The VKTR VK-1P 5.56 NATO pistol is a piston-driven AR with a 10.5-inch barrel and a grey finish (brand part no. V-3110-0916-619). VKTR Industries builds it around the patented VK-1 short-stroke piston system, which keeps the footprint and weight of a standard direct-impingement AR-15 while running cleaner. A hammer-forged heavy-profile barrel, a 9.85-inch VK-1 handguard and a Hiperfire single-stage trigger come standard. VKTR fits an SB Tactical SBA3 brace and lists the buttstock as none, so this is a compact pistol from the factory. It suits a short home-defense or truck gun, and a suppressor host that stays easy to carry.

Key Specifications

• Chambering is 5.56 NATO, the standard AR-15 cartridge with the widest ammunition selection.
• Barrel length is 10.5 inches, short enough to keep the pistol compact and handy indoors.
• The barrel is a hammer-forged heavy profile with machined cooling flutes and a gas block alignment pin, which adds stiffness while shedding some weight.
• Rifling twist is 1:7, a rate that stabilizes the heavier 5.56 bullet weights.
• The operating system is the patented VK-1 short-stroke piston with a one-piece op rod and removable gas block, which keeps the action cleaner than direct impingement.
• The handguard is a 9.85-inch VK-1 free-float design, long enough for lights and a support-hand grip.
• The rear support is an SB Tactical SBA3 pistol brace, and VKTR lists the buttstock as none.
• The trigger is a 4.5-pound single-stage Hiperfire, a clean and predictable break for fast follow-up shots.
• Weight is 6.0 pounds, light enough to carry and shoot comfortably for long sessions.
• Overall length runs 27.3 to 29.9 inches, depending on how the brace is adjusted.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the VK-1P have a buttstock? No. VKTR lists the buttstock as none and fits an SB Tactical SBA3 brace instead, with a Magpul K2 grip and a carbine buffer and spring.

What ships with it? VKTR packs it complete with two Magpul Gen 3 PMAG magazines, a lock and a hard case.

Does the piston system run suppressed? Yes. VKTR says the staged gas bleed in the VK-1 lets the pistol operate consistently, either suppressed or unsuppressed, with varying types of factory ammunition.

Buy the VKTR VK-1P Pistol, 5.56 NATO, 10.5-Inch, Grey, SBA3 Brace

The VK-1P is for the shooter who wants a piston AR in the smallest practical package, with the controls, charging handle and brace already chosen. VKTR fits a billet ambidextrous magazine release and bolt catch, a Radian Raptor charging handle and an A2 flash hider, so the pistol is ready for range work right away. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and browse more AR pistols while you are here.