The VKTR VK-1 in .223 Rem/5.56 NATO (brand part no. V31100916620CA) is a California-compliant, semi-automatic rifle built around a patented low-profile piston system, using a cup-and-spigot piston assembly and a staged gas bleed system to run reliably suppressed or unsuppressed across varying factory ammunition. VKTR Industries pairs a fully supported one-piece op rod and removable gas block with a 13.7-inch barrel, permanently fitted with a HUXWRX Flash Hider QD XL pinned and welded to meet the 16-inch minimum barrel length. The rifle ships with a Gen3 Compmag to meet California’s fixed-magazine requirement, along with a rifle lock and hard case, finished in Armor Black. Among AR-platform rifles in the AR rifles category, the VK-1 favors California shooters who want a piston-driven rifle with a HUXWRX flash hider in a compliant configuration.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .223 Rem/5.56 NATO.
• Uses a 1:7-inch rate of twist.
• Operates on a patented low-profile piston system with a cup-and-spigot design.
• Features a 13.7-inch barrel.
• Pinned and welded to 16 inches with a HUXWRX Flash Hider QD XL.
• Includes a staged gas bleed system for suppressed or unsuppressed operation.
• Feeds from a 10+1-capacity Gen3 Compmag, California-compliant.
• Finished in Armor Black.
• Ships with a rifle lock and hard case.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this rifle California-compliant? Yes, it ships with a fixed-capacity Gen3 Compmag to meet California’s requirements.

Why is the barrel pinned? The 13.7-inch barrel carries a HUXWRX Flash Hider QD XL pinned and welded to meet the 16-inch minimum length.

What operating system does this rifle use? A patented low-profile piston system designed to run reliably suppressed or unsuppressed.

Buy the VKTR VK-1 5.56 NATO HUXWRX CA Compliant

A piston-driven rifle with a HUXWRX flash hider, configured for California compliance, is exactly what the VK-1 delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.