Kel-Tec SUB-2000

The SUB-2000 is a pistol-caliber carbine manufactured by Kel-Tec CNC Industries of Cocoa, Florida, United States. The rifle is a blowback operated, semi-automatic firearm with its operating spring located in the tubular stock.

SUB-2000
TypeSemi-automatic carbine
Place of originUnited States
Service history
Used byUkraine Armed Forces
Wars2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
Production history
DesignerGeorge Kellgren
ManufacturerKel-Tec CNC Industries Inc.
Produced2001–present
Specifications
Mass4 lb (1.8 kg)
Length
  • 16 in (41 cm) (closed)
  • 29.5 in (75 cm) (open)
Barrel length16.1 in (41 cm)
Height7 in (18 cm)

Cartridge9×19mm & .40 S&W
Actionblowback operated
Muzzle velocity9×19mm NATO 1400 FPS
Effective firing range150 yd (140 m)
Feed systemGlock, Beretta, CZ75B, Smith & Wesson and SIG Sauer pistol magazines. 10- to 33-round magazines and 50 round drum.
SightsIron sights

The weapon feeds from a grip-located magazine well, using magazines designed for popular models of various other manufacturers' handguns, and is an inexpensive carbine. The distinguishing characteristic of this rifle is that it folds in half, for storage and transportation, and its slim profile compared to other rifles.

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