Kel Tec sub 2000 or EMF JR carbine

Which one?

  • EMF JR Carbine

    Votes: 55 45.5%

  • Kel Tec Sub 2000

    Votes: 66 54.5%
  • Total voters
    121
I am going with the JR Carbine.

Here's my reasoning...YMMV

#1 AR parts compatibility. Trigger group, BUIS options, stock arrangement, and many handguard styles to choose from. Options, options, options.

#2 Caliber switching once kits are available. Switching magwells is a great idea. Hoping for 10mm but not holding my breath. I'll be happy with a 40 and/or maybe a 45.

#3 More aluminum than plastic. Not a plastic hater but between the two, I like the build better.

So, for the price difference after weighing all that, its not a concern.

Happy shooting!
 
bjs7293 said:
More bang for the buck with the sub 2000, $649.00. The Jr Carbine not enough rifle for $899.99.
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I dont look at price.. what I didnt like about the Kel tec was the hand gaurd I could flex it in half I really didnt like the fit and finish on it thats why I was considering the JR I never held or seen one so Im not sure how nice it really is in person The kel tec I went meh it feels cheap... I dont look at price I look at quality as for changeing things up I dont plan on changeing anything make it the way I want it and leave it that way..
 
Depends on what you're looking for. As they're both non-res and take Glock mags, and both lob a 9mm pistol round downrange, it'll boil down to what You would prefer in a carbine.

Sub-2000: Pros: Really cool folding option, comes with sights, is less money, possibly lefty friendly (? I haven't handled one myself). Cons: Doesn't accept optics easily, and the folding option is lost when they're mounted. Limited accessorizing (if you're into that).

JR Carbine: Pros: Kinda mimics an AR, takes standard AR furniture and trigger & fire control parts, easy to accessorize (if you're into that), integral flat top rail for sights/optics. Multi-caliber option will be available. Can be converted to be lefty friendly if that might matter. Cons: More money than the Kel-tec, no sights included, doesn't fold up, needs aftermarket ambi-safety for left handers, handguard is ugly (;)).

Totally different carbines as far as I'm concerned, so it'll really come down to what matters to you. There are quite a few reviews on the Kel-tec online to give you a good idea of what they're about, but only a couple on the JR.

Decide what you want/need, buy it up and go shooting!
 
It depends on what you want out of a pistol calibre carbine. The Kel Tec is extremely light, compact, and simple. The JR has more aftermarket options, but is not as light and compact.
 
I know beauty is in the eyes of the beholder but on looks alone I think I would go with the JR carbine. For accessories, the edge goes with the JR again. The only downside to the JR versus the SUB for me is price but like stated before...does price matter when it's something you really want?
 
If it helps, the JR is very solid in hand, with no plasticy feel to it. It has a quality feel to it, and it is a customizable item as well. My 2 cents!
 
meatsticks said:
If it helps, the JR is very solid in hand, with no plasticy feel to it. It has a quality feel to it, and it is a customizable item as well. My 2 cents!
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I haven't felt one thats why I'm more undecided.. I felt the kel tek and it was more cheap feeling
 
Anyone think that non-restricted is a given is fooling themselves. For example, non-restricted AKs became restricted and then prohibited. ARs were non-restricted too (20").
 
bjs7293 said:
More bang for the buck with the sub 2000, $649.00. The Jr Carbine not enough rifle for $899.99.
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Strangely enough this is the reason I say go for the JR carbine!

The Kel Tec has nothing to it! It is a metal tube with a trigger and a bunch of plastic screwed around it!

The Keltec is not even worth close to the $600 they go for!

There is a reason they sell for $350 state side!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Deckard said:
Anyone think that non-restricted is a given is fooling themselves. For example, non-restricted AKs became restricted and then prohibited. ARs were non-restricted too (20").
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Wow.. seems so unlike you to make such a defeatist negative post :confused:

Beisdes.. we used to be able to hunt with handguns.. and look where we are now.. hasn't seemed to deter desire for ownership.
 
Deckard said:
Anyone think that non-restricted is a given is fooling themselves. For example, non-restricted AKs became restricted and then prohibited. ARs were non-restricted too (20").
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There is a time and place to be paranoid but at this moment there isn't.
 
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