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Kel-Tec SUB-2000Model: Kel-Tec SUB-2000
As the picture to the left demonstrates, the SUB-2000 is an interesting design in the world of pistol-caliber carbines. The SUB-2000 is primarily a cheap semi-automatic carbine chambered in two popular handgun calibers. What makes it unique is that it can fold in half; pull down on the trigger guard, swing the barrel assembly over the end, and latch it to the butt. When folded, the entire package is 16 inches long and can easily be fit into a backpack or briefcase.

Models are available accepting a wide variety of pistol magazines. The 9mm version is available in Glock 17, Glock 19, S&W Model 59, Beretta 92, and SIG P226-compatible variants. The .40 version is available in variants compatible with the Glock 22, S&W Model 4006, Beretta 96, and SIG P226 magazines. Police officers have been known to purchase the weapon to supplement their handgun and ease logistics. It's also popular for backpackers due to the folding design and plinkers for the low cost and simple maintenence.



Specifications:
Weight:
 4 lb (1.8 kg).
Length:
 29.5 in (749 mm).
Barrel Length:
 16 in (408 mm).
Cartridge:
 9x19mm Parabellum
.40 S&W
Action:
 Blowback
Muzzle Velocity:
 1300 ft/s (400 m/s).
Effective Range:
 150 yd (140 m).
Feed System:
 Detachable box magazine. Varies with magazine compatibility (15-32 possible).
Sights:
 Hooded front post, rear aperture.
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Where to find

The SUB-2000 is a good example of a cheap gun available just about anywhere. It can be had for generally no more than $400, with $200 being rather common.


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Complexity

The fact that backpackers and police officers are fans of the weapon is a testament to their capability: they're extremely simple to operate, even for a new shooter, and aren't particularly picky about ammunition. The added muzzle velocity of the longer barrel also gives the carbine a power increase over handguns of the same caliber.
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Controls
  • Safety: Cross-bolt located above the pistol grip. Push left to right for FIRE, right to left for SAFE.
  • Magazine release: Located behind the trigger on the left side.
  • Operating handle: Located on the bottom of the buttstock.

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Loading

Condition One, or "Locked and Cocked." Chamber loaded, magazine full, hammer cocked and safety applied.
  1. Point the firearm in a safe direction. Critical step in case the gun accidentally discharges!
  2. Push the safety from right to left to activate it.
  3. Take a loaded magazine and push it up into the magazine well until it clicks.
  4. Pull the operating handle back and let it snap forward under spring power to chamber a round.
Condition Two. Chamber loaded, magazine full, hammer down, safety off.

    Cannot be done.

Condition Three. Chamber empty, magazine full, hammer down, safety off.
  1. Point the weapon in a safe direction. Critical step in case it accidentally discharges!
  2. Take a loaded magazine and insert it into the magazine well until it clicks.

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Unloading

How to unload the firearm and make safe. Presented in a numbered list.
  1. Point the weapon in a safe direction. Critical step in case it accidentally discharges!
  2. Push the safety from right to left to activate it.
  3. Push the magazine release and pull the magazine free of the gun.
  4. Pull the operating handle back and check the chamber for any ammunition. Release the operating handle.
  5. Deactivate the safety.
  6. Pull the trigger.

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Field Stripping

How to disassemble the firearm for cleaning. Presented in a numbered list.
  1. Point the weapon in a safe direction. Critical step in case it accidentally discharges!
  2. Unload the weapon as described above.
  3. Push the stock pin with a cartridge or punch of appropriate size and pull it as far as it will go (it remains in the stock).
  4. Pull the operating handle back and remove the recoil spring. Pull the operating handle downwards and let the bolt fall out.
  5. Push out the bolt pin and separate the two bolt components.
  6. Fold the barrel.
Reverse to reassemble.



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