Description
Nothing else on the rack looks or runs quite like a Vector, and this CRB G3 dresses the platform up in Arctic Delta Cerakote. Angular, delta-inspired shapes in snow white, pale gray, and slate give the carbine a clean, icy look that turns heads before you ever send a round downrange. Underneath the finish is the same off-axis engineering that made the Vector famous, with the Super V recoil mitigation system redirecting bolt mass down and away from your shoulder instead of straight back. The result is a .45 ACP carbine that shoots noticeably flatter and softer than the caliber has any right to, which makes fast follow-up shots feel almost unfair.
What Gen 3 Brings to the Vector CRB
KRISS reworked the upper and lower housings for the third generation, tightening up the ergonomics and adding real adaptability for different shooting styles. The refreshed 16 inch barrel shroud carries integrated M-LOK slots, so lights, hand stops, and sling mounts bolt on without any extra hardware hunting. Low profile flip-up sights come installed and fold flat when you add an optic, and the ambidextrous telescoping folding stock adjusts from 34.9 to 36.9 inches overall and folds for compact storage. The 4140 chrome moly barrel wears a black nitride finish and comes threaded .578×28 for muzzle devices.
Feeding the .45 ACP Vector G3
Mag compatibility is one of the best parts of owning a Vector in .45. It runs full-size Glock 21 pattern magazines, which are affordable, proven, and easy to find just about anywhere. This model ships with one 10 round magazine, and the pivoting single stage trigger keeps things predictable whether you are working steel plates, running a pistol-caliber carbine stage, or just burning through a lazy Saturday at the range.
At 7.7 pounds unloaded, the CRB G3 balances well and handles quick. Between the soft-shooting operating system, the big .45 thump on target, and a finish you will not see coming and going, this one earns its spot in the safe.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: KRISS USA
- Model: Vector CRB G3
- MPN: KV45-3CAD03
- UPC: 810172122178
- Caliber: .45 ACP
- Action: Semi-Auto, Closed Bolt Delayed Blowback
- Barrel Length: 16 in
- Barrel Material / Finish: 4140 Chrome Moly, Black Nitride (QPQ)
- Barrel Threading: .578×28 RH
- Capacity: 10+1
- Magazine Compatibility: Full-size Glock 21 pattern (.45 ACP)
- Overall Length: 34.9 in collapsed / 36.9 in extended
- Weight: 7.7 lbs unloaded
- Stock: KRISS Ambidextrous Telescopic Folding Stock
- Sights: Low Profile Flip-Up Sights
- Finish: Arctic Delta Cerakote
What’s Included
- KRISS Vector CRB G3 carbine
- One 10 round magazine
- Cleaning kit
- Cable lock
- User manual
- Warranty card
Frequently Asked Questions
What magazines does the KRISS Vector CRB G3 in .45 ACP use?
It feeds from full-size Glock 21 pattern .45 ACP magazines, and one 10 round mag comes in the box. Since Glock mags are inexpensive and stocked nearly everywhere, keeping a range bag full of spares is easy. KRISS also makes extended MagEx kits for Glock mags if you want more capacity down the road.
Does the Vector really recoil less than other .45 carbines?
The Super V system uses a bolt connected to a slider that travels down and behind the magazine well instead of straight back at your shoulder. That off-axis movement cuts felt recoil and muzzle rise noticeably compared to a standard blowback pistol-caliber carbine. In a 7.7 pound 16 inch carbine, .45 ACP ends up feeling very tame.
Can I mount an optic and accessories on the Vector CRB G3?
Yes. There is a full-length top rail for red dots or magnified optics, and the included low profile flip-up sights fold out of the way when you add glass. The Gen 3 barrel shroud has integrated M-LOK slots for lights, hand stops, and sling hardware, and the barrel is threaded .578×28 for muzzle devices.
Is the Arctic Delta finish paint or Cerakote?
It is a factory-applied Cerakote pattern done by KRISS, not a rattle-can job. The design layers angular delta shapes in snow white, pale gray, and slate tones for a clean, high-contrast look. Cerakote is a ceramic-based coating known for holding up well to wear, solvents, and range use.





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