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Guess I'l be the first to start!
Kriss Vector with an EOTech 552
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And what about recoil ?
I'm asking because KWA Kriss was reported recoilless, what's quite... weird since real thing does have recoil, what's clearly visible on any video with it.
I understand attention to detail, but if lack of recoil on KWA replica is a fact, it seems to be not very well thought and designed.
I guess we are searching for more BANG in this hobby...
I really don't know how to answer this. It's somewhat like shooting the KWA MP7. There isn't much recoil at all and the gun vibrates in a more up and down motion than back and forth.
EDIT: But if you are looking for more recoil, this isn't your gun.
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It has been a LONG time since I've gotten so excited about any airsoft gun. When they announced the KWA Kriss Vector earlier on this year at Shotshow, I was a bit skeptical as I've never been a huge fan of KWA products. I've only ever liked their MP7, but other than that, not a fan (apologies to KWA fans out there). After watching the videos and pics, I started to have a change of heart and the anticipation grew. FINALLY, after almost a year, KWA finally released the KWA KRISS VECTOR this week. I was fortunate enough to get my hands on the first batch as they're almost sold out everywhere. Hot item I guess. Without further ado, here are my initial impressions (and pics!):
Box Contents (may vary from country to country):
Box includes, 1x Kriss Vector, 2x Long Magazines (HK only I believe), 1x accessory rail, 1x front BUIS, 1x rear BUIS, 1 QD ring, 1x barrel thread protector, 1x vertical foregrip, 1x hop up adjustment tool, 1x sight adjustment tool, 1x instruction manual
Externals are solidly built. Great polymer used and the stock is solid when extended out. When folded up, it clips into the receiver well. One thing I did notice was its weight. With the magazine in, the thing is not light. Rails are aluminum and zinc alloy charging handle & controls (could be steel but I have not yet tried it with a magnet).
Fire controls are ambidextrous, crisp and click into place very solidly. I have yet to decide whether I like having separate controls for safety and fire select. That said, it is very different in weapon control ergonomics, that's for sure. Trigger is very crisp. KWA did a great job with the trigger design. There is almost no travel. Only things that aren't ambidextrous are the charging handle, bolt lock and magazine catch. I supposed this could be due to the side folding stock. One thing i noticed was that it took a little more force than I expected to pull back the charging handle. Not sure if this will loosen up over time. The bolt catch, although not being ambidextrous features a tab which enables you to lock back the bolt manually.
As for the magazine catch, I don't particularly think it's in an intuitive place. It sits a little too high up on the magwell which is fine if you plan on just dropping your mag to the floor, but perhaps my hands are too small to be able to hold and remove the mag with one hand. I wish KRISS would have designed the mag release on the firing hand.
OK on to the internals. KWA designed the KRISS VECTOR GBB to field strip exactly the same way the real steel one does. 4 identical pins hold the entire platform together.
Inside, you'll find all STEEL parts. That's right, KWA did not go wrong on this part. Firing mech, hammer, sear, Super V mech and even the bolt is steel. Although this means you'll have to keep your gun well lubed, it should outlast that crappy pot metal that we oh so commonly see in stock GBBs.
Kriss Super V System with metal bolt:
The hop up is the new KWA style 2-pronged one. Still a hastle to tune but at least the tool is provided:
Steel hammer, sear & selector system:
Field Stripped:
Magazines are proprietary to the KRISS. TOO BAD they didn't make Glock magazines work with the Kriss, but again I guess KWA never made a .45ACP Glock replica. The magazines are definately much larger. I'm a little iffy about the mags as the first one I got leaked out of the box and it had to be replaced. I've put a KWA Glock mag next to it for comparison:
Shooting the Kriss is absolutely awesome. Not a whole lot of recoil (for obvious reasons), but it's remarkably straight. I ran a few tests through the chrono and it clocked at at about 340-350FPS (~1.4J with 0.25g BBs).
Some more pics:
Next to an FPG (lol):
I'll be taking her out tomorrow for a game. So I'll let everyone know how it goes. Feel free to ask me questions and I'll try my best to answer them
Props to AZNRIPTIDE859 on his moral support and reminding me to get this asap. Cheers mate!
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Nope, its actually mirror the position of the light on the other side, they are more in line with the front sight...this pic might give you where every thing is relatively..
I just need to move my support thumb to actuate the rear push switch of the light, or press the pressure switch for the PEQ. Sorry for the cell pic...lol
Ah cool. Guess it was the angle from that last pic. I'm really digging the slim handguards now too. Been skirmishing with my URX3 a lot recently. Here she is as of last Saturday's game. Couple of updates I guess, can't really remember what I've added since the last time I posted her haha.
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VFC PEQ....the pressure pad is actually pinched between the top rail and the bolt on side rail piece right next to the PEQ...
Does the PEQ not get in the way of your grip? Doesnt' seem like a lot of room between the handstop and the PEQ.
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Liking it... hmmmmm considering this or a Geissele rail...
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RM, are you using a threaded barrel for your Glock? And if so, what brand?
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I HAD to do that because with the hook the magazine won't sit....
For whatever reason I find it work better with the 5.45 style mag vs the 7.62 style mag on the GHK...
Hook won't fit on the AEG receivers either. It don't matter, quick fix that works. All good!
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Looks really good MRF!
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Noveske got one on his, he just used some thin/strong double sided tape for the front part.
Did someone say MFER? Here she is. I just cheaped out and just removed the hook (but kept the screw as an ornament) and then used some 3M automotive double sided tape (the grey stuff). Works like a charm.
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Good lord that's perfect. Did you install the rail yourself? If so- with a tool or the hammer-and-screwdriver method or something else altogether?
I borrowed a home-machined urx3 wrench from a buddy of mine. Works like a charm!
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Good job MRF!
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Jesus that's a gorgeous rifle
Thank you sir!
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More URX3 action! Added some URX3 panels
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Nonetheless, still looks good!
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Thanks, the colors in my photos are no good but I think it turned out great. There's no paint on the can yet, ran a blowtorch over it until it changed color.
No wonder you got the trades to stay, I'm really digging it, I think I might do the same! Out of curiosity, which can is it? The VFC or the G&P? or?
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Kojak, I'm really digging your burnt looking can. How did you do the paint work?
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416 to go along with the 417
Why is there a gap between the receiver and the UBR on the 416?
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I still prefer the LE stock
My VFC HK416
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And yet more Mag-K Pronz....
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Well done! Build details?
KWA KRISS VECTOR GBB
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<blockquote class='ipsBlockquote'data-author="cavapanther" data-cid="2588657" data-time="1356096408"><p>
Is it a 1:1 replica?</p></blockquote>
Is this a trick question ?