The VKTR VK-1 Forged in 5.56 NATO (brand part no. V31100916621CA) is a semi-automatic AR-platform rifle built around a 13.7-inch, cold-hammer-forged barrel with a QPQ nitride finish and a 1-in-7-inch twist, giving California shooters a piston-driven AR that runs clean whether suppressed or not. VKTR Industries machines the forged lower with full ambidextrous controls, finishes the receiver set in Flat Dark Earth Cerakote, and fits a patented low-profile piston system with a staged gas bleed. To meet California law, the rifle ships with a Gen3 Compmag limited to 10 rounds. Among AR-platform rifles in the AR rifles category, the VK-1 favors California shooters who want genuine piston reliability in a compliant configuration.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in 5.56 NATO with a 1-in-7-inch twist rate.
• Built around a 13.7-inch, cold-hammer-forged barrel with a QPQ nitride finish.
• Muzzle is threaded 1/2×28 with a HUXWRX flash hider pinned and welded in place.
• Runs a patented low-profile piston system with a staged gas bleed for suppressed or unsuppressed use.
• Lower receiver is forged with fully ambidextrous controls.
• Receiver set is finished in Flat Dark Earth Cerakote.
• Wears a 12.5-inch VK-1 handguard.
• Fitted with a Hiperfire single-stage trigger, breaking at about 4.5 pounds.
• Ships with a Gen3 Compmag limited to 10 rounds for California compliance.
• Weighs approximately 6.6 pounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this rifle legal in California? Yes, it ships with a Gen3 Compmag limited to 10 rounds to meet California compliance requirements.

Does it run a piston or direct-impingement system? A patented low-profile piston system with a staged gas bleed for suppressed or unsuppressed shooting.

What finish does this rifle have? Flat Dark Earth Cerakote over the forged receiver set.

Buy the VKTR VK-1 Forged 5.56, FDE

Genuine piston reliability in a California-compliant configuration is exactly what the VK-1 Forged delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.