The Kel-Tec SUB2K9GLKBLK SUB2000 Gen3 is a compact folding pistol-caliber carbine chambered in 9mm Luger that accepts Glock 19 pattern magazines, designed for vehicle storage, backpacking, home defense, and shooters who want a lightweight carbine that pairs with their Glock pistol.
Key Features
- Caliber: 9mm Luger
- Capacity: 15+1 rounds, accepts Glock 19/17 pattern magazines
- Barrel length: 16.15 inches, threaded 1/2 x 28 TPI
- Barrel material: Carbon steel with black nitride finish
- Overall length: 30.45 inches extended, 29.25 inches collapsed, 16.15 inches folded
- Weight: 4.2 pounds unloaded
- Twist rate: 1:10 inches
- Action: Simple blowback semi-automatic
- Receiver: Aluminum with Picatinny rail top
- Handguard: M-LOK compatible aluminum forend with rotating design
- Stock: Black synthetic folding design
- Trigger pull: Approximately 5 pounds
- Magazine compatibility: Glock 19/17 pattern 9mm magazines from 10 to 33 rounds
- Optics ready with offset folding rail system
- Tool-free takedown for field maintenance
- Made in USA
Special Features
- Unique folding design allows carbine to fold in half to just 16.15 inches for compact storage and transport
- Rotating forend with offset rail system allows optics to swing to side when folded, solving earlier generation optic clearance issues
- Glock magazine compatibility means shared magazines between pistol and carbine for simplified logistics
- M-LOK handguard provides modern mounting options for lights, grips, and accessories
- Threaded barrel accepts suppressors, muzzle brakes, and compensators where legal
- Black nitride barrel finish provides superior corrosion resistance and durability over standard bluing
- Aluminum receiver with integrated Picatinny rail provides rigid optics mounting platform
- No iron sights included, designed specifically for red dot or holographic sight use
- Tool-free disassembly allows easy cleaning and maintenance without specialized tools
- Simple blowback operation with heavy recoil spring ensures reliable function with all 9mm ammunition
Practical Benefits
- Affordable entry into pistol-caliber carbines for Glock owners
- Folds to 16.15 inches for easy storage in vehicles, backpacks, RV storage, or bugout bags
- Glock magazine compatibility eliminates need to purchase proprietary magazines if you already own Glock pistols
- Lightweight 4.2 pound design reduces fatigue during extended carry or patrol use
- 16 inch barrel extracts significantly more velocity from 9mm ammunition compared to pistols
- M-LOK handguard allows mounting weapon lights for home defense or night shooting applications
- Threaded barrel enables adding muzzle devices to reduce flash or noise where legal
- Optics ready design with offset folding system allows using modern red dot sights without interference
- Simple controls and operation make it easy to train new shooters on carbine platform
- Works well for vehicle defense, camping security, backpacking protection, or home defense scenarios
- Tool-free takedown simplifies cleaning in field conditions or away from workbench
- Accepts high capacity Glock magazines up to 33 rounds where legal for competition or range use
The Kel-Tec SUB2K9GLKBLK SUB2000 Gen3 in 9mm Luger is a smart addition for Glock owners seeking a lightweight and compact folding carbine for vehicle storage, backpacking, home defense, and field use with shared magazine compatibility.
| MANUFACTURER | KEL-TEC |
| MODEL | SUB2000 |
| CALIBER | 9MM |
| TYPE | RIFLE |