Current manufacturer of civilian and law enforcement firearms established in 2008 with factories located in Etoy, Switzerland, and Chesapeake, VA. Previously located in Nyon, Switzerland and Virginia Beach, VA. Distributor and dealer sales.
KRISS USA, Inc. is the North American extension of the Switzerland based KRISS Group, the pioneers of recoil mitigation technology and the world leaders in firearms innovation. KRISS USA manufactures, imports, and distributes KRISS Group firearms and accessories under KRISS, the brand dedicated to recoil mitigation and firearms technology; SPHINX, the brand dedicated to precision manufacturing and performance pistols; KRYTAC, the brand dedicated to training and firearms safety; and DEFIANCE, the brand dedicated to firearms enhancements designed to aid the shooter in overcoming asymmetric warfare conditions. The company's previous name was Transformational Defense Industries, Inc. In late 2010, the company acquired Swiss pistol maker Sphinx Sytems Ltd. In 2016, after Sphinx Systems Ltd. went out of business, Kriss USA assumed the manufacture of the Sphinx pistols under the Sphinx trademark.
KRISS ARMS GROUP (KRISS SYSTEMS SA) Models
9mm Para. or .45 ACP cal., carbine variation of the KRISS Vector, patented KRISS Super V Recoil Mitigation System, 16 in. barrel and barrel shroud, compatible with Glock pistol magazines, flip-up front and rear sights, full-length Mil-Std 1913 Picatinny top receiver rail and Picatinny bottom accessory rail, ambi short throw safety lever, combat pivoting trigger, adj. M4 stock, 5.8 lbs. Mfg. 2011-2017.
9mm Para. or .45 ACP cal., carbine enhanced variation of the KRISS Vector, patented KRISS Super V Recoil Mitigation System, 16 in. barrel and enhanced barrel shroud, compatible with Glock pistol magazines, combat pivoting trigger, flip-up sights, adj. M4 stock, Magpul RVG vertical grip, ambi short throw safety lever, KRISS handstop, full-length Mil-Std 1913 Picatinny top receiver rail and Picatinny bottom accessory rail, Combat Grey Cerakote finish. Mfg. 2015-2017.
9mm Para., .357 SIG (mfg. 2017-2019), .40 S&W (new 2017), 10mm (new 2018), or .45 ACP cal., delayed blowback KSV (KRISS Super V) recoil mitigation system, 16 in. Nitrided barrel with black anodized shroud, 13, 17, 25, or 33 shot mag., uses Glock mags., smooth pivoting trigger with audible and tactile reset, low profile folding sights, KRISS M4 stock adaptor with DEFIANCE M4 stock, ambi short throw safety lever, bottom and full length top Picatinny rail, left side charging handle/brass check function, toolless caliber interchangeability, black, FDE, OD Green (disc.), Combat Grey (mfg. 2018-disc.), Camo finish in black, Desert, or Alpine finish, 7.8 lbs. New 2016.
.22 LR cal., direct blowback action, 16 in. threaded barrel, 10 or 30 (proprietary extended) shot mag., low profile front and rear flip-up sights, 6-pos. Defiance M4 adj. or fixed (disc.) stock, modular M-LOK handguard, Picatinny top rail, LRBHO, black, FDE, or Alpine finish. New 2020.
.22 LR cal., direct blowback action, 16 in. threaded barrel, 10 or 30 (proprietary extended) shot mag., low profile front and rear flip-up sights, 6-pos. Defiance M4 stock, enlarged modular M-LOK handguard, Picatinny top rail, LRBHO, black or Alpine Camo finish, 7.4 lbs. New 2020.
.22 LR cal., direct blowback action, 16 in. barrel w/muzzle brake, 10 or 15 shot mag., full metal construction, single stage trigger, low profile flip-up sights, 6-pos. adj. stock, free float modular handguard, LRBHO, black, FDE, Alpine, Camo finishes in black (disc.), OD Green, or Alpine finish, 6.6 lbs. New 2021.
.22 LR cal., direct blowback action, 16 in. barrel w/muzzle brake, 10 or 15 shot mag., full metal construction, single stage trigger, low profile flip-up sights, 6-pos. adj. stock, War Sport Low Visibility Operations Application (LVOA) free float handguard, LRBHO, black, FDE, or Alpine finish, 6.6 lbs. New 2021.
.22 LR cal., direct blowback, ergonomic design, 16 in. CM barrel w/Nitride finish, square shroud, 10 or 30 shot mag., pivoting, single stage trigger, low-profile flip-up sights, ambi folding stock, ambi safety, last round bolt lock, DuoTone (blk/FDE) finish, 7.4 lbs.
.45 ACP cal., delayed blowback, Super V Recoil Mitigation System, 16 in. CM barrel, round barrel shroud, Glock mag. compatible, pivoting single stage skeletonized trigger, low-profile flip-up sights, side folding stock, vertical grip, low bore axis, hinged upper receiver, full length Picatinny top rail, custom cut foal hard case, custom DuoTone (blk/FDE) finish, 8 lbs., limited mfg. New 2023.
