TDI is well ahead of the rest of the small arms industry in its use of highly advanced CAD/CAM design, engineering and analysis systems, but the real test of a breakthrough technology in a weapon lies in the firing, and not in engineering simulations.

The decision to demonstrate and prototype a fully-designed weapon was based upon a combination of factors: The .45ACP is a globally-adopted and acknowledged round known for it knock-down power in close quarters, as well as its astounding levels of recoil. In addition, the SMG platform was chosen as it potentially fills a gap in the global arms portfolio that is gaining increased attention as the battlefield moves to more close-in urban and mechanized combat, which requires hi-power, adjustable ROF and highly maneuverable weapon frames.

The current KRISS XSMG is a highly-developed prototypene that has had extensive combat-experienced operator input designed into itut it is merely a demonstration and proof of concept platform that admirably showcases the benefits of the KRISS System. However, the following speaks volumes about the reliability of the design.