The VKTR VK-1P is an 11.5-inch 5.56 NATO pistol with a grey finish and a piston-driven action (brand part no. V-3110-0916-630). VKTR Industries runs its VK-1 short-stroke piston in a footprint that matches a standard direct-impingement AR-15, so the controls and accessories feel familiar. The longer 11.5-inch barrel gives up a little compactness to the 10.5-inch VK-1P and picks up a little muzzle velocity. It is a good fit for a range pistol, a vehicle gun or a suppressor host that needs to stay clean.

Key Specifications

• Chambering is 5.56 NATO, the cartridge most AR-15 shooters already stock.
• Barrel length is 11.5 inches, a step up in velocity from the 10.5-inch pistol with little added bulk.
• The barrel is a hammer-forged heavy profile with machined cooling flutes, which holds up to extended strings of fire.
• Rifling twist is 1:7, suited to the heavier 5.56 bullet weights.
• The operating system is the VK-1 short-stroke piston, which VKTR says runs suppressed or unsuppressed with a staged gas bleed.
• The handguard is a 9.85-inch VK-1 design, with room for a light and a support-hand grip.
• The rear support is an SB Tactical SBA3 adjustable pistol brace, fitted in place of a buttstock.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the 11.5-inch VK-1P different from the 10.5-inch model? The barrel is one inch longer. The piston system, the 9.85-inch handguard, the Hiperfire trigger and the SBA3 brace carry over from the shorter pistol.

What comes in the box? VKTR lists two Magpul Gen 3 PMAG magazines, a lock and a hard case with the pistol.

Buy the VKTR VK-1P Pistol, 5.56 NATO, 11.5-Inch, Grey, SBA3 Brace

Pick the 11.5-inch VK-1P when you want the VKTR piston platform with a little more barrel behind the muzzle device. The A2 flash hider, Radian Raptor charging handle and Magpul K2 grip are already on the pistol, so there is nothing to source before the first range trip. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and see more AR pistols.