medved11 71 Posted February 25, 2017 I'm looking for some honest opinions on the KRISS Vector Gen 2 in .45 ACP. I took a look at both the Hi-Point carbine and the KRISS today while picking up some ammo and the Hi-Point just didn't "move the needle" for me but the KRISS definitelyh interested me (despite the slightly goofy looking barrel shroud). Based on some quick YouTube research when I got home, it looks like the KRISS can be a bit picky about ammo but it seems like it gets good reviews overall (most of the "negative" reviews that I saw seemed to be about the earlier generations of the gun). Anyhow, I'd appreciate any advice that any current KRISS owners can provide. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tattooo 220 Posted February 25, 2017 I absolutely love my gen1 .45 Kriss and have run everything included reman without so much as a hiccup Comparing to a hi point is not even fair....lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
medved11 71 Posted February 25, 2017 I absolutely love my gen1 .45 Kriss and have run everything included reman without so much as a hiccup Comparing to a hi point is not even fair....lol Yeah, I kind of figured that the comparison was a little "apples to oranges" but there doesn't seem to be many options for a 45 ACP carbine. How do you like the handling of the KRISS? I shouldered the one from the rack (which had the Magpul buttstock) and, all things considered, it actually felt pretty comfortable and balanced. I didn't want to muzzle anyone in the crowded store so I couldn't really tell how it feels when you move the gun around Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blksheep 466 Posted February 25, 2017 SBR, Full auto yes. 16" version.... NO 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MartyZ 692 Posted February 25, 2017 I had a .45 vector gen 1, and I loved it, absolutely no muzzle rise. I eventually sold it however to free up funds for something else. Now I do regret selling it. But you can't compare it to a hi-point, it is in a completely different class, both in function and price. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Purple Patrick 638 Posted February 25, 2017 SBR, Full auto yes. 16" version.... NO This. I sold mine because it's pointless in nj. If I move out then I'd say 100 yes this signature exceeds the 15 character capacity count 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mipafox 438 Posted February 25, 2017 SBR, Full auto yes. 16" version.... NO Pretty much. I'm not really a fan of semi pistol caliber carbines. I've never tried this one full auto. A buddy of mine has one SBR'd and suppressed. It's fun but I wouldn't buy it. If I could get one in auto I probably would, but I can't. Just personal preference, I've never seen any problems with it. But since he always uses a can, that sometimes makes guns function more reliably (even though they might get dirty faster). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JT Custom Guns 956 Posted February 25, 2017 The Gen II vector CRB is a better gun than the Gen I but either is way better that a Hi Point - lol We have sold about 10 - 12 of the new Gen II (mostly 9mm's) and we have not had one customer complain or any warranty issues since the Gen-II came out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueLineFish 615 Posted February 25, 2017 With that long barrel not something I have to have, but at the right price I would 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ff312 5 Posted February 26, 2017 Get a tommy gun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yukongt2000 3 Posted February 26, 2017 I say if you can afford it and want it then GET IT! If it will make you smile, get it. We , at least most of us, are not "operators" , but guns like this make you look forward to going to the range. The platform loses its purpose when it's not full auto, but buy it for the same reason I bought the GSG mp5 22 cal clone instead of an ordinary 10/22.(it's just cool to have). 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,877 Posted February 26, 2017 Get a Beretta Cx4 Carbine instead. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T Bill 649 Posted February 26, 2017 I'll vote for the "Chicago Typewriter". 100 round mag available in "Merica" and yes it is a lot of fun. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
folush 4 Posted February 26, 2017 I shot Kriss SMG full auto in Vegas and have fallen in love with it. However when I bought Kriss CRB I felt like like that I bang fat ugly chick instead of the model I was suppose to get. The long goofy barrel kills the purpose of the firearm same way as 18" barrel Tavor. Eventually I sold both. I had some problems with independence ammo for Kriss. It would cram the bullets further into the cases once in awhile. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tattooo 220 Posted February 26, 2017 I have shot the Vector SBR in full auto & considering you cannot have any SBR or full auto in NJ that argument is moot....that is like saying dont purchase a PS90 for the same reason. It is a phenomenal gun with next to no muzzle rise or recoil.... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matroskin 29 Posted February 26, 2017 Friend of mine had it in one of free states, but sold it as well. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
medved11 71 Posted February 26, 2017 Get a Beretta Cx4 Carbine instead.I've been looking at those online tonight while I was doing some more reading on the KRISS. It's definitely an option Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tattooo 220 Posted February 26, 2017 I have a cx4 as well....again no comparison to the Kriss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
medved11 71 Posted February 26, 2017 I have shot the Vector SBR in full auto & considering you cannot have any SBR or full auto in NJ that argument is moot....that is like saying dont purchase a PS90 for the same reason. It is a phenomenal gun with next to no muzzle rise or recoil.... Is there anything on your KRISS that you wish that you could change (other than the 16" barrel)? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tattooo 220 Posted February 26, 2017 The Kriss trigger......it is not a precision trigger by any means but it is a more than decent and totally smokes the turd of a trigger in the CX4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
medved11 71 Posted February 26, 2017 The Kriss trigger......it is not a precision trigger by any means but it is a more than decent and totally smokes the turd of a trigger in the CX4 Do you have a red dot or other optic on yours? My eyes are so great anymore, so I tend to put red dots on everything lately. The cheekweld with the irons were perfect for me in the store and I'm guessing that a RD would work in a low mount Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tattooo 220 Posted February 26, 2017 Yes an Eotech 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tattooo 220 Posted February 26, 2017 With a G33 magnifier Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
checko 180 Posted February 26, 2017 Get a Beretta Cx4 Carbine instead.How much are they running these days. I've been meaning to look at one for steel Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tattooo 220 Posted February 26, 2017 CX4 s are still around the $700 mark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mipafox 438 Posted February 26, 2017 That's crazy. I never shot one, though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tattooo 220 Posted February 26, 2017 Great little carbine but the stock trigger is crap....I put a sierra papa trigger in and its a whole new beast.....at a big expense though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
medved11 71 Posted February 26, 2017 My only minor gripe about the Gen 2 version is the blocky barrel shroud. I like the cylindrical one on the previous versions a lot more Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tattooo 220 Posted February 27, 2017 I like the round one better myself .....you could buy one & sell new one....annoying but can work Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
medved11 71 Posted February 27, 2017 I like the round one better myself .....you could buy one & sell new one....annoying but can work I was thinking the same but I read something earlier that stated that the barrel dimensions have changed between generations, so I may be out of luck unless someone is making aftermarket shrouds. The blocky shroud wouldn't be deal killer for me but I really do like the earlier type much more Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites