Apparently these guys are going to be at the Shot Show, ;) an informal review would be cool. lol
It's an interesting concept and I'd be curious to see if they can take off in the market.
It's an interesting concept and I'd be curious to see if they can take off in the market.
Introducing the KRISS Super V SystemThe first major breakthrough in automatic weapons operating systems design in more than 120 years!How the KRISS Super V System Works
The KRISS system overcomes the shock-creating effects of the recoil gas by re-directing the gas’s energy down and away from the traditional “straightline” design that creates so much felt-recoil and muzzle climb. The KRISS System, in addition to “re-vectoring” the forces of the recoil, also reduces muzzle climb by activating a counter-balancing mass that further absorbs shock and re-directs forces that would otherwise create muzzle climb, thus compounding the operator’s ability to consistently put rounds on-target whether through single-fire, multi-round burst or full automatic firing. Due to the fewer and lighter weight components, the KRISS is able to fire at extremely high rates of fire (1100-1500 should the application so warrant), however, the ROF can be easily adjusted to more common rates (650-700) through minor adjustments to the mechanism.
KRISS Super V System
Because of its unique design, the KRISS technology significantly reduces both the number and weight of the moving parts of the mechanism. By reducing the mass of the slider and bolt and re-directing their movement, KRISS provides a lighter-weight operating system (as well as overall weapon) that in addition to the reduction of recoil and muzzle climb, can be handled for longer periods of time—and more accurately—by the operator.
The KRISS® Super V Vector SMG™ Demonstration Prototype
The first decision made by TDI was that in order to understand the true breakthrough performance of the KRISS System, it had to be deployed in a real weapon and fired. TDI is well ahead of the rest of the small arms industry in its use of highly advanced CAD/CAM design, engineering and analysis systems, but the real test of a breakthrough technology in a weapon lies in the firing, and not in engineering simulations.
KRISS Vector SMG
The decision to demonstrate and prototype a fully-designed weapon was based upon a combination of factors: The .45ACP is a globally-adopted and acknowledged round known for it’s knock-down power in close quarters, as well as its astounding levels of recoil. In addition, the SMG platform was chosen as it potentially fills a gap in the global arms portfolio that is gaining increased attention as the battlefield moves to more close-in urban and mechanized combat, which requires hi-power, adjustable ROF and highly maneuverable weapon frames.
The current KRISS Super V Vector SMG is a highly-developed prototype—one that has had extensive combat-experienced operator input designed into it—but it is merely a demonstration and proof of concept platform that admirably showcases the benefits of the KRISS System. However, the following speaks volumes about the reliability of the design.
Quick Facts
What the KRISS Super V Offers to the Military/Law Enforcement/Civilian Markets
- More than 70 KRISS Vector SMG's prototypes produced or in production and available for demonstration and evaluation by qualified global LE and MIL units
- More than 50,000 rounds fired with no major failures and very high MRBS
- More than 50 demonstrations for more than 200 operators in the US and overseas
- ATF approval of porting of full-auto version for civilian applications
The KRISS System offers many potential benefits to a wide variety of applications, caliber sizes, services and operators. Here are just a few of the most important benefits:
Where the KRISS Super V™ is Today
- Higher operator efficiency: In other words, more rounds on-target more of the time. Greater lethal speed and less burst dispersion mean a more effective operator. This unprecedented controllability is achieved through a combination of significant reductions in felt-recoil and muzzle climb, reduced weight, compactness of frame and reduction in the number of moving parts.
Not only is the operator able to gain greater effect from his shooting, but his ability to keep the weapon in-service has been addressed by a simple mechanism that is not only easy to learn, but markedly easier to field strip and clean than any other mechanism. This also means shorter training cycles, longer retention of the operator’s efficiency along with higher operational availability of weapon and operator and lower operating costs.
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- Portability of design: The KRISS technology can be easily adapted to any size caliber and any type of platform. Thus, KRISS becomes a highly efficient system that provides significant operating benefits in a multitude of applications. This will significantly reduce training and maintenance cycles.
- Cost-effectiveness: With extensive production analysis work done and with simplicity a design requirement, TDI believes that weapons using the KRISS technology will be highly cost efficient in production quantities due to the elegant simplicity of the mechanism and its fewer moving parts.
The KRISS System technology is fully documented, as are all testing results. If you are a manufacturer, the technology is available for licensing today, either for application to your own product lines, development of new weapons or adoption of the KRISS Super V Vector SMG.![]()
If your interest lies in purchasing the KRISS Super V Vector SMG, we would be happy to discuss production, pricing and delivery options once we have a full understanding of your specific requirements.
Whether your interest is to license the KRISS System and integrate into your own product offerings or to produce or purchase the KRISS Super V Vector SMG, TDI is ready and willing to be a high value-added partner to your enterprise. To find out more please contact: Mr. Andrew Finn
Links:
- KRISS Super V Vector SMG Prototype Demonstration (Live fire tests of the the KRISS Super V Vector SMG against competitive weapons)
- Read what Armed Forces Journal had to say about the original KRISS proof of concept prototype. (Used with the permission of Armed Forces Journal and reporter, Jack Wittman.)