 favors shooters who want piston-driven reliability in a classic black finish.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .223 Rem/5.56 NATO with a 1:7-inch rate of twist.
• Operates on VKTR’s patented VK-1 piston system.
• Features a cold hammer-forged 16.1-inch barrel.
• Wrapped in a 15-inch VKTR handguard rail.
• Finished in Cerakote Armor Black.
• Fitted with a Magpul MOE SL buttstock and ambidextrous controls.
• Classified by the ATF as a Modern Sporting Rifle.
• Ships optic-ready with no fixed sights.
• Feeds from a magazine with a 30-round capacity.
• Weighs approximately 6.8 pounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What operating system does this rifle use? VKTR’s patented VK-1 piston system for reliable cycling.

What handguard does this rifle use? A 15-inch VKTR handguard rail.

Buy the VKTR VK1 5.56 NATO Black

A piston-driven AR rifle in a classic black finish is exactly what the VK1 delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.