The Kriss Vector 22 Gen II CRB is a semi-automatic .22 LR carbine in black, sharing the Vector's angular design and using a 4140 chrome-moly steel barrel with black nitride finish. The twist rate is 1:16", standard for .22 LR. It ships with flip-up front and rear sights and a six-position adjustable stock. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model Name: Vector 22 Gen II CRB 
• Brand: Kriss USA 
• Caliber: .22 LR 
• Action Type: Semi-Automatic 
• Capacity: 10+1 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 16 inches 
• Weight: 7.40 lbs (3.3 kg) 
• Overall Length:  
  • Collapsed: 34.5 inches  
  • Extended: 37.7 inches 
• Finish: Black  
• Sights: Flip Up Front & Rear 
• Stock Type: Adjustable six-position stock 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The ambidextrous safety lever is accessible for either hand without repositioning. The six-position stock adjusts length of pull, which helps fit a range of shooter sizes. Flip-up front and rear sights fold flat when mounting optics. The 4140 chrome-moly barrel with black nitride finish is durable and maintains accuracy well. At 34.5 to 37.7 inches (collapsed to extended) and 7.40 lbs, the Vector 22 is on the heavier side for a .22 LR carbine, a trade-off of the Vector's mechanical design. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

 
The .22 LR chambering is low-cost to shoot and has negligible recoil, making the Vector 22 practical for extended range sessions or introducing new shooters to carbine handling. The threaded barrel accommodates suppressors. Buyers are generally paying for the Vector platform, the same ergonomics and design language as the centerfire models, rather than raw value-per-dollar against a conventional .22 rifle.

The KRISS Vector 22 Gen II CRB in black draws the same core reactions as the other Vector 22 variants: enthusiasm for the design and practical questions about the price.

The futuristic design is the dominant positive. Shooters who want the Vector aesthetic in a low-recoil, affordable-to-shoot package are happy with it. The adjustable stock, ambidextrous safety, and flip-up sights are mentioned favorably. The semi-auto action runs smoothly on quality .22 LR ammunition, and most owners enjoy it for range sessions and plinking.

The price gap versus a conventional .22 carbine comes up in nearly every discussion. Buyers are aware they're paying for the Vector design rather than for outright performance. Some experienced shooters note that tighter-grouping .22 LR rifles exist at lower price points. Aftermarket accessory availability is more limited than for established platforms, and a handful of owners report feeding sensitivity to certain .22 LR loads, which is common in semi-auto rimfire designs.

Overall opinion skews positive among buyers who wanted the Vector platform specifically.