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VKTR VK-1 Pistol 5.56 NATO — 10.50 inch Barrel

SKUTSW|163475 Conditionnew CategoryAR Pistols
$2299.00
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About this product

The VKTR VK-1 is an AR-style pistol chambered in 223 REM/5.56 NATO designed around VKTR’s low-profile short-stroke piston architecture. It pairs a 10.50 inch cold hammer-forged, threaded steel barrel with a 9.85 inch VKTR handguard and an SB Tactical SBA3 brace for compact handling. Controls are ambidextrous and the pistol ships with a Magpul K2 grip and one magazine. The firearm is finished in Cerakote Armor Black and built on an aluminum frame.

Key Specifications

  • The caliber is 223 REM/5.56 NATO.
  • The action is SEMI-AUTO.
  • The barrel measures 10.50 inches and is a cold hammer-forged, threaded steel barrel.
  • The magazine capacity is 30 rounds.
  • The weight is 80 oz.
  • The frame material is ALUMINUM.
  • The finish is CERAKOTE ARMOR BLACK.
  • The handguard is a 9.85 inch VKTR handguard rail.
  • The pistol includes an SB Tactical SBA3 brace.
  • The gas system is a patented VK-1 short-stroke piston system.

Purpose-built for competent, no-nonsense shooters, the VK-1 delivers a compact, piston-driven AR platform well-suited for range work, competition, and responsible personal-defense applications where a compact AR-style pistol is preferred. Its cold hammer-forged barrel, supported piston architecture, and durable Cerakote finish make it a practical option for buyers seeking robust, low-maintenance operation from a compact package.

Specs at a glance

VKTR VK-1 Pistol 5.56 NATO … SPECS AT A GLANCE 80 oz WEIGHT 10.50 inches SIZE
Editorial diagram — measurements verified during testing.

Key attributes

upc810155166175
manufacturerVKTR Industries
manufacturer part numberV31100916617
actionSemi-Auto
barrel length10.50"
caliber/gauge.223 REM/5.56 NATO
capacity30 + 1
colorBlack
length31.6000
number of magazines1
safetySwitch
sights typeNONE
state restriction (ca)NO DIRECT SHIP TO CALIFORNIA
state restriction (ri)NO DIRECT SHIP TO RHODE ISLAND
state restriction (wa)NO DIRECT SHIP TO WASHINGTON
Sources & methodology. Editorial review and rating by Declan Vance based on hands-on testing notes and published vendor specifications. Pricing verified at time of publication.
$2299.00