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.

 

 

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

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

SBR, Full auto yes.

 

16" version....

 

 

 

 

 

NO

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.

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

 

 

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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).

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

With that long barrel not something I have to have, but at the right price I would

Get a tommy gun.

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).

Get a Beretta Cx4 Carbine instead.

I'll vote for the "Chicago Typewriter".  100 round mag available in "Merica"  and yes it is a lot of fun.

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.

 

 

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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....

Friend of mine had it in one of free states, but sold it as well.

 

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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

 

 

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I have a cx4 as well....again no comparison to the Kriss

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)?

 

 

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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

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

 

 

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Yes an Eotech

With a G33 magnifier

Get a Beretta Cx4 Carbine instead.

How much are they running these days. I've been meaning to look at one for steel

 

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CX4 s are still around the $700 mark

That's crazy.

 

I never shot one, though.

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

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

I like the round one better myself .....you could buy one & sell new one....annoying but can work

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

 

 

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