{"id":1407,"date":"2023-11-28T23:33:42","date_gmt":"2023-11-28T23:33:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/guncoupons.net\/?p=1407"},"modified":"2023-11-28T23:33:42","modified_gmt":"2023-11-28T23:33:42","slug":"kriss-vector-sdp-22-more-fun-than-imagined","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/guncoupons.net\/?p=1407","title":{"rendered":"Kriss Vector SDP 22 \u2014 More Fun Than Imagined"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p>Like many gun owners, the looks, design, and format of the Kriss Vector falls into the same realm as a Desert Eagle, UZI, or Bond Arms derringer. The format looks cool and is super fun. That uniqueness also leaves a lot of buyers wondering if the features deliver something beyond a range toy. I was in that category when presented with a deal on a new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/firearms\/?fq=brand%3AKRISS+USA&amp;page=1&amp;utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=kriss-vector-sdp-22-more-fun-than-imaged\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kriss Vector<\/a> SDP chambered in .22 LR.<\/p>\n<p>The deal was too good to pass up. However, even as I was heading home from my FFL, I started to wonder whether the $749 MSRP <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/firearms\/?page=1&amp;fq=CALIBER%3A22+LR&amp;fq=brand%3AKRISS+USA&amp;utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=kriss-vector-sdp-22-more-fun-than-imaged\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kriss Vector SDP .22 LR<\/a> was worth the \u201c<em>seller needed money right now<\/em>\u201d price I paid. As quickly as the first magazine emptied, I was hooked.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" alt=\"Kriss Vector SDP 22 pistol, left profile\" class=\"wp-image-91973 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Kriss-Vector-SDP-22-2.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Kriss-Vector-SDP-22-2.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Kriss-Vector-SDP-22-2.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Kriss-Vector-SDP-22-2.jpg?resize=640%2C426&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Kriss-Vector-SDP-22-2.jpg?resize=640%2C426&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Kriss Vector SDP 22 pistol, left profile\" class=\"wp-image-91973\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Kriss-Vector-SDP-22-2.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Kriss-Vector-SDP-22-2.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Kriss-Vector-SDP-22-2.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>For the Kriss Vector owner, this is the perfect analogy. For those who always wanted a Kriss, this is a great entry-level, price point gun.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Vector 22 Features<\/h2>\n<p>Who would have ever thought that a 5.9-pound,16.75-inch .22 LR pistol would be a hoot to shoot and shockingly accurate? I literally have factory Ruger 10\/22 rifles that are not as accurate as this 6.5-inch barreled Vector 22. Though match-grade 40-grain ammo over 950-ft\/sec offered the best accuracy, my Kriss Vector 22 delivered a rather amazing 10-round 50-yard CCI Mini-Mag group with just a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/parts-and-accessories\/scopes-and-optics\/red-dot-and-holographic-sights\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=kriss-vector-sdp-22-more-fun-than-imaged\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">red dot<\/a> and 3x magnifier. Kriss delivered a perfect design that is nearly identical in weight, function, and length compared to the centerfire models. That design also happened to really help the accuracy of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/ammunition\/rimfire\/22-long-rifle\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=kriss-vector-sdp-22-more-fun-than-imaged\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">.22 LR round<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-2 ai-viewport-2 ai-viewport-3\" style=\"margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;\">\n<!--Mid Article Ad for Mobile and Tablet--><br \/>\n<a target=\"\u201d_blank\u201d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/ammunition\/bulk\/\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/bulk_ammo_ad_mob.jpg?w=640&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" class=\" jetpack-lazy-image\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/bulk_ammo_ad_mob.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Instead of a 5.5-inch centerfire barrel with a Super-V (recoil canceling bolt\/carrier), Kriss beefed up and extended the barrel to 6.5 inches on the .22 LR. This was done to offset the lack of weight from the omitted Super-V action. It did a few things.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-1 ai-viewport-1\" style=\"margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;\">\n<!--Mid Article Ad for Desktop--><br \/>\n<a target=\"\u201d_blank\u201d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/contest.html?cid=contest\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" align=\"center\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/rdf_aug23_ad.jpg?w=500&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" class=\" jetpack-lazy-image\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/rdf_aug23_ad.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1\" align=\"center\" px=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<p>The barrel is free floating and now has a stiff, mid-weight barrel profile. The barrel, coupled with the excellent Kriss Vector trigger, recessed match muzzle crown, and heavy hammer pressure, delivers amazing accuracy and reliability \u2014 far beyond what anyone would expect from this format. Kriss is using what looks very similar to an upside down Ruger 10\/22 bolt that clearly adds to the reliability and accuracy.