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I know I've been asked numerous times about when we will see these and promised I would post when they have arrived.
Kel-Tec Sub-2000 Semi-Auto Carbine - Gen 2, 9mm, 18.5",
Blued, Black Synthetic Stock, Glock Magazine, 10rds
"If you read enough about Kel-Tec guns online, inevitably someone will complain that Kel-Tec “can’t keep up with demand” and that they’d rather design new guns than make any in volume.
Well, after visiting their booth at SHOT Show this year, It’s evident that they’re aiming to do both. They’ve introduced a “Gen 2″ SUB-2000 with some improved designs that will be easier to manufacture.
If you’re not familiar with the SUB-2000, it’s a pistol caliber carbine that accepts handgun magazines and can fold in half for storage. The caliber and magazine pattern are up to you! Kel-Tec says they will be producing at least 10 different variants of the Gen 2 gun, with more on the horizon.
(US version, Canadian Legal has longer barrel)
What’s changed? The original SUB-2000 threw shooters for a loop. Take-down rifles have existed for years, but the pivot-in-half capability of the SUB-2000 was unusual. However, the original polymer handguard wasn’t accessory-friendly and required a lot of excess production work from Kel-Tec. The redesign hit every aspect of the firearm, producing something that was both streamlined for manufacture and improved for end users.
The new front sight block threads onto the barrel similar to the company’s M43 bullpup prototype also going into production this year. But the SUB-2000 has a standardized AR-15 front post installed, which means you can adjust it with commonly available front sight tools and swap it out with aftermarket tritium, fiber optic, or precision sight posts.
An improved forend really distinguishes the Gen 2 from the Gen 1 guns, with both Picatinny and M-LOK attachment points available in the same handguard. You’ll find M-LOK slots on the left and right sides of the forearm, and Picatinny along the top and bottom. The new forend is also substantially slimmer than the older version.
The new stock is collapsible, and features improved sling mounts. A small section of Picatinny rail has also been added onto the bottom of the stock.
Kel-Tec has added their “gator grip” pattern to various parts of the gun, which fits better with the rest of their line. In the firearms industry, matching matters. Seriously.
In addition to being more comfortable, an updated grip gives the Gen 2 an enlarged ejection port."
I know I've been asked numerous times about when we will see these and promised I would post when they have arrived.
Kel-Tec Sub-2000 Semi-Auto Carbine - Gen 2, 9mm, 18.5",
Blued, Black Synthetic Stock, Glock Magazine, 10rds
"If you read enough about Kel-Tec guns online, inevitably someone will complain that Kel-Tec “can’t keep up with demand” and that they’d rather design new guns than make any in volume.
Well, after visiting their booth at SHOT Show this year, It’s evident that they’re aiming to do both. They’ve introduced a “Gen 2″ SUB-2000 with some improved designs that will be easier to manufacture.
If you’re not familiar with the SUB-2000, it’s a pistol caliber carbine that accepts handgun magazines and can fold in half for storage. The caliber and magazine pattern are up to you! Kel-Tec says they will be producing at least 10 different variants of the Gen 2 gun, with more on the horizon.
(US version, Canadian Legal has longer barrel)
What’s changed? The original SUB-2000 threw shooters for a loop. Take-down rifles have existed for years, but the pivot-in-half capability of the SUB-2000 was unusual. However, the original polymer handguard wasn’t accessory-friendly and required a lot of excess production work from Kel-Tec. The redesign hit every aspect of the firearm, producing something that was both streamlined for manufacture and improved for end users.
The new front sight block threads onto the barrel similar to the company’s M43 bullpup prototype also going into production this year. But the SUB-2000 has a standardized AR-15 front post installed, which means you can adjust it with commonly available front sight tools and swap it out with aftermarket tritium, fiber optic, or precision sight posts.
An improved forend really distinguishes the Gen 2 from the Gen 1 guns, with both Picatinny and M-LOK attachment points available in the same handguard. You’ll find M-LOK slots on the left and right sides of the forearm, and Picatinny along the top and bottom. The new forend is also substantially slimmer than the older version.
The new stock is collapsible, and features improved sling mounts. A small section of Picatinny rail has also been added onto the bottom of the stock.
Kel-Tec has added their “gator grip” pattern to various parts of the gun, which fits better with the rest of their line. In the firearms industry, matching matters. Seriously.
In addition to being more comfortable, an updated grip gives the Gen 2 an enlarged ejection port."
BY: Edward Osborne
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