Kel Tec Sub2k

[SKS Ray]

Only issue I ever had with mine was feeding JHP ammo when I first got it. Since the feed ramp is so accessible when its folded it was an easy fix with a Dremel polishing bit and some polishing paste.

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[FireMedic102]

I found one in collectors gallery for 350 dollars and I bought it on impulse. Mine is in .40 cal as are 2 of my pistols so I couldn't resist.


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[Schuyshot]

I have owned two of these rifles in 9mm,it is not a good rifle to shoot if you are left handed.They had a clip that would keep the brass from going in your face, but the part I did not like was the blow back of gas in my face .

Thanks. I kinda figured as much. ARs for me!

 

[BillyBoy]

Picking up a hard chromed one 9mm Glock from a fellow NES member today!

 

[BillyBoy]

Just finished cleaning her!

 

[shiva916]

Just finished cleaning her!

congrats! Looks just like mine. Enjoy it. I can't wait until I have some time to feed mine some more to break it in.

 

[Lupo]

I have one and been having a horrible time trying to sight in the front sight. Any advice?

 

[F2386]

I have one and been having a horrible time trying to sight in the front sight. Any advice?

Replace the front sight post with a Red Lion product if you're committed enough. The factory front sight is a POS. I had to shave down rough edges on the plastic fiber optic post. I got lucky that mine came sighted in properly so I haven't found the need to replace it.

 

[Lupo]

Replace the front sight post with a Red Lion product if you're committed enough. The factory front sight is a POS. I had to shave down rough edges on the plastic fiber optic post. I got lucky that mine came sighted in properly so I haven't found the need to replace it.

I paid like 350 for the rifle. I just cant justify dropping 100 on the sight. Just less than a third of the rifle itself.

 

[shiva916]

I paid like 350 for the rifle. I just cant justify dropping 100 on the sight. Just less than a third of the rifle itself.

This...some of the customizations you can do to these can quickly put you into ar $ territory quickly. To me unless I have some serious issues with the sites or something else I don't see myself sinking a bunch of money into this thing. At this point anyway...

 

[F2386]

Let's just say you get what you pay for. If you can't shoot what you're seeing then I'd say you're completely out the money you paid for the carbine. I don't see a reliable front sight as customization of the rifle, rather I see it as an essential replacement if the factory sights are giving you problems.

Not to belabor the point, but this issue is similar to buying a Mass compliant S&W M&P. The trigger is so bad that you're probably better off throwing the gun at the target. A trigger upgrade, specifically an Apex kit, is necessary. It might be 1/4 of the cost of the gun but I will pay that price in a heart beat. Then again, to each their own.

 

[hminsky]

The front sight was one of the reasons I sold my Sub 2k. The rear sight was one of the other reasons. I think there were some aftermarket sights that were better, but I didn't have the time to play with it anymore.

 

[SKS Ray]

A trigger upgrade, specifically an Apex kit, is necessary. It might be 1/4 of the cost of the gun but I will pay that price in a heart beat. Then again, to each their own.

Is there a kit for Sub2000s?

 

[shiva916]

I know I have seen a metal trigger upgrade but I don't think it really changes the pull at all. While I haven't put a lot of rounds through my sub I will def hold off on any big changes until I really spend some time with it. IMO if I was going to change out the sites I would just as we'll get rid of them all together and put some sort of optic on it.

 

[F2386]

Is there a kit for Sub2000s?

I'm not sure if there's a trigger kit for Sub2ks but you could probably get some trigger work done. I personally find the stock trigger to be quite clean. It was better than I was expecting out of $300-fold-in-half-beater-carbine.

 

[SKS Ray]

I'm not sure if there's a trigger kit for Sub2ks but you could probably get some trigger work done. I personally find the stock trigger to be quite clean. It was better than I was expecting out of $300-fold-in-half-beater-carbine.

When I first read your post I thought you were comparing the Sub 2000 trigger to an M&P one.

 

[Wadcutter]

Anyone know of a shop with one in stock?

 

[Mike_Diako]

Here's mine. I shortened up the factory forend, added a small quad rail block, made a sling attachment out of an AR15 buffer tube plate and added a Magpul AFG.

I will agree with just about everyone here, the front sight is terrible.

 

[SKS Ray]

Here's mine. I shortened up the factory forend, added a small quad rail block, made a sling attachment out of an AR15 buffer tube plate and added a Magpul AFG.

I will agree with just about everyone here, the front sight is terrible.

I like the look of the Magpul AFG and the single point sling. Looks like a handy set up and more comfortable to shoot.
What bag is that you have in the first pic?

 

[Mike_Diako]

http://www.amazon.com/Red-Rock-Outdoor-Gear-Tactical/dp/B0085W0QCW

I believe it's this one. I bought it from the Big-E gun show a year or so ago.

 

[BillyBoy]

So I ended up going on th Kel Tec forum and checked out the pic thread. Some of the Sub 2000 owners went nuts with accessories. I honestly don't understand why someone would spend money like that on a $300-500 gun. Keep it simple stupid. Only thing I'm doing is buying the tube cover. Other than that, it's staying stock.

 

[ColdDayInHell]

The tacticool crowd extends even to pistol caliber carbines. I think the Sub-2000 looks weird to begin with. I'd probably vomit if I saw the mall ninja version. I think you're doing the right thing by keeping it mostly stock.


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[oilspill]

Outback Arms in Plympton had 4 in stock as of this afternoon - 3 40's and a 9. Didn't check which mag version, 1 of them was chrome.

Anyone know of a shop with one in stock?

 

[shiva916]

Outback Arms in Plympton had 4 in stock as of this afternoon - 3 40's and a 9. Didn't check which mag version, 1 of them was chrome.

Interesting, these seem to be popping up a bit more often recently. Maybe they are catching up on production or there is just a fresh batch of them making their way out. From what I read on the kel tec boards they seem to produce in batches and move on the the next model.

 

[BillyBoy]

Well they recently moved into a bigger facility to increase their production #'s to meet the demand that is out there for their products. Might have something to do with why Kel Tec products are popping up a little more often?

 

[rocket500]

Undercover Arms in Hudson has one in stock in .40 right now. Saw it today.

 

[BillyBoy]

One thing I noticed in the manual was that there was nothing stated about lube. I made the assumption the bolt assembly needs it because that's metal on metal friction and have applied some. To the other Sub2K owners, what are you guys doing?

 

[enbloc]

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[shiva916]

First time I cleaned mine when I first picked it up I coated the bolt with rem oil. After my first range trip I cleaned the tube liberally with clr and coated the bolt with that as well. I'll see how that works out.

 

[enbloc]

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