KRISS Vector

KRISS Vector
KRISS Vector Gen I with an EOTech sight, suppressor and aftermarket foregrip
TypeSubmachine gun
Pistol caliber carbine
Place of originUnited States
Service history
In service2010–present [citation needed]
Production history
Designed2006
ManufacturerKriss USA, Inc.
Produced2009–present
VariantsSee Variants
Specifications
Mass6 lb (2.7 kg) (SMG, SBR)
7 lb (3.2 kg) (CRB)
Length24.3 in (620 mm) (SMG, SBR)
16 in (410 mm) w/ stock folded
34.8 in (880 mm) (CRB)
26.5 in (670 mm) w/ stock folded
Barrel length5.5 in (140 mm) (SMG, SBR, SDP)
6.5 in (170 mm) (Optional for SMG, SBR, SDP Gen II)
16 in (410 mm) (CRB)
18.6 in (470 mm) (CRB, Canadian version)
Cartridge.22 LR
.357 SIG
.40 S&W
.45 ACP
9×19mm Parabellum
9×21mm
10mm Auto[1]
ActionOff-axis bolt travel blowback, closed bolt
Rate of fire1,200 rounds/min[2]
Effective firing range55 yards (50 meters); 70 yards (64 meters) with 16-inch barrel
Feed systemDetachable box magazine, capacities;
  • 9×19mm Parabellum: 10-, 17-, 19-, 33-round detachable Glock magazine or 40-round "MagEx2" extension
  • .45 ACP/10mm Auto: 10-, 13-round detachable Glock magazine or ~25-round "MagEx 25+" extension,[3] 30-round "MagEx2" extension
SightsFlip-up iron sights and
MIL-STD-1913 rail provided for optics

The KRISS Vector[4] is a series of weapons based upon the parent submachine gun design developed by the American company KRISS USA, formerly Transformational Defense Industries (TDI).

Designed in 2006 and seeing limited production since 2009, the KRISS Vector uses an unconventional delayed blowback system combined with in-line design to reduce perceived recoil and muzzle climb, invented by French engineer Renaud Kerbrat.[5] The weapon is designed to accept extended Glock magazines and fires a variety of pistol cartridges.

  1. ^ "KRISS USA - Vector SBR Black". Archived from the original on 2019-06-17. Retrieved 2017-04-17.
  2. ^ "Technology". KRISS USA. Archived from the original on 20 January 2013. Retrieved 14 February 2013.
  3. ^ "Firearms accessories / Magazines". KRISS USA. Archived from the original on 3 April 2013. Retrieved 30 November 2012.
  4. ^ "Products". KRISS Arms. Archived from the original on 20 January 2013. Retrieved 30 November 2012.
  5. ^ "TRANSFORMATIONAL DEFENSE INDUSTRIES, INC.: HOME OF THE KRISS SUPER V SYSTEM - Small Arms Review". 2009-01-14. Retrieved 2023-03-19.