Features Overview
Patented KRISS Super V Recoil Mitigation System, for Glock™ Magazine Compatible, Smooth Trigger with Audible and Tacticle Reset, Toolless Caliber Interchangeability, Ambidextrous Short Throw Safety Lever, Full Length MIL-STD 1913 Picatinny Top Rail, MIL-STD 1913 Picatinny Bottom Rail, Low Profile Folding Sights, KRISS Vector Enhanced Barrel Shroud, KRISS M4 Stock Adaptor with DEFIANCE® M4 Stock, Cerakote Ceramic Coating Finish, 4-pin Toolless Disassembly
Caliber: .45 Acp
Capacity: 13+1
COMPLIANCE: Standard
STOCK: 6 Position Adjustable Stock
FRONT SIGHT: Flip, Adjustable
REAR SIGHT: Flip, Adjustable
FURNITURE: Advanced Polymer Composite
FINISH: Cerakote
OVERALL LENGTH: 35.25 in / 895 mm - 38.5 in / 978 mm
WEIGHT: 8.0 lbs / 3.6 kg
HEIGHT: 6.8 in / 175 mm
WIDTH: 2.56 in / 65 mm
TOP RAIL LENGTH: 13 in / 332 mm
Barrel Length: 16.0"
Twist Rate: 1:16" Rh
THREAD PITCH: None
BARREL FINISH: Black Nitride (QPQ)
# Of Grooves: 6
BARREL MATERIAL: 4140 Chrome Moly
OPERATING SYSTEM: Closed Bolt, Delayed Blowback
ACTION TYPE: Semi-Automatic
TRIGGER TYPE: Pivoting, Single Stage
TRIGGER WEIGHT: 5.5 lbs
SAFETY: Ambidextrous
MAGAZINE RELEASE Button: , Left Side
MAGAZINE COMPATABILIT: Y for Glock™ G21 Magazine
The information below comes from our Gun Caliber Dictionary and is for
general reference only. It does not describe the specifications of this
particular item.
The 45 ACP (45 Auto) was designed by John Browning in 1905 for his prototype semiautomatic pistol that eventually became the legendary Colt 1911, using a .452-inch bullet. Browning proposed a 200-grain bullet; U.S. Army Ordnance, smarting from reports of poor performance of the 38 Long Colt in the Philippines, increased bullet weight to 230 grains for greater stopping power...and the 45 ACP as it is today was adopted in 1911. It remains an iconic and popular handgun cartridge for personal defense and competition, and was used by the U.S. military in submachine guns (Thompson and M3) through the 1970s. Although largely replaced by the 9mm for military use and the 9mm and/or 40 S&W in the law enforcement community, the 45 ACP is still used by the U.S. military and numerous law enforcement agencies in various applications. The standard load remains a 230-grain bullet at 780 to 850 fps, but lighter, faster bullets from 165 to 200 grain, delivering a bit less recoil, are also available.
—
Craig Boddington
