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Kel-Tec SUB-2000, the Mousegunner's Carbine

Updated April 12, 2011
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The Kel-Tec SUB-2000 is the lightest and smallest 9mm (or 40 S&W) carbine in the world, which makes it the ideal 'mousegun carbine.' This web page is a compendium of information, photos and links to more information about this unique and excellent firearm. I have taken many of the photos, myself. Information and photos have been found all around the internet and brought together here in one central location. (If one of these photos is YOURS, and you would like credit, please email mouseguns.com, and I will list your name with the photo, or remove it altogether if you so instruct.)

This is a photo of a Kel-Tec SUB-2000 as it comes in a cardboard box from Kel-Tec.

IMPORTANT:Read this before you disassemble your SUB-2000.

WHAT IF YOU PULL THE TRIGGER WHILE THE BOLT IS OUT? HOW TO FIX? READ THIS!

The Kel-Tec SUB-2000 carbine is available in both 9mm and 40S&W calibers. It also comes in a variety of models with pistol grips designed to be compatible with the Beretta 92, GLOCK 17, 19 or 22, S&W 59 series 9mm pistols, and SIG 9mm pistols.

The SUB-2000 is a re-designed and improved version of Kel-Tec's earlier carbine, the SUB-9, offered from 1997 to 2000. The SUB-9 was constructed of aircraft-grade aluminum and was more expensive to manufacture. A reader sent this to me recently (December 2010): 'I bought one brand new back in 1998 or so. I found the ad for it in Shotgun News and my local gun dealer (Howard E. Hall) R.I.P..ordered it for me, and sold it to me for about $350. It was brand new. I have heard this idea of them being $700 or so before and its simply not true.' (Thanks for the info, 2Tick2!)

Here are three photos of the SUB-9 I borrowed from the internet..
and Maddcat1's sub9 and sub2000 together (with his Kel-Tec PF-9!)

I have several dozen SUB-9 photos, contributed by 'Jim' of KTOG Forum. You can see them by CLICKING HERE.

George Kellgren, president of KelTec, retained most of the best features of the Sub-9, did away with parts requiring excessive manufacturing expense, and produced the new SUB-2000. The SUB-9 had a 'last round hold open feature,' but the SUB-2000 weighs somewhat less than the SUB-9 weighed (4.5 vs 4.875 pounds), and sells for half the price. (As of January 1, 2008, it is not uncommon to be able to purchase a new SUB-2000 for about $300-$350.)

Jim of KTOG fame writes about the differences: 'It wasn't weight that drove the change. After dealing with the issues on my SUB-9 I've come to realize that the SUB-9 has a lot of fasteners that can work loose as well as more parts than the SUB-2000. The change to plastic was driven by cost concerns, materials AND labor. Actually the S2K is a more reliable weapon long term. The SUB-9 will probably be one of those you have to keep an allen wrench in your pocket when you take it to the range.'

But on the other hand, I had this email from Chris..'I have two Sub-9s. One I bought new when they were in production and the other I picked up used. I have put thousands of rounds through the one I purchased new and the fasteners have not worked loose. I have put many rounds through the one I bought used. No loose fasteners. I did have a recoil spring break on the one I bought used, which Kel-Tec fixed with their extraordinary customer service. I certainly don't need an allen wrench in my pocket when I go to the range. I wouldn't trade either of my Sub-9s for two Sub-2000s.'

I (Mousegunner) have never owned a Sub-9, so have no personal experience. But it seems as in all things: 'Your mileage may vary.'

The SUB-2000 may be locked in the folded position with an included 'lock pin' of brass:

'Plinkertoo' on the KTRange wrote this about the SUB-9/40: 'The primary difference between the Sub9/40, and the Sub 2000, is the former is an all metal affair (except the shoulder stock), with a last round hold open, roughly double the weight, and very hard to find for sale. I would gladly sell my 1st born son for a Sub40, as would a couple others I know. The Sub 2000 has plastic receiver halves, plastic sights which I like to claim are one gallon milk jug accurate at 100 yds, and no last round hold open, although you can lock the bolt open. It is also in my humble opinion the most reliable weapon that Kel-tec makes. And I do not mean to denigrate the rest of their weapons. But it is the least ammo finicky of all of them I've shot, and I've shot everything but the PLR and RFB.'

This is a photo of a number of AK47 and AR15 rifles (and one SKS), alongside a Kel-Tec SUB-2000. Even unfolded, at its maximun length (29.5 inches), the SUB-2000 is nearly as short as an AK with an underfolded wire stock. When folded, the SUB-2000 is much shorter (16 inches).

Kel-Tec sells a nice fabric case for the SUB-2000

Others have devised their own custom hard-shell foam-lined cases:

There's at least one fellow who zips his SUB-2000 into the back of his leather jacket!

I'm keeping my new GLOCK grip Sub-2000 in a laptop computer case made by CaseLogic..

SOME INFORMATION FROM THE OFFICIAL MANUAL:

The SUB 2000 is a semi-automatic rifle chambered for the 9mm Luger or the .40 cal. S&W cartridge. Different versions of the SUB 2000 rifle will accept most double column handgun magazines, e.g. S&W, Glock or Beretta.

By rotating the barrel upwards and back, the SUB rifle can instantly be reduced to a size of 16 x 7 inches to facilitate secure storage. The gun is also easy to clean when it is folded. Here is a photo of the fully opened gun showing the chamber and feed ramp (My older Beretta model). My new GLOCK model has no feed ramp, just a chamfer all around.

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The small size, light weight, and the use of a pistol cartridge would imply the prefix 'sub'. Thus we have found it appropriate to classify our firearm a 'sub-rifle'. The SUB-2000 rifle is intended as a compliment to the handgun with which it would have full interchangeability in ammunition and magazines.

The SUB rifle wil have much better accuracy and deliver higher muzzle energy than the short barreled pistol. Thus, the SUB rifle has a greatly extended range compared to a handgun. The superior precision is also very useful against small or partially covered targets at shorter range.

The receiver is made of an impact modified glass reinforced Zytel. The front end houses a hinge block holding the barrel and rear sight. This block is securely locked in place by a swiveling trigger guard. The receiver rigidly attaches to the stock by multiple lugs. The bottom forms the grip and also accepting different magazines according to the version specified. The receiver also houses the firing mechanism.

The barrel has spring loaded collar to ensure an accurate lock to the receiver, a polymer forend and a fully adjustable front sight. The forend is designed to house batteries or other devices.

The tubular steel stock contains the bolt and is ended by the polymer butt stock.

The heavy two-piece machined steel bolt holds the firing pin, the extractor, and has the operating handle on the bottom. A captive guide recoil spring with buffer actuates the bolt. The long bolt travel allows for very large functioning marginals.

The firing mechanism is of conventional single action type. It has a positive

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