Kel-Tec Sub 2000 Recall

Kirosha · June 21, 2018, 01:03 PM

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We have recently identified an issue with the heat treatment...This could potentially cause the barrel to rupture when a cartridge is fired and could result in serious personal injury.

This recall only affects a portion of SUB-2000s that were manufactured in 2017.

https://recalls.keltecweapons.com/

Model12Win · June 21, 2018, 01:17 PM

Those are cool little guns but Nutnfancy found issues with the gen 2 version such as a weal front sight assembly et. al. Don't think I'd purchase one at this point.

Kirosha · June 21, 2018, 01:23 PM

I got real close, but something always comes up. I wanted one for my van :/

SDF880 · June 27, 2018, 01:41 AM

Mine are pre-recall and I have gen 1 and 2 9 and 40. Amazing lil carbines! I have tricked out a few and left the others stock. Perfect truck guns, trunk guns, standby in the corner guns. No issues I didn't cause with these!

Get one now as with every media scare event these seem to dry up sometimes for quite awhile!

zeke · June 27, 2018, 09:00 AM

Have 2 gen 2's, a .40 and 9mm. Nice, light, surprisingly accurate and compact carbines. The triggers suck, and the sights do not inspire confidence in their durability. Easy to clean, but on both models the lands (rougher than the grooves) stripped the plated bullets tried.

Prices coming back down now that Ruger introduced their new carbine.

Bob L. Swagger · June 28, 2018, 03:36 AM

Uncomfortable to shoot for sure. Cheek weld is comical. Once you get the hang of shouldering this little carbine, it really starts to shine. Stone cold reliable, plenty accurate despite a horrific trigger, lots of rail for gadgets. Lightweight and compact. Kel Tec's website has a recall page where you can enter the serial number and see if your carbine is involved in the recall.

ROCK6 · June 28, 2018, 06:13 AM

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Those are cool little guns but Nutnfancy found issues with the gen 2 version such as a weal front sight assembly et. al. Don't think I'd purchase one at this point.

I've had my Gen 1 for some time. I was fortunate to pick up a replacement front sight assembly from BlueForceGear many moons ago; all metal, AR15 styled-front post assembly. The trigger has been my only major complaint, but other than that, they are perfect for the niche they fill...

With the recall, if anything Kel-Tech is pretty good with customer service...

ROCK6

mr bolo · June 29, 2018, 10:30 AM

the new Ruger 9mm carbine is a better choice, since it's a take down model, it's just as compact, and probably made better.

smee78 · July 1, 2018, 09:33 AM

I would love to add a few of the 1st gen 5906 mag models to my collection for me and my sons. I have a friend with a 40cal model and he has never had any problems with his and its used as his self defense home weapon.

fourbore · July 1, 2018, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by mr bolo

the new Ruger 9mm carbine is a better choice, since it's a take down model, it's just as compact, and probably made better.

I prefer the Sub2000. Lighter and the folding feature is ever bit as good as take down. In fact faster to get in action.

Bill DeShivs · July 1, 2018, 10:23 PM

The Sub 2000 is a gun everyone should have. They're that neat!

Water-Man · July 1, 2018, 10:43 PM

It also fits in a laptop backpack nicely.

Bill DeShivs · July 1, 2018, 11:36 PM

Or, a briefcase!

WV_gunner · July 4, 2018, 02:05 PM

Atleast they are not covering it up, odd I don’t remember it’s competition at half of the price having quality issues.

July 1, 2018, 09:33 AM	#9
smee78 Senior Member Join Date: July 14, 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,918	I would love to add a few of the 1st gen 5906 mag models to my collection for me and my sons. I have a friend with a 40cal model and he has never had any problems with his and its used as his self defense home weapon. __________________ We know exactly where one cow with Mad-cow-disease is located, among the millions and millions of cows in America, but we haven't got a clue where thousands of illegal immigrants and terrorists are

July 1, 2018, 10:23 PM	#11
Bill DeShivs Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2006 Posts: 10,985	The Sub 2000 is a gun everyone should have. They're that neat! __________________ Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler www.billdeshivs.com

July 1, 2018, 11:36 PM	#13
Bill DeShivs Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2006 Posts: 10,985	Or, a briefcase! __________________ Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler www.billdeshivs.com

June 21, 2018, 01:17 PM	#2
Model12Win Junior member Join Date: October 20, 2012 Posts: 5,854	Those are cool little guns but Nutnfancy found issues with the gen 2 version such as a weal front sight assembly et. al. Don't think I'd purchase one at this point.

June 21, 2018, 01:23 PM	#3
Kirosha Member Join Date: June 20, 2018 Location: South Alabama Posts: 87	I got real close, but something always comes up. I wanted one for my van :/

June 27, 2018, 01:41 AM	#4
SDF880 Senior Member Join Date: November 14, 2009 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 390	Mine are pre-recall and I have gen 1 and 2 9 and 40. Amazing lil carbines! I have tricked out a few and left the others stock. Perfect truck guns, trunk guns, standby in the corner guns. No issues I didn't cause with these! Get one now as with every media scare event these seem to dry up sometimes for quite awhile!

June 27, 2018, 09:00 AM	#5
zeke Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 1999 Location: NW Wi Posts: 1,671	Have 2 gen 2's, a .40 and 9mm. Nice, light, surprisingly accurate and compact carbines. The triggers suck, and the sights do not inspire confidence in their durability. Easy to clean, but on both models the lands (rougher than the grooves) stripped the plated bullets tried. Prices coming back down now that Ruger introduced their new carbine.

June 28, 2018, 03:36 AM	#6
Bob L. Swagger Junior Member Join Date: September 5, 2004 Posts: 14	Uncomfortable to shoot for sure. Cheek weld is comical. Once you get the hang of shouldering this little carbine, it really starts to shine. Stone cold reliable, plenty accurate despite a horrific trigger, lots of rail for gadgets. Lightweight and compact. Kel Tec's website has a recall page where you can enter the serial number and see if your carbine is involved in the recall.

June 29, 2018, 10:30 AM	#8
mr bolo Senior Member Join Date: November 19, 2012 Posts: 432	the new Ruger 9mm carbine is a better choice, since it's a take down model, it's just as compact, and probably made better.

July 1, 2018, 10:43 PM	#12
Water-Man Senior Member Join Date: March 23, 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 2,126	It also fits in a laptop backpack nicely.

July 4, 2018, 02:05 PM	#14
WV_gunner Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2011 Location: WV Posts: 938	Atleast they are not covering it up, odd I don’t remember it’s competition at half of the price having quality issues.