REVIEW: Slong Airsoft G-KRISS XI Glock Kit

Among knowledgeable collectors, the usual way around is different: sometimes it's airsoft guns that are refined with legal parts from real weapons. Here we try the opposite. The G-KRISS XI Glock Kit is actually intended for an airsoft, so for a toy. Considering how popular pistol carbines are currently, we decided to try it with a real pistol.

Below is a classic, excellent pistol carbine – HERE in the SPARTANAT Review – not for airsoft, but for the "real deal." The advantage: it's relatively difficult to shoot with a pistol, and the pistol carbine kit changes that. It makes aiming easier. Additionally, the shooter can mount a red dot sight. Better aiming options and a more stable weapon posture increase accuracy. Today, however, we want to try out the G-KRISS XI Glock Kit. Along with the retractable stock from TAC. Which is probably just an "airsoft clone."

The G-KRISS XI Glock Kit gets its name because the pistol then looks a bit like the KRISS Submachine Gun. In reality, it's just a plastic part that slides on. But it's not that simple. We found that the grip of a real weapon is larger than that of an airsoft Glock. This requires the use of a Dremel. Once it has been reworked inside, the part fits on the rail of the Glock frame.

The G-KRISS XI Glock Kit from below: the channel is meant for attaching a spare magazine. However, it does not have a lock. It holds an airsoft magazine, but the impulse from a real weapon causes a fully loaded magazine to often fall out after several shots. The practical part is the two rails on the right and left: mounting options for the belt, thumb rest up to weapon light (where legal), everything is possible.

All put together. G-KRISS XI looks cool at the front. The stock with skeletonized buttstock also. Sometimes you just have to try things out to see if they work.

Magazine goes in. This requires a more precise grip, as the G-KRISS XI protrudes over the magazine well at the front, while at the back the attaching stock fits precisely into the opening behind the magazine well (both can be clearly seen in the previous photo).

Fire in the hole ...

Frontal view, with the stock extended. It's a shaky affair, which could be due to it being an airsoft copy. But the bigger issue is that it prevents the grip to the magazine release (when retracted) or at least hinders it (when extended).

The skeleton stock itself isn't so bad, but takes some getting used to. When extended, it remains wobbly, but when retracted, the sighting line is unusually short. The face comes too close to the slide. However, this is probably a matter of practice and habit.

However, the biggest problem area is weapon safety. Admittedly, the part is made for a Glock 17, but we have attached it to a Glock 19 here. The danger that the shooter might not watch their fingers in stress and they could end up in front of the muzzle is increased. While a thumb brake can be mounted on the side, the front area of the G-KRISS XI Glock Kit would need to be extended further to operate safely.

CONCLUSION: Nice idea that could be expanded upon. For now, the G-KRISS XI Glock Kit remains a toy. Drop-in solutions for pistol carbines are much more stable.

The Slong Airsoft G-KRISS XI Glock Kit is available at Shooter Combat Gear for $53. The TAC Retractable Stock for the Glock costs $18 there.

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In use on an airsoft gun. Looks cool. But with 6mm, it has limited effectiveness.