Description
There is nothing else on the market that runs like a Vector, and pairing that design with 10mm makes for one of the most entertaining carbines you can put on the bench. The heart of it is the Kriss Super V system, a delayed blowback setup that sends bolt energy down and behind the grip instead of straight back into your shoulder. Combine that with a bore axis that sits about as low as physically possible and you get a 10mm that stays flat and comes back on target fast, which is saying something for a cartridge with this much thump.
What the Gen 3 Vector CRB Brings to the Table
The Gen 3 version is a real refresh, not just a sticker change. You get a slimmer low-profile upper housing, a squared-off barrel shroud with M-LOK slots on the sides and bottom, an updated bolt release, and a full-length Picatinny top rail for optics. The skeletonized single-stage trigger has a short 0.7mm of pre-travel, and controls are set up for either hand with an ambidextrous short-throw safety and reversible mag release. The pistol grip swaps with standard AR-15 grips, so you can set it up to fit your hand. Takedown is four pins and no tools, which makes cleaning day painless.
A 10mm Carbine That Feeds from Glock Mags
The CRB runs on full-size Glock 10mm magazines, one of the most common and affordable mag patterns out there. It ships with a single 10-round magazine, and the 16 inch nitride-finished 4140 chrome moly barrel is threaded if you want to hang a muzzle device on it later. Flip-up sights front and rear get you on paper right out of the box, and at 7.7 pounds the whole package balances nicely.
Where the Vector CRB Gen 3 Shines
This is a natural fit for pistol caliber carbine matches, range days, and anyone who wants 10mm energy without the snap. Out of a 16 inch barrel, 10mm picks up a healthy velocity bump over a pistol, which makes this a genuinely capable trail and hog gun too. Fun to run, easy to shoot well, and unlike anything else in the safe.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Kriss USA
- Model: Vector CRB Gen 3
- MPN: KV103CBL03
- UPC: 811607039900
- Caliber: 10mm Auto
- Action: Semi-Automatic
- Operating System: Closed Bolt, Delayed Blowback (Super V)
- Barrel Length: 16 in
- Barrel Material / Finish: 4140 Chrome Moly, Black Nitride (QPQ)
- Overall Length: 35.37 in
- Weight: 7.7 lbs
- Capacity: 10+1
- Magazine Compatibility: Full-Size Glock 10mm Magazines
- Sights: Low-Profile Flip-Up Front and Rear
- Stock: Kriss Fixed Polymer Stock
- Safety: Ambidextrous Short-Throw Safety Lever
What’s Included
- Kriss Vector CRB Gen 3 10mm rifle
- One 10-round Glock-pattern magazine
- Cleaning kit
- Cable lock
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
What magazines does the Kriss Vector CRB Gen 3 10mm use?
It runs on full-size Glock 10mm magazines, the same pattern used by the Glock 20. One 10-round magazine comes in the box, and higher capacity Glock-pattern 10mm mags will also fit. That keeps spare mags cheap and easy to find compared to proprietary designs.
How does the Super V system tame 10mm recoil?
Instead of a bolt slamming straight back, the Vector uses a delayed blowback design where a slider redirects bolt energy downward behind the grip. Paired with an extremely low bore axis, that counteracts muzzle rise as the gun cycles. The result is a 10mm carbine that feels noticeably flatter and softer than a conventional blowback gun in the same caliber.
Can I mount an optic and accessories on the Vector CRB Gen 3?
Yes. There is a full-length MIL-STD 1913 Picatinny rail up top for red dots, magnified optics, or the included flip-up sights. The Gen 3 square barrel shroud adds M-LOK slots on both sides and the bottom for lights, lasers, or a hand stop.
Is the barrel on this Vector CRB threaded for a muzzle device?
The 16 inch barrel comes threaded from the factory and ships with a thread protector style muzzle setup, so you can add a compensator or other muzzle device down the road. The barrel itself is 4140 chrome moly steel with a black nitride finish for wear and corrosion resistance.





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