9mm Para. or .45 ACP cal., pistol variation of the KRISS Vector carbine, patented KRISS Super V Recoil Mitigation System, 5 1/2 or 6 1/2 (disc.) in. barrel with 1/2x28RH thread pitch, full-length Mil-Std 1913 Picatinny top receiver rail and Picatinny bottom accessory rail, compatible with Glock pistol magazines, flip-up sights, short throw safety lever, combat pivoting trigger, quick detach sling mount, 5.4 lbs. Mfg. 2011-2015.
9mm Para., .357 SIG (disc. 2019), .40 S&W, 10mm, or .45 ACP cal., Super V recoil mitigation system, 5 1/2 in. barrel, 13 (.45 ACP), 15 (.357 SIG (disc. 2019), .40 S&W, and 10mm), or 17 (9mm) shot mag. Glock mag. compatible, smooth pivoting trigger with audible/tactile reset, low profile folding sights, stabilizing brace, ambi short throw safety lever, Picatinny bottom rail and side accessory rail (optional), left side charging handle/brass check function, available in black, FDE, OD Green (disc.), Combat Grey (disc.), or Alpine finish, 6.7 lbs. Mfg. 2016-2021.
9mm Para., .357 SIG (disc. 2019), .40 S&W, 10mm, or .45 ACP cal., KRISS Super V Recoil Mitigation System, 5 1/2 in. barrel, 13 (.45 ACP), 15 (.357 SIG, .40 S&W, and 10mm), or 17 (9mm Para.) shot mag. Glock mag. compatible, smooth pivoting single stage trigger w/audible/tactile reset, low profile folding sights, stabilizing brace optional, ambi short throw safety lever, full-length Mil-Std 1913 Picatinny rail and side accessory rail (optional), left side charging handle/brass check feature, quick detach sling swivel, available in black, FDE, ODG (mfg. 2019-2020), Combat Grey (mfg. 2019-2020), or Alpine finish, 5.9 lbs. New 2016.
9mm Para., .357 SIG (disc. 2019), .40 S&W (disc. 2020), 10mm, or .45 ACP cal., Super V recoil mitigation system, 6 1/2 in. barrel, 13 (.45 ACP), 15 (.357 SIG (disc. 2019), .40 S&W, and 10mm) or 17 (9mm Para.) shot mag. Glock mag. compatible, smooth pivoting trigger with audible/tactile reset, low profile folding sights, folding stabilizing brace, MK5 Modular extended Picatinny rail handguard, handstop (new 2019), ambi short throw safety lever, left side charging handle/brass check function, available in black, FDE, ODG (disc.), Combat Grey (disc.), or Alpine finish, 18 5/8 (folded) - 28 5/8 in. OAL, 7 1/2 lbs. Mfg. 2018-circa 2021.
.22 LR cal., direct blowback action, 6 1/2 in. threaded barrel, 10 shot mag., 30 shot extended mag. available, low profile front and rear flip-up sights, SB Tactical stabilizing brace, ambi safety, Picatinny top rail, LRBHO, black, FDE, or Alpine White finish, 5.6 lbs. Mfg. 2020-2021.
9mm Para., .357 SIG (disc. 2019), .40 S&W (disc. 2020), 10mm, or .45 ACP cals., Super V recoil mitigation system, 6 1/2 in. barrel, 13 (.45 ACP), 15 (.357 SIG, .40 S&W., and 10mm) or 17 (9mm Para.) shot mag. Glock mag. compatible, smooth pivoting trigger with audible/tactile reset, low profile folding sights, MK5 Modular extended Picatinny rail handguard, handstop (new 2019), ambi short throw safety lever, left side charging handle/brass check function, rear sling swivel, available in black, FDE, ODG (disc.), Combat Grey, or Alpine finish, 16 3/4 in. OAL, 5.9 lbs. New 2018.
.22 LR cal., direct blowback action, 8 in. barrel w/muzzle brake, 10 or 15 shot mag., full metal construction, single stage trigger, low profile flip-up sights, free float modular handguard, LRBHO, rear endplate QD sling swivel, black, FDE, or Alpine finish, 4.5 lbs. Mfg. 2021-2022.
.22 LR cal., direct blowback action, 8 in. barrel w/muzzle brake, 10 or 15 shot mag., full metal construction, single stage trigger, low profile flip-up sights, SB Tactical SBX-K pistol stabilizing brace, free float modular handguard, LRBHO, black, FDE, or Alpine finish, 4.5 lbs. Mfg. 2021-2022.
.22 LR cal., closed bolt, delayed blowback, compact frame, 6 1/2 in. threaded CM barrel, optional round barrel shroud (Enhanced model), 10 or 30 shot mag., smooth pivoting single stage trigger, low profile folding sights, ambi safety, full length Mil-Std 1913 Picatinny rail, last round bolt lock, black or FDE finish, 5.9 lbs.