VKTR VK1 Rifle | 5.56 NATO | 16 in. | 30rd | V31100916602

The VKTR VK1 is a piston-operated modern sporting rifle chambered for .223 Rem / 5.56 NATO. It pairs a cold-hammer-forged 16.1-inch barrel with ambidextrous controls and Magpul furniture for a compact, controllable field package. For a practical optic under $1,000 that complements the VK1, consider a Vortex Strike Eagle 1-6×24 for close-to-mid-range work. Typical applications include range training and precision semi-auto shooting clinics.

Product Specifications

• The caliber is listed as .223 Rem / 5.56 NATO.
• The action is semi-automatic with a piston-operated system.
• The barrel measures 16.1 inches and is described as cold hammer forged.
• The rate of twist is 1:7″.
• The rifle ships with a 30-round detachable magazine capacity.
• The stock material is synthetic with a Magpul MOE SL buttstock described.
• The listed weight is 6.8 pounds.
• The muzzle device is an A2 flash hider.
• The handguard is a 15″ VKTR low-profile M-LOK style with a continuous 12 o’clock Picatinny rail.
• The rifle features ambidextrous controls and a patented VK-1 piston system.
• The finish is described as Cerakote Flat Dark Earth / bi-tone.
• The bolt carrier group is precision-machined and the rifle includes a Radian Weapons Raptor charging handle.
• Other listed features include Magpul K2 grip and enhanced trigger guards.
• The UPC is 810155166021.

This VKTR VK1 delivers a compact, piston-driven AR platform built around a cold-hammer-forged barrel and low-profile handguard. The combination of ambidextrous controls, Magpul ergonomics and a user-friendly gas system make it suitable for disciplined range work and technical training scenarios where reliability and reduced maintenance are priorities.