Description
The Kriss Vector 22 CRB Duotone 10 Round (KRISS model KV22-CFDBLK00) is the Enhanced Limited version of the rimfire Vector carbine, finished in two tones with a flat dark earth lower and a black upper. It shoots 22 LR from a 16 inch threaded barrel and ships in a 10 round configuration.
Kriss Vector 22 CRB Duotone 10 Round Overview
The Vector 22 copies the look and controls of the centerfire Vector, but inside it is a simple direct blowback rimfire. That makes it a low-cost way to learn the Vector manual of arms, or just to enjoy a carbine that turns heads at the range. The Enhanced Limited package adds an angled foregrip and a square barrel shroud to the standard model. The 4140 chrome moly barrel has a black nitride finish, a 1 in 16 twist and 1/2×28 threads at the muzzle.
Duotone Finish and Enhanced Package
KRISS lists this exact UPC on its Enhanced Limited Duotone page with the 10 round option. One large distributor lists the finish as matte black, but its own photo shows the same two-tone gun, so check the box label when it arrives. The angled foregrip clamps to the M-LOK handguard, and the shroud gives the carbine the long, square look of the original Vector.
Controls and Handling
Controls are ambidextrous: the safety can be worked with either thumb, and the stock folds to the side and also collapses for length. A last round bolt lock holds the action open on an empty magazine, which most 22 LR carbines do not offer. The two-stage, quick reset trigger is easy to learn. Low-profile flip sights come standard, and the top rail takes a red dot if you prefer one.
Rimfire Reality
A rimfire is only as reliable as its ammunition. Use quality high-velocity 40 grain round nose loads to start, keep the chamber clean, and expect the odd dud round with bulk ammo. The direct blowback action fouls faster than a centerfire gun, so plan to clean the bolt face and chamber every few hundred rounds. In return, practice costs a fraction of what 9mm costs.
Uses for the Vector 22
This carbine is built for plinking, rimfire steel matches and introducing new shooters to a full-size rifle. With good ammunition and an optic it is also accurate enough for small game at sensible ranges, where state hunting rules allow semi-auto rimfires. At 7.4 pounds it is heavier than most 22 LR rifles, which keeps it steady but makes it a poor choice for long hikes.
Suppressor Notes
The threaded barrel accepts a 22 rimfire suppressor, which makes this one of the quietest ways to shoot. A suppressor is an NFA item, so you must file an ATF Form 4 and wait for approval, and it must be legal where you live. Thread-on rimfire cans need frequent cleaning, and the muzzle should be checked for alignment before the first shot.
State Laws and Ownership
Pennsylvania has no magazine-capacity limit, and this 10 round configuration is the version KRISS offers for buyers in places that cap capacity. Several states also restrict semi-automatic rifles with folding stocks, angled foregrips or threaded muzzles, even in 22 LR, so read your state rules and confirm the transfer with your receiving FFL before ordering.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: KRISS USA
- Model: Vector 22 CRB Enhanced Limited Duotone, KV22-CFDBLK00
- UPC: 811607034592
- Caliber: 22 LR
- Action: Semi-auto, direct blowback
- Barrel: 16 in. 4140 chrome moly, black nitride, 1 in 16 twist
- Muzzle: Threaded 1/2×28
- Capacity: 10+1 (two 10 round magazines per distributor data)
- Stock: Ambidextrous folding, collapsible
- Sights: Low-profile flip sights
- Trigger: Two-stage, quick reset
- Overall length: 34.5 to 37.7 in.
- Weight: 7.4 lb
- Finish: Duotone, flat dark earth and black
Before You Buy
Federal law requires that this rifle be transferred through a licensed dealer, and the buyer must be 18 or older to purchase a rifle or shotgun from an FFL. You will complete ATF Form 4473 and a background check when you pick it up. This is a rimfire, so buy quality ammunition and keep spare magazines loaded for the range.
Who It Is For
The Kriss Vector 22 CRB Duotone 10 Round is a great fit for shooters who want the Vector look and controls at rimfire prices, new shooters, and anyone training for rimfire steel matches.
Buy the Kriss Vector 22 CRB Duotone 10 Round at MAG5 Firearms
MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the Kriss Vector 22 CRB Duotone 10 Round online and ship it to your local FFL dealer, or browse our full selection of firearms for more rifles. For factory details, visit KRISS USA.
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