The Kriss Vector CRB G3 .45 ACP semi-auto carbine (Kriss part no. KV453CAD03) delivers the most versatile, competition-ready member of the Vector family in a compliant 16-inch rifle-length barrel, finished in Arctic Delta Cerakote for this California-compliant configuration. Compatible with full-size Glock-pattern magazines, this CRB combines the Gen 3 platform’s refreshed ergonomics with a 10-round magazine sized to California’s capacity limit.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .45 ACP, the cartridge the Kriss Vector platform was originally engineered around.
• The compliant 16-inch barrel keeps the Vector CRB legal as a rifle without an SBR stamp.
• Feeds from a 10+1 round magazine, sized to meet California’s magazine-capacity requirements.
• Runs Kriss’s semi-auto action, built around the Vector line’s signature delayed-blowback system.
• The barrel is machined from 4140 chrome-moly steel and finished in black nitride (QPQ) for corrosion resistance.
• A 1-in-10-inch rifling twist stabilizes standard .45 ACP bullet weights.
• Equipped with low-profile flip-up adjustable sights for a fast backup sighting system.
• Built as a California-compliant configuration without the features restricted under state law.
• Finished in Arctic Delta Cerakote, a durable coating over the carbine’s metal housings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is this listed as California compliant? It ships without the features restricted under California’s rifle regulations, including a reduced-capacity magazine.

What magazines does this carbine use? It runs full-size Glock-pattern .45 ACP magazines, in a 10-round configuration for this listing.

What comes in the box? The carbine ships with one magazine, a cleaning kit, a cable lock, a user manual, and a warranty card.

Buy the Kriss Vector CRB G3 45 ACP Carbine

The Vector’s low-bore-axis design has made it a favorite for pistol-caliber-carbine competition, and this California-compliant .45 ACP CRB keeps that formula street-legal in the Golden State. Backed by Kriss TDI and part of our semi-auto rifles lineup, it is a standout choice for the range. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.