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Machine Pistols · United States · 2006
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KRISS Vector
KRISS Vector Photo: Gasteiz ( Cristian Sánchez Reus ) ( http://gasteiz.deviantart.com/ ) · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
60
Full-Auto Control
70
Magazine Capacity
50
Concealability
75
Accuracy
65
Reliability
70
Ergonomics
80
Rate of Fire
60
Versatility
70
Cost-Effectiveness
55
Origin United States
CategoryMachine Pistols
EraPost-Cold War
In service2006
Operators3 countries
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
66
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
8/31
Post-Cold War
26/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
60
Full-Auto Control
70
Magazine Capacity
50
Concealability
75
Accuracy
65
Reliability
70
Ergonomics
80
Rate of Fire
60
Versatility
70
Cost-Effectiveness
55
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
KRISS Vector
Production
2006–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · POST-COLD WAR
8
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
66
machine pistols category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the machine pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • First Production Year2009
  • Service Entry Year2010
  • Weight (Empty)2.72 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)3.18 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
▣Operation10MOD.10
  • Action TypeBlowback
  • Fire Modessafe, semi-auto, burst, full-auto
  • Select FireYes
  • Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
  • Magazine Capacity13
  • Drum / Belt Capacity40
  • Cyclic Rate of Fire1,200
  • Practical Rate of Fire600
  • Trigger Typesingle-stage
  • Safety Typelever
◇Ballistics8MOD.8
  • Muzzle Velocity370 m/s
  • Muzzle Energy800
  • Effective Range (point)50 m
  • Effective Range (area)64 m
  • Maximum Range150 m
  • Sighting Range100 m
  • Penetration100 mm
  • Accuracy3
◆Barrel & Sights8MOD.8
  • Barrel Length140 mm
  • Rifling Twist1:10
  • Rifling Grooves6
  • Sight TypeFlip-up iron sights and; MIL-STD-1913 rail provided for optics
  • Sight Radius250 mm
  • Optic RailYes
  • Iron SightsYes
  • Threaded BarrelYes
▤Construction7MOD.7
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start2009
  • Variants3
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Width60 mm
  • Height200 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2006Production started
20
years in service
3
countries operating
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE9terms
A type of firearm action where the breech is not locked and the cartridge case expands to seal the breech, using case expansion and pressure to retain gases.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
A firearm stock that can be folded or collapsed to reduce overall length for storage or transport.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
Select fire is a fire selector mechanism on a firearm that lets the shooter choose the firing mode, such as semi‑automatic, burst, or fully automatic.
A pistol barrel with external helical grooves allowing the attachment of a suppressor or other muzzle devices.
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