NRA Gun of the Week: Kel-Tec SUB-2000 Carbine

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posted on February 20, 2016
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There’s a lot to be said for a carbine that folds in half, is quickly deployable and accepts a variety of common semi-automatic pistol magazines. Chambered in 9 mm or .40 S&W, the SUB 2000 is available in configurations that accept Glock, Beretta, Smith & Wesson or SIG Sauer pistol magazines, making it an ideal rifle to pair up with your semi-auto handgun. Introduced in 2001, the updated version of this carbine incorporates many of the features that previously required the purchase of additional accessories. For more, watch the video hosted by American Rifleman's Kelly Young. For more on Kel-Tec, please visit keltecweapons.com

Kel-Tec SUB-2000
Manufacturer: Kel-Tec CNC Industries, Inc.
Action: blowback-operated, semi-automatic center-fire rifle
Caliber: 9 mm Luger
Stock: adjustable
Sights: windage and elevation adjustable post front; aperture rear
Trigger: 9-lb., 5-oz. pull
Barrel: 16.25”; threaded 1/2”x28
Overall Length: 30.5”; 16.5” (folded)
Weight: 4 lbs., 4 ozs.
Magazine: detachable-box; 17-round-capacity, Glock 17 configuration (tested)
Accessories: owner’s manual
MSRP: $500

For more on the Kel-Tec SUB-2000, please enjoy the following articles:

The Kel-Tec SUB-2000 9 mm Carbine 
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