Kriss Vector SDP 45 ACP MultiCam Black – Rugged 5.5 in. Gen 2 Pistol

Description

The Kriss Vector SDP 45 ACP MultiCam Black (KRISS model KV45-PMCBLK20) is the Gen 2 Vector pistol with a 5.5 inch barrel, finished in MultiCam Black Cerakote. It holds 30+1 rounds of 45 ACP and uses the Super V recoil system that keeps this big-bore pistol surprisingly flat.

Kriss Vector SDP 45 ACP MultiCam Black Overview

The SDP is the most compact Vector a civilian can buy without NFA paperwork. In 45 ACP the Vector design makes the most sense, because the heavy, slow bullet is exactly the kind of recoil the angled bolt system was built to manage. Distributor data lists a 5.5 inch barrel with a 1 in 10 twist, 16x1mm left-hand threads, a 16.75 inch length and a weight of 6 pounds. Controls are ambidextrous, and the trigger is a two-stage, quick reset design.

45 ACP in a Vector

Recoil from 45 ACP is a push rather than a snap, and the Vector turns that push downward. Fast strings of fire stay in a tight group, and shooters who find 45 ACP pistols tiring often enjoy this one. The trade-off is ammunition cost: 45 ACP costs noticeably more per round than 9mm, and a 30 round magazine empties quickly.

Magazines

The 45 ACP Vector uses Glock 21 magazines, so standard 13 round Glock magazines and KRISS 30 round magazines both fit. This pistol ships with one 30 round magazine. Long magazines change the balance and make the pistol harder to rest on a bench, so many owners keep a few 13 round magazines for range days.

MultiCam Black Finish

MultiCam Black is a dark camouflage pattern applied in Cerakote, a thin, hard ceramic coating. It resists wear and cleaning solvents better than paint, and it hides scuffs better than plain black. The polymer parts are color matched. The pattern varies slightly from gun to gun, so yours will not match the photos exactly.

Pistol, Brace and SBR Rules

This is sold as a pistol. Adding a shoulder stock or a vertical foregrip can turn it into a short-barreled rifle or an any-other-weapon under the NFA, which requires ATF approval before the change. Rules on stabilizing braces have changed several times through court cases, so check current ATF guidance and your state law before adding any accessory to the rear.

Muzzle Threads

The barrel is threaded 16x1mm left hand, a European pattern common on 45 ACP host guns. Most 1/2×28 accessories will not fit without an adapter. A suppressor is an NFA item requiring an approved ATF Form 4 and state legality. Keep the thread protector on when shooting without a device.

State Laws and Ownership

Pennsylvania does not limit magazine capacity, but many states cap magazines at 10 or 15 rounds and some restrict pistols that accept magazines outside the grip or have threaded barrels. California requires roster-listed handguns, which this is not. Read your own state and local rules and confirm with your receiving FFL before ordering.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: KRISS USA
• Model: Vector SDP Gen 2, KV45-PMCBLK20
• UPC: 811607036923
• Caliber: 45 ACP
• Action: Semi-auto, closed bolt, delayed blowback (Super V)
• Barrel: 5.5 in., 1 in 10 twist
• Muzzle: Threaded 16x1mm LH
• Capacity: 30+1, Glock 21 pattern (one magazine included)
• Sights: Low-profile flip sights
• Trigger: Two-stage, quick reset
• Overall length: 16.75 in.
• Weight: 6 lb
• Finish: MultiCam Black Cerakote

Before You Buy

Federal law requires that a handgun be transferred through a licensed dealer, and the buyer must be 21 or older to purchase a handgun from an FFL. You will complete ATF Form 4473 and a background check when you pick it up. Large-format pistols like this are heavy and front-loaded, so plan on a sling and practice before relying on it.

Who It Is For

The Kriss Vector SDP 45 ACP MultiCam Black is a great fit for 45 ACP fans who want soft, flat recoil, collectors of the Vector line, and owners who plan to file for an SBR later.

Buy the Kriss Vector SDP 45 ACP MultiCam Black at MAG5 Firearms

MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the Kriss Vector SDP 45 ACP MultiCam Black online and ship it to your local FFL dealer, or browse our full selection of firearms for more pistols. For factory details, visit KRISS USA.