KRISS Vector .22 LR CRB
KRISS USA · Carbine · In Production · 2020
Also known as: Vector 22 CRB, Vector .22 LR, KRISS Vector 22 Gen 2
Overview
The KRISS Vector .22 LR CRB is a rimfire carbine variant of the distinctive KRISS Vector platform, introduced at SHOT Show 2020 after years of anticipation. Unlike its centerfire siblings, the .22 LR uses a conventional straight blowback action rather than the patented Super V recoil-mitigating system, and feeds from a proprietary 10-round magazine instead of Glock pistol mags. The CRB configuration features a 16-inch threaded barrel for U.S. rifle compliance and retains the iconic angular Vector lower receiver styling.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3357 g (118.4 oz) |
| Overall Length | 876 mm (34.49") |
| Folded Length | 673 mm (26.50") |
| Barrel Length | 406 mm (15.98") |
| Height | 235 mm (9.25") |
| Width | 69 mm (2.72") |
| Action Type | Blowback |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 10 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 370 m/s (1214 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 178 J (131 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 100 m (109 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 150 m (164 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 406 mm (15.98") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Polymer |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
| Finish | Black Nitride Qpq |
Calibers
- .22 Long Rifle · primary — also known as .22 LR, 22 LR, 5.6x15mmR
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Proprietary 10 Round Box
- Safety mechanisms: Ambidextrous Safety Selector, Trigger Safety
- Features: Vector Lower Styling, Six Position Collapsible Stock, Threaded Barrel 1 2x28, Ar 15 Compatible Grip, Full Length Picatinny Rail, Ambidextrous Controls, Sound Suppressor Ready, Side Folding Stock Option
Variants
- KRISS Vector .22 SDP — Pistol
- KRISS Vector .22 SBR — Short Barreled Rifle
Base model
Service history
Operators
- Civilian Sport Shooters · adopted 2020
Production
Production years: 2020-present
Civilian commercial sales only; no military or law enforcement adoption.
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Designer: Renaud Kerbrat (original Vector platform); KRISS USA engineering team (.22 conversion)
Notes
Released after years of development and rumored cancellation. Provides an inexpensive training and plinking platform with the same manual of arms as the centerfire Vector models.
Background
KRISS teased a .22 LR Vector for nearly a decade before finally unveiling it at SHOT Show 2020, leading enthusiasts to assume the project had been quietly killed. When it finally arrived, it had to drop the trademark Super V recoil-reduction system entirely, because .22 LR simply doesn't recoil enough to need it.