<\/p>\n<h2>Accuracy<\/h2>\n<p>I was really expecting a (baseline) plinking level of accuracy from the Vector 22 (similar to a S&amp;W 15-22), and not 10-rounds in one ragged hole at 50-yards with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/brands\/c\/cci\/ammunition\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=kriss-vector-sdp-22-more-fun-than-imaged\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CCI<\/a> Mini-Mags. The other surprising attribute was the exceptionally high reliability. Kriss did a fantastic job with its magazine design and the gun\u2019s reliability.<\/p>\n<p>I think Kriss could have improved capacity beyond 10 rounds of .22 LR in a Glock 45 full-sized <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/parts-and-accessories\/magazines\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=kriss-vector-sdp-22-more-fun-than-imaged\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">magazine<\/a>. However, it works and is reliable. In addition, the extremely heavy hammer strike delivers excellent ignition \u2014 even with bulk pack, inexpensive rounds. The result is (what would otherwise be just a fun gun) both accurate enough for hunting, and reliable enough to rely on when needed.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" alt=\"Kriss Vector SDP 22 pistol, right profile, in a bed of river rock\" class=\"wp-image-91976 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Kriss-Vector-SDP-22-5.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Kriss-Vector-SDP-22-5.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Kriss-Vector-SDP-22-5.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Kriss-Vector-SDP-22-5.jpg?resize=640%2C426&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Kriss-Vector-SDP-22-5.jpg?resize=640%2C426&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Kriss Vector SDP 22 pistol, right profile, in a bed of river rock\" class=\"wp-image-91976\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Kriss-Vector-SDP-22-5.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Kriss-Vector-SDP-22-5.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Kriss-Vector-SDP-22-5.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>The high barrel-to-sight offset does take some getting used to. However, the gun is still very shootable.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>The only downside to the format is adjusting for the 4-inch barrel-to-optic offset. The Vector design increases the bore offset by about 1.5\u20132 inches (depending on your optic mount height). Technically, most owners zero to 40 to 70 yards, which provides a nice zero at both points.<\/p>\n<p>Mentally, this can be a bit flustering when standing in front of a 6-foot rattler that you want the head to blow off, while working through the 3.8-inch zero-to-bore offset at 10 feet. Though very capable at longer ranges, my SDP 22 is now zeroed at 25 yards (like every other .22 pistol I own).<\/p>\n<h3>Vector 22 SDP Specifications<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Model:<\/strong> Vector 22 SDP<br \/><strong>Caliber:<\/strong> .22 LR<br \/><strong>Capacity:<\/strong> 10\/30 rounds<br \/><strong>Barrel length:<\/strong> 6.5 inches<br \/><strong>Overall length:<\/strong> 16.75 inches<br \/><strong>Operating system:<\/strong> Direct blowback<br \/><strong>Action Type:<\/strong> Semi-automatic<br \/><strong>Color options:<\/strong> Black, FDE, or white<br \/><strong>Weight:<\/strong> 5.9 pounds<br \/><strong>Barrel material:<\/strong> 4140 Chrome Moly<br \/><strong>Barrel finish:<\/strong> Black Nitride (QPQ)<br \/><strong>Twist rate:<\/strong> 1:16\u2033 RH<br \/><strong>Thread pitch:<\/strong> 1\/2\u00d728<br \/><strong>Trigger:<\/strong> Pivoting, single stage<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>The reality of the Kriss SDP 22 Vector is far better than I had expected. At this point, I have shot over 2,000 rounds through the Kriss Vector SDP 22 and only had one ammo-related <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/malfunctions-feed-extract-eject-how-to-handle-them\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">failure<\/a>. This reliability makes it the most dependable and reliable .22 LR I own. The pistol is a joy to shoot.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"604\" height=\"576\" alt=\"10-shot group form a Kriss Vector SDP 22 pistol\" class=\"wp-image-91974 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Kriss-Vector-SDP-22-3.jpg?w=604&amp;ssl=1 604w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Kriss-Vector-SDP-22-3.jpg?resize=300%2C286&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Kriss-Vector-SDP-22-3.jpg?resize=150%2C143&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 604px) 100vw, 604px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Kriss-Vector-SDP-22-3.jpg?resize=604%2C576&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"604\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Kriss-Vector-SDP-22-3.jpg?resize=604%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"10-shot group form a Kriss Vector SDP 22 pistol\" class=\"wp-image-91974\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Kriss-Vector-SDP-22-3.jpg?w=604&amp;ssl=1 604w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Kriss-Vector-SDP-22-3.jpg?resize=300%2C286&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Kriss-Vector-SDP-22-3.jpg?resize=150%2C143&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 604px) 100vw, 604px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>The author appreciated the shockingly-good accuracy with CCI Mini-Mags (10-round, 50-yard group).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>For Kriss centerfire owners, I would buy one of these just to have an inexpensive trainer. For those who have always wanted a Kriss, the Vector 22 is an outstanding gun that will likely get shot far more than its centerfire siblings, but will ultimately drive shooters to also owning a 9mm, 45 ACP, or 10mm centerfire version as well.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>It looks crazy, but owners are absolutely rabid when defending how well the Kriss Vector shoots. What\u2019s take on the Vector SDP 22? 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