The Kriss Vector CRB G2, chambered in .45 ACP (Kriss TDI part no. KV45CBL22), is a pistol-caliber carbine built around the company’s patented closed-bolt delayed-blowback KSV system, engineering that keeps felt recoil remarkably flat for a .45-caliber gun. This version ships as a California-compliant configuration with a 10-round Glock 21-pattern magazine, so shooters in restricted-capacity states still get the Vector’s signature low-impulse shooting experience. A 16-inch black barrel, ambidextrous controls, and flip-up front and rear sights round out a carbine equally suited to home defense and pistol-caliber-carbine competition. Built on Kriss’s advanced metal and polymer composite frame at 7.8 pounds unloaded, it is a compact, fast-handling carbine for shooters who want a modern take on a classic caliber.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .45 ACP, delivering proven stopping power with soft recoil thanks to the Vector’s delayed-blowback design.
• The 16-inch barrel keeps the carbine compliant with federal rifle-length barrel minimums while staying compact for close-quarters handling.
• A rifling twist rate of 1:16 inches is matched to stabilize standard .45 ACP bullet weights for consistent accuracy.
• Ships with a 10-round Glock 21-pattern magazine, the California-compliant capacity configuration for this model.
• The closed-bolt delayed-blowback KSV operating system redirects recoil energy down and rearward, producing noticeably less muzzle rise than a standard blowback .45.
• An ambidextrous control layout lets left- and right-handed shooters run the safety and mag release without changing their grip.
• Front and rear flip-up sights provide a fast backup sighting system that folds flat when a red dot is mounted.
• The frame combines advanced metal components with a polymer composite shell, balancing durability with a manageable 7.8-pound unloaded weight.
• A black barrel finish matches the carbine’s low-visibility profile for range and home-defense use.
• The collapsible stock adjusts from 35.25 inches collapsed to 38.5 inches extended, letting shooters dial in length of pull for different body types or gear setups.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Kriss Vector CRB G2 optics-ready? Yes, the flip-up front and rear sights fold down out of the way so a red dot mounted on the top rail has a clear sight picture.

Does this model ship with a California-legal magazine? Yes, this CA-compliant configuration includes a 10-round Glock 21-pattern magazine to meet restricted-capacity state requirements.

What makes the Vector’s recoil different from other .45 ACP carbines? The closed-bolt delayed-blowback KSV system moves the bolt down and back instead of straight back, canceling much of the muzzle rise typical of blowback-operated .45s.

Buy the Kriss Vector CRB G2 .45 ACP Carbine, 16-inch Black, CA-Compliant 10-Round

Few pistol-caliber carbines feel as controllable in .45 ACP as the Vector CRB G2, and this CA-compliant build brings that same low-recoil, fast-handling platform to shooters in restricted-capacity states without giving up any of the design’s signature engineering. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and add a red dot or sling from our semi-auto rifle accessory selection while you’re at it.