New Kriss Vector

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I've had a non restricted 45 ACP Vector for some time now, and while it's not bad, the long barrel and shroud really ruin a big part of the appeal, simply to allow it to be used off range. Since I have plenty of off range guns to use, and I really only shoot the Vector at the range anyway, I decided to get a Restricted version too. So I called up my gun pimp Bartell at Nechako Outdoors and got one on the way.

Damn, this thing is FUN. Way more fun than the NR version.

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I like having back up guns, so maybe now I need to trade my NR version for another Restricted. :)

Honestly, if you are considering a Vector and you mostly shoot at the range anyway, get the restricted version. The NR is really ho-hum in comparison.
 
I Have a NR 9mm gen 2 of my own. It was my first gun in fact.
I like shooting it, but I feel ripped off knowing it's true capabilities of one of the fasted automatic firearms (1200 rounds per minute)
I have thought of turning it into a R version, but never really looked into it, or if it's possible.
 
Ive really wanted one for a while now. I think R is the only way to go with a platform like that.
Would love to try it in PCC steel challenge :)

Is there any adapters out there to get the stock folding again?
Is there any way to clean up the trigger a bit?
 
ColinD said:
I Have a NR 9mm gen 2 of my own. It was my first gun in fact.
I like shooting it, but I feel ripped off knowing it's true capabilities of one of the fasted automatic firearms (1200 rounds per minute)
I have thought of turning it into a R version, but never really looked into it, or if it's possible.
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Absolutely no point converting yours to restricted when you can get a used one from the EE for cheap. Short barrel or not you'll never get to experience it's true capabilities in Canada, I suggest taking a trip south of the border and renting one at a range if you want to have real fun with one. Full auto is fun but the novelty wears off fast once you realize that you can't really hit much in full auto and the cost of refilling the magazines adds up quickly.
 
mebiuspower said:
You obviously have not shot a Kriss in full auto.
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Im with you on this one, how can the novelty wear off shooting select fire firearms, you just turn the selector to what you want.....The thing is you have a choice! Between Semi, full auto and 2 burst. I would love to have select fire on my Kriss .45 ACP, From what I've seen all fire modes are great, but the 2 burst really shines on the Vector
 
I shoot mine at my farm with the grandkids, it's like a big 22lr, i have a Hilux CMR 1X4 on top, quite accurate at 50 metres, it's really a well made rifle that shoot all ammo ( still have 4K of the norinco stuff).:cool:
 
Gatehouse said:
I've had a non restricted 45 ACP Vector for some time now, and while it's not bad, the long barrel and shroud really ruin a big part of the appeal, simply to allow it to be used off range. Since I have plenty of off range guns to use, and I really only shoot the Vector at the range anyway, I decided to get a Restricted version too. So I called up my gun pimp Bartell at Nechako Outdoors and got one on the way.

Damn, this thing is FUN. Way more fun than the NR version.


I like having back up guns, so maybe now I need to trade my NR version for another Restricted. :)

Honestly, if you are considering a Vector and you mostly shoot at the range anyway, get the restricted version. The NR is really ho-hum in comparison.
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Can I ask why the shorter barrel is greater than the NR version? I shoot mostly at a range but was thinking that resale value would be higher on a NR with very little difference in the gun itself.
 
VinnyQC said:
Can I ask why the shorter barrel is greater than the NR version? I shoot mostly at a range but was thinking that resale value would be higher on a NR with very little difference in the gun itself.
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Look at the EE prices, you're right about the resale.
I'd love a short barrel version but have a lot less interest in restricted firearms than I used to.

mebiuspower said:
You obviously have not shot a Kriss in full auto.
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No, you're right, I haven't shot a Vector in FA. But I have shot AR's in FA and the first couple mags are a lot of fun then you just start thinking about the $10-$15 of ammo per magazine you are disposing of in 6 seconds and how truly useless it is off the battlefield. I'd like to have a Vector with the happy switch but even if I had one it wouldn't get used much. I like to place shots on the target not hope that a percentage of them hit the paper.
I think a lot of it is us wanting what we can't have even though we have no use for it.

YMMV but I find that having a buddy or two who has the magic license to have FA and use them is much better than owning your own (and a lot cheaper).

Don't get me wrong. I don't even think firearms should be classified and I don't think magazines should be limited in capacity. You should have a firearms license and that should be good to buy and use anything you can afford. I just personally don't have much use for full auto as a civilian target shooter.
 
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VinnyQC said:
Can I ask why the shorter barrel is greater than the NR version? I shoot mostly at a range but was thinking that resale value would be higher on a NR with very little difference in the gun itself.
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When I bought my restricted .45 ACP Kriss I had to drive 2 hours just to be able to hold one in person, no other local gun stores had any in stock, and the store that did says it was there in stock for 2 years at least, no one wanted to buy it. The non restricted version was and still is everywhere....I don't know if that has anything to do with price/value, but from what I have seen there is way more availability locally to me on the non restricted versions.
 
VinnyQC said:
Can I ask why the shorter barrel is greater than the NR version? I shoot mostly at a range but was thinking that resale value would be higher on a NR with very little difference in the gun itself.
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The only appeal of the NR is that it can be used off range. And I guess in 45acp the long barrel makes it sound cool.

Other than that, the NR is heavy and bulky and the R is light, compact and fast handling. For resale NR usually sells better. But lots of us have plenty of NR guns for off range shooting and going to the range is an almost daily thing for me so it’s no hassle.

Basically the R is more fun. :)
 
If you shorten the barrel, it becomes restricted (or actually I think the barrel is now prohibited)

Shortening just the shroud but leaving the barrel the same length would look weird.
 
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