I’ve seen mostly positive reviews of the SUB2000. I’ve always been kinda leary of Kel-Tec because of quality control issues they’ve had in the past. Has any of y’all owned a SUB2000 and what did you think of it?

 

I had one in 40 cal. a few years back. I would say spend the extra $100 and get a Ruger pc carbine. 

14 minutes ago, gfl216 said:

I had one in 40 cal. a few years back. I would say spend the extra $100 and get a Ruger pc carbine. 

I would agree 100%.

I have owned the Beretta CX4, Marlin Camp 9, Sub2k and the Ruger PC.

I still own the Ruger.

In my opinion, the Sub2k is a no brainer as a $300 gun. The price has now jumped up to the $500+ range.

The Ruger for another $100 is a much better gun....better build quality, better sights, easier take down, threaded barrel (if no pistol grip).

2 hours ago, dajonga said:

In my opinion, the Sub2k is a no brainer as a $300 gun. The price has now jumped up to the $500+ range.

The Ruger for another $100 is a much better gun....better build quality, better sights, easier take down, threaded barrel (if no pistol grip).

This is the issue. It's common to see them over  $600 in local shops. For what it is, it's pretty cool: a backpack gun that can compliment your 9mm handguns. It is also more accurate than I expected.

However:

• Out-of-the-box trigger is not good, but gets better on reset
• Getting a good cheek weld with iron sights is awkward, could consider RDO which sits higher
• It's all plastic. All Kel-Tec guns basically look like toys.
• Kel-Tec customer service is pretty good but keep the original retail receipt.

Before I happened upon the SUB2000 in a shop I was pretty much set on the Ruger PCC. In general, Ruger makes good stuff.

I wouldn't say I regret buying it, but it's in my top 3 of guns I probably should have thought twice about. But it still goes bang, and the unfold and charging handle slap is satisfying in its own way.

2 hours ago, Lawnmower2021 said:

This is the issue. It's common to see them over  $600 in local shops. For what it is, it's pretty cool: a backpack gun that can compliment your 9mm handguns. It is also more accurate than I expected.

However:

• Out-of-the-box trigger is not good, but gets better on reset
• Getting a good cheek weld with iron sights is awkward, could consider RDO which sits higher
• It's all plastic. All Kel-Tec guns basically look like toys.
• Kel-Tec customer service is pretty good but keep the original retail receipt.

Before I happened upon the SUB2000 in a shop I was pretty much set on the Ruger PCC. In general, Ruger makes good stuff.

I wouldn't say I regret buying it, but it's in my top 3 of guns I probably should have thought twice about. But it still goes bang, and the unfold and charging handle slap is satisfying in its own way.

Agree.

Dont want to be.  That guy.  But this topic belongs in rifle thread.  #krdshrk  

52 minutes ago, Golf battery said:

Dont want to be.  That guy.  But this topic belongs in rifle thread.  #krdshrk  

Moved

I have a Sub2k - it works really well.  No issues.

I have one also no issues. 

 

FYI: Henry just released the Homesteader. Nice classic rifle designed carbine in 9mm.

It can take Glock or Sig mags with a magwell adaptor. Or Henry has their own, 5 or 10 rounders.

1 hour ago, Vzguy said:

Henry just released the Homesteader. Nice classic rifle

That is a handsome carbine, something Browningesque about it.

Yes, Henry has the Homesteader coming out... with a MSRP of nearly $1000.

38 minutes ago, dajonga said:

Yes, Henry has the Homesteader coming out... with a MSRP of nearly $1000.

The couple articles I read on it suggested the street price would be around $100 higher than the Ruger PCC.

15 hours ago, Scorpio64 said:

The couple articles I read on it suggested the street price would be around $100 higher than the Ruger PCC.

That would be fantastic

I love my Sub2000, both for its backpack potential and that it's fun to shoot. 

But be aware that if you get one, it's probably going to need some upgrades.  M*Carbo makes a lot of nice add-ons.  You will likely need to purchase their rubber sleeve for the receiver to keep the bare metal from slamming against your cheek.  Also, you will probably want to add a red dot sight, as the cheek weld to use the iron sights is awkward, at best.  Then you will need a special mount for it that either swings out of the way, or is QD of some kind, so you can still fold your gun. 

All that said, I believe it's still worth it, but it's definitely a case of mo' money, mo' money.

Here's a video review from just a couple of days ago:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdFm5-EbtE8

Kel Tec has a $100 rebate going for SUB2000s. Go for it, unless you prefer S&W's folding 9mm more.

https://rapid-rebates.com/Keltec

6 hours ago, Lawnmower2021 said:

Kel Tec has a $100 rebate going for SUB2000s. Go for it, unless you prefer S&W's folding 9mm more.

https://rapid-rebates.com/Keltec

You just beat me to it!  I have received emails from several sites this morning offering it for $329 after rebate.  If you're going to go for it, now is the time.

Edited to add:

Prepper Gun Shop has them for under $300 after the rebate.  Definitely a hot deal!

I pointed this one out to my FFL:

640832004854 - Kel-Tec SUB-2000 9mm SUB2K9GLK19BTANHC | gun.deals

Ignoring the fact that it comes with a 15-round mag, my FFL said this is an upgrade (or version 2) of the Sub-2000 and has a threaded barrel, which as the third evil feature makes it a no-no in NJ with a pistol grip and removable magazine.

Can anyone confirm it has threaded barrel? I can't find any specs at Kel Tec or any mention of that anywhere else. 

2 hours ago, 45Doll said:

I pointed this one out to my FFL:

640832004854 - Kel-Tec SUB-2000 9mm SUB2K9GLK19BTANHC | gun.deals

Ignoring the fact that it comes with a 15-round mag, my FFL said this is an upgrade (or version 2) of the Sub-2000 and has a threaded barrel, which as the third evil feature makes it a no-no in NJ with a pistol grip and removable magazine.

Can anyone confirm it has threaded barrel? I can't find any specs at Kel Tec or any mention of that anywhere else. 

I have a gen 2 with a threaded barrel. Not sure if they're all always threaded. But can't you just pin and weld into the thread protector? That's what I have.

On 2/17/2023 at 1:18 PM, Vzguy said:

I have one also no issues. 

 

FYI: Henry just released the Homesteader. Nice classic rifle designed carbine in 9mm.

It can take Glock or Sig mags with a magwell adaptor. Or Henry has their own, 5 or 10 rounders.

Shot it at SHOT Show - it's not bad.  Was having issues with the magwell though - the mag release button is stiff as hell.