Kel-Tec SUB-2000 Gen 2 .40 S&W Folding Carbine – Glock-22 Magazine Configuration, 16.25″ Barrel, Very Good
The Kel-Tec SUB-2000 Gen 2 stands out for its fast-folding design, Glock-22 magazine compatibility, and lightweight polymer construction. Chambered in .40 S&W, this full-size carbine collapses at the barrel-trunnion hinge to just over half its length, making it easy to store in a backpack or vehicle. A steel, straight blow-back bolt rides inside a reinforced polymer receiver, while the M-LOK handguard and three-position buttstock add modern versatility.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor, superficial scratches and small blemishes are present on exterior surfaces; the bore remains bright and shiny.
What’s Included
- Kel-Tec SUB-2000 Gen 2 .40 S&W rifle
- One 15-round Glock-pattern magazine
- One 22-round extended Glock-pattern magazine
Folding pistol-caliber carbines offer unique portability, and the SUB-2000 executes the concept with a simple hinge that locks the barrel alongside the stock. Folded, it measures roughly 16.25″ in length, small enough for most packs or vehicle compartments.
This Gen 2 model accepts both standard and extended Glock .40 S&W magazines, giving shooters a broad supply of affordable, widely available mags. The included Glock-pattern mag catch ensures quick swaps without adapters.
The polymer M-LOK handguard provides attachment slots at 3, 6, and 9 o’clock for lights, grips, or lasers. An underslung charging handle on the recoil tube keeps the top clear for optics if desired, and iron sights come standard—a hooded post up front and a windage-adjustable aperture at the rear.
Kel-Tec’s three-position skeletonized buttstock lets the shooter adjust length of pull from 13″ to 15″ on the fly. Combined with a crowned, non-threaded 16.25″ button-rifled steel barrel and 1:16 RH twist, the carbine balances compact storage with full rifle ballistic performance.
Field maintenance is straightforward: remove one captive pin, and the bolt, recoil spring, and charging handle slide clear for cleaning. Its tough glass-fiber-reinforced polymer frame keeps weight down while maintaining strength—attributes that have made the SUB-2000 popular as a discreet “truck gun” and even seen limited use overseas.