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Kriss Vector vs Sten Mk II
Side-by-side technical comparison
Kriss Vector
Submachine GunsIn production
Sten Mk II
Submachine GunsDiscontinued
Overview
Spec
Kriss Vector
Sten Mk II
Production
2009–present
1941–1945
Units produced
Unknown
Over 4,600,000
Specifications
Spec
Kriss Vector
Sten Mk II
Overall length
406mm (16 in) stock folded, 620mm (24.4 in) extended
762mm (30 in)
Barrel length
140mm (5.5 in) SMG, 406mm (16 in) civilian carbine
197mm (7.75 in)
Weight
2.7 kg (5.95 lb) .45 ACP, 2.5 kg (5.5 lb) 9mm
2.95 kg (6.5 lb) empty, 3.7 kg (8.2 lb) loaded
Magazine capacity
13-30 rounds depending on caliber (Glock magazine compatible)
32 rounds — side-mounted (MP40-compatible design)
Action type
Delayed blowback, closed bolt — Super V recoil mitigation
Blowback, open bolt
Trigger type
Selective fire (safe, semi, 2-round burst, full auto on military models)
Selective fire (safe, semi, full auto — Mk II) or full auto only (some variants)
Sights
Flip-up iron sights, full-length MIL-STD-1913 rail
Fixed front post, fixed peep rear — crude but functional
Calibers
Kriss Vector
Sten Mk II