The KRISS Vector CRB Gen 2 in .40 S&W is a modern sporting rifle built around the company's patented KSV delayed-blowback operating system—a design that prioritizes controllability and reliability in a package that splits the difference between an AR platform and a submachine gun aesthetic. With its 16-inch barrel, compact footprint, and 15-round magazine capacity, the Vector CRB Gen 2 appeals to shooters who want a handy, shoot-able rifle for home defense, sport shooting, or tactical training without the recoil signature of a full-size rifle cartridge. The .40 S&W chambering gives you rifle-length sight radius and velocity in a caliber that many shooters already have ammunition for—or that shares common loading components with their handgun supply.

Build quality is solid across the board. The frame combines advanced metal components with a durable polymer composite that keeps weight down while maintaining rigidity. The rifle comes with a 15-round magazine and ships in either collapsed (35.25 inches) or extended (38.5 inches) configuration, giving you flexibility for storage, transport, or how you want to run it. At 7.8 pounds unloaded, it's nimble enough for one-handed transitions and quick target work, yet balanced enough to run comfortably from the bench or in tactical drills.

The Vector CRB Gen 2 is purpose-built for shooters who appreciate innovative operating systems and want something that feels and handles differently than a conventional AR. The KSV platform's reputation for smooth function and low recoil impulse makes it a standout choice if you shoot .40 S&W competitively or simply want a rifle that's pleasant to shoot all day. If you're on the fence between a 9mm carbine and something with a bit more punch, the .40 S&W Vector bridges that gap with style and ergonomic sense.

The KRISS Vector CRB Gen 2 in .40 S&W is a modern sporting rifle built around the company's patented KSV delayed-blowback operating system—a design that prioritizes controllability and reliability in a package that splits the difference between an AR platform and a submachine gun aesthetic. With its 16-inch barrel, compact footprint, and 15-round magazine capacity, the Vector CRB Gen 2 appeals to shooters who want a handy, shoot-able rifle for home defense, sport shooting, or tactical training without the recoil signature of a full-size rifle cartridge. The .40 S&W chambering gives you rifle-length sight radius and velocity in a caliber that many shooters already have ammunition for—or that shares common loading components with their handgun supply.

Build quality is solid across the board. The frame combines advanced metal components with a durable polymer composite that keeps weight down while maintaining rigidity. The rifle comes with a 15-round magazine and ships in either collapsed (35.25 inches) or extended (38.5 inches) configuration, giving you flexibility for storage, transport, or how you want to run it. At 7.8 pounds unloaded, it's nimble enough for one-handed transitions and quick target work, yet balanced enough to run comfortably from the bench or in tactical drills.

The Vector CRB Gen 2 is purpose-built for shooters who appreciate innovative operating systems and want something that feels and handles differently than a conventional AR. The KSV platform's reputation for smooth function and low recoil impulse makes it a standout choice if you shoot .40 S&W competitively or simply want a rifle that's pleasant to shoot all day. If you're on the fence between a 9mm carbine and something with a bit more punch, the .40 S&W Vector bridges that gap with style and ergonomic sense.