KRISS Vector
| KRISS Vector | |
|---|---|
KRISS Vector Gen I with an EOTech sight, suppressor and aftermarket foregrip | |
| Type | Submachine gun Pistol caliber carbine |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2010–present |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 2006 |
| Manufacturer | Kriss USA, Inc. |
| Produced | 2009–present |
| Variants | See Variants |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 6 lb (2.7 kg) (SMG, SBR) 7 lb (3.2 kg) (CRB) |
| Length | 24.3 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 length | 5.5 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 |
| Action | Off-axis bolt travel blowback, closed bolt |
| Rate of fire | 1,200 rounds/min |
| Effective firing range | 55 yards (50 meters); 70 yards (64 meters) with 16-inch barrel |
| Feed system | Detachable box magazine, capacities;
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| Sights | Flip-up iron sights and MIL-STD-1913 rail provided for optics |
The KRISS Vector is a submachine gun developed by the American company KRISS USA, formerly Transformational Defense Industries (TDI). Civilian variants in semi-automatic only configuration are also available.
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. The KRISS Vector is designed to accept extended Glock magazines and fires a variety of pistol cartridges.