The VKTR VK-1PW 5.56 NATO rifle with a 13.7-inch pinned barrel and HUXWRX Flash Hider XL QD in Armor Black, California compliant (VKTR part no. V31100916620CA), is a piston-driven AR-15 from VKTR Industries. The flash hider is pinned and welded to the barrel to meet a 16-inch barrel length. The California-compliant version includes one Gen3 Compmag, along with a rifle lock and hard case. A short-stroke piston system, Magpul SL stock and K2 grip and a Hiperfire trigger round out the package. It is a low-profile rifle for range use and home defense.

Key Specifications

• Chambering is 5.56 NATO, the common rifle cartridge with wide ammunition availability.
• The muzzle device is a HUXWRX Flash Hider XL QD, pinned and welded to the 13.7-inch barrel to reach 16 inches.
• This version is California compliant and includes one Gen3 Compmag, as VKTR states for the CA-compliant models.
• The barrel is 13.7 inches of heavy-profile, hammer-forged steel with machined cooling flutes.
• Twist rate is 1:7, a fast twist that stabilizes a wide range of 5.56 bullet weights.
• The system is a short-stroke piston with a cup-and-spigot gas seal and a staged gas bleed that lets it run suppressed or unsuppressed.
• Controls are fully ambidextrous, including a billet magazine release, bolt catch and the VKTR selector lever, so left- and right-handed shooters run it the same way.
• The trigger is a Hiperfire single-stage unit rated at 4.5 pounds.
• The handguard is a 12.5-inch VK-1 design that matches the footprint of a standard AR-15 gas system.
• The bolt carrier group is a one-piece, chrome-finished carrier with a 22.5-degree long cam path for consistent lock-up.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this the California-compliant version? Yes. VKTR lists this VK-1PW as California compliant, and it includes a Gen3 Compmag to meet that compliance.

Is the flash hider removable? No. VKTR pins and welds the HUXWRX Flash Hider XL QD to the barrel to meet the 16-inch barrel length.

What else comes with the rifle? VKTR lists one California-compliant Compmag, a rifle lock and a hard case.

Buy the VKTR VK-1PW Rifle, 5.56 NATO, 13.7-Inch Barrel Pinned to 16-Inch with HUXWRX Flash Hider XL QD, California Compliant, Armor Black

This California-compliant VK-1PW pairs a short 13.7-inch barrel with a welded HUXWRX flash hider, giving you a fast-handling rifle with the Compmag already included. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and browse more from VKTR in our AR rifles.