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On Thursday Kriss USA announced the release of  two new Vectors chambered in .22LR. The new Vectors will be debuted at Shot Show 2020. Kriss USA will be located at booth #8003. 

The new Vector will sport a straight direct blowback system versus the Super V vectoring blot systems of the original. The Vector will comes in a rifle and pistol variant. The .22LR Vectors will have proprietary 10-round magazines with 30-round extender magazines. Both will also have threaded barrels for suppressors. The rifle variant of Vector comes with an M-Lok handguard. The new Vectors will retail at $649 according to Kriss. 

Below is the press release from Kriss USA regarding the .22LR Vectors. 

Press Release

January 2, 2020 – Chesapeake, Virginia, USA – KRISS USA is pleased to offer a new caliber to the Vector line up, .22 Long Rifle. The new rimfire Vector will debut during the Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade Show in Las Vegas, Nevada from January 21-24, 2020 at the KRISS USA booth, #8003.

“We are very excited to add .22 Long Rifle to the list of calibers that the Vector is now chambered.” States KRISS USA Marketing Manager, Tim Seargeant. “The release of the Vector .22LR is an important milestone in the development of the Vector platform by making it more accessible to shooters of all skill levels and budget-minded consumers.

The KRISS® Vector .22LR will be available in carbine (Vector CRB) and stabilizing brace (Vector SDP-SB) configurations with three color options; black, flat dark earth, and alpine white. The rimfire Vector firearms feature a low bore axis and a linear blowback action that are fed with a proprietary 10 rounds magazine; 30 round proprietary extended magazine will also be available.

The Vector CRB .22LR model features a 16” threaded barrel, surrounded by an M-lok modular hand guard. Standard features include a picatinny top rail affixed with low profile front and rear flip sights, ambidextrous safety, and a 6 position M4 stock.

The Vector SDP-SB .22LR model features a 6.5” threaded barrel. Standard features include a picatinny top rail affixed with low profile front and rear flip sights, ambidextrous safety, and a SB Tactical® Stabilizing Brace.

The new .22LR models will become the most affordable versions of the KRISS® Vector, with a starting suggested retail price of $649.00.

For more information about the KRISS® Vector .22LR visit the KRISS USA website at www.kriss-usa.com/.

What do you think of the new Vector chambered in .22LR? Do you think it’s worth a potential purchase? Let us know in the comments below? 

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