caliber change for the Kriss Vector

[buzzmagoo]

So evidently caliber changes on theKriss vector series 2 are supposed to be quite easy .So here's the thing I have been able to find the Kriss Vectors for sale but where do you get a caliber change over kit ? Are they even available here in the north ? Then there's the mag question ( Iam not familiar with glocks) are they dimensional the same size ? Then the biggie when you change calibers is it a upper or lower receiver? Registered as one fire arm or as two ? Next barrel length is it registered separatly or ???? Could some please help clear up these gray areas . Is there an advantage from one caliber to the other like for function and relyabilty ? I am looking at a non restricted format .

 

[Master-G]

The Vector is unusual as the upper has all the fire control parts so I'm not sure. I do know that Glock 9mm and .45 mags are different sizes; 9mm and .40 are the same (I think).

 

[JohnnyP636]

I dont see it being worth it, as there are so many parts including the lower that would need to be swapped to change fro .45 - 9mm. From .40 to 9mm would be doable I think as the same lower can use both magazines, just need a barrel and bolt swap

I paid about $2000 for my .45 restricted, if a caliber swap kit is anywhere near $1000-1500 Id be better off just buying a complete gun in that caliber

 

[andrew3081]

Lower receiver is the registered gun.
Also the caliber conversion is just changing the lower receiver and use the same upper.

Wolverine supplies were selling just lower recoevers for the Kriss vector not long ago.

 

[buzzmagoo]

Thanks guys for the input it has helped to answer my questions for a caliber change kit. Still not shure which caliber to go with. 9's would be cheaper to feed but a 45 a 45 still undecided on the one to get ( unrestricted). As I understand they were designed for the auto 45 Cycle rate/pulse in full auto and double tap so are they better in 9 mm as a semi ? Or do they do that funny chugging/ pulse like the 45 's. ( this is all hear say to me as I have never had the chance to fire one) ?

 

[Master-G]

Or do they do that funny chugging/ pulse like the 45 's. ( this is all hear say to me as I have never had the chance to fire one) ?

I don't feel any "chugging" in the recoil of the .45...just a slight push. I was surprised when I first fired it how little recoil there was.
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[JohnnyP636]

Thanks guys for the input it has helped to answer my questions for a caliber change kit. Still not shure which caliber to go with. 9's would be cheaper to feed but a 45 a 45 still undecided on the one to get ( unrestricted). As I understand they were designed for the auto 45 Cycle rate/pulse in full auto and double tap so are they better in 9 mm as a semi ? Or do they do that funny chugging/ pulse like the 45 's. ( this is all hear say to me as I have never had the chance to fire one) ?

You cant beat .45 its just a fun round to shoot, but as you say very expensive to feed regularly. I have the Kriss in .45 and I built a AR in 9mm. I prefer the .45 besides the cost, its just more fun to shoot the bigger caliber IMO

I have not tired the Kriss in 9mm, but the .45 has so little recoil I could only imagine their 9mm feeling like a .22 caliber rifle

The trigger on the KRISS is really hard compared to my other rifles with aftermarket triggers at 3-4lbs, in the .45 it also slides instead of a pivoting trigger, so its a little weird at first and can cause me to flinch the trigger pull when I come off a different rifle with a lighter trigger. Once you get used to it double taps and rapid fires are stupid fun, since there is little recoil it remains on target

I may add a 9mm or .40 to the collection one day, but youd have to pry the .45 Kriss out of my cold dead hands, I like it so much I dont see myself every getting rid of it willingly