The VKTR VK-1PW California Compliant 5.56 NATO piston rifle in Sniper Grey (brand part no. V31100916622CA) is the California version of the 13.7-inch VK-1PW. A HUX WRX Flash Hider XL QD is pinned and welded to the barrel to meet a 16-inch barrel length, and the rifle ships with a California compliant Compmag. The short-stroke piston system is patented, low profile and matches the footprint and weight of a standard direct-impingement AR-15. A Radian Raptor charging handle, billet ambidextrous controls and a Hiperfire single-stage trigger are standard. This VKTR Industries rifle fits buyers who need a California compliant build without giving up a compact piston AR.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 5.56 NATO, a common cartridge with plenty of factory loads.
• The barrel is 13.7 inches in a heavy profile, hammer forged with machined cooling flutes, which keeps weight down without losing stiffness.
• The muzzle device is a HUX WRX Flash Hider XL QD pinned and welded to reach a 16-inch barrel length, which controls flash and allows quick-detach attachment.
• The twist rate is 1:7, which stabilizes a wide range of 5.56 bullet weights.
• The compliance feature is a California compliant Compmag supplied with the rifle, which is what makes this version the California configuration.
• The operating system is a short-stroke piston with a one-piece op rod and removable gas block, which keeps the action cleaner than direct impingement.
• The trigger is a 4.5 pound single-stage Hiperfire, which gives a crisp release.
• The handguard is a 12.5-inch VK-1 low-profile design that leaves room for accessories.
• The stock is a Magpul SL with a Magpul K2 grip, which keeps the rifle compact and comfortable.
• The color is Sniper Grey, a muted tone that stands apart from standard black rifles.

Frequently Asked Questions

What magazine does the California version include? VKTR ships this version with one California compliant Compmag, a rifle lock and a hard case.

How does this differ from the standard VK-1PW? The rifle matches the standard VK-1PW in barrel, muzzle device and furniture, and it adds the California compliant Compmag.

How long and how heavy is it? VKTR lists the overall length at 30.5 to 33.1 inches depending on the stock position, and the approximate weight is 6.6 pounds.

Buy the VKTR VK-1PW 5.56 NATO Piston Rifle, 13.7-Inch Barrel Pinned and Welded to 16 Inches, California Compliant, Sniper Grey

A compact piston-driven AR that ships with a California compliant Compmag is not easy to find, and the VK-1PW CA version delivers it in a muted Sniper Grey. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and see more AR rifles.