kelTec Sub 2k

[glock212327]

The Sub2k in .40 has amazingly harsh recoil. Probably due to the Sub2k being blowback operated, chambered in a cartridge designed for short pistol barrels with associated quick burn rate for the powder (i.e., impulse from firing a round is shorter and harsher) and having a hard plastic butt "pad".

That said, you can get aftermarket soft rubber butt pads and recoil buffers for it to mitigate recoil. I've got a rubber butt pad on mine and it is definitely more comfortable than the stock "pad". Can't comment on the recoil buffers but it is claimed they significantly reduce the felt recoil.

The .40 has better ballistics than the 9mm which is why I chose it over the 9mm.

What recoil pad worked I've been trying to rig one up that will still work folded up.

 

[Yamadog35]

This company makes butt pads for the Sub. I have one on a Gen 2. Works well and it folds like normal.

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[knot4reel]

It's 4/20 guys, roll your own. For real you can make one out of pipe insulation and a couple of zip ties. Don't laugh it works really well.

What recoil pad worked I've been trying to rig one up that will still work folded up.

 

[Joseph]

I just got a sub 2k in 40. I want to get rid of it and get a 9mm for no other reason than price of ammo and I have a ton of Glock 33rd stick mags.... There is a bit of kick to the 40 but still shoots nicely I just don't have as much spare mags for my g22

 

[knot4reel]

Nowdays I don't see much of a price difference between 9 and 40. Mags can be had for a decent price in a lot of places. My 40 is in the for sale ads right now (inserts shameless plug ), but I'm seriously considering keeping it. I can carry it around in a laptop case. Not many rifles can lay claim to having that capability.

 

[Notalentbum]

I love my S2K .40! Only about 500rds through it but has worked perfectly. I've only shot 180g out of it. I have the bolt buffer and it makes it an all day shooter. I take this everywhere my go bag travels.
There was a thread on here several months ago about one that failed at the hinge/breech. Never heard any follow up on that story.

Matt

 

[Excalibur]

I thought about getting a Sub2K for a truck gun or a back pack gun because of how it folds and can be stowed away so easily

 

[pute62]

Not on topic but they over paid for their weed. (According to my weed dealer neighbor). Lol

 

[DeadeyeChrista'sdad]

My S2K may or may not have gone with me to W. VA a couple of years ago. She folded right into my daypack. But, she was a glock model, and, well, .... I'm not a glock guy. Fortunately, cousin Dennis is.

 

[weedsnager]

I'm waiting for one to be available online under $400, everyone is out of stock.

 

[BJones]

I have a Sub 2000 in 9mm and .40 and love them. They are fun to shoot and mine have been 100% reliable. The 40 does hit a little hard, but I still like it.

 

[Emiller]

just picked up a 9mm one. Love it so far, only thing I am not fond of is the Beretta mags it takes.

 

[firefighterjohn]

just picked up a 9mm one. Love it so far, only thing I am not fond of is the Beretta mags it takes.

Yes they are great shooters, even point-shooting is very intuitive and simple....but I prefer the Glock versions.

 

[Emiller]

Yes they are great shooters, even point-shooting is very intuitive and simple....but I prefer the Glock versions.

I would of rather had a glock version myself but $430 otd for a brand new one I couldn't resist.

 

[Cool Breeze]

I thought I loved my S2k. Then, I put in an MCarbo spring kit and flat trigger. Its a whole new gun to shoot. Dropped the pull from 7lbs to 5.25lbs. Super crisp/clean break. No over travel. Now, I really love my S2k.

 

[Steel and wood]

I have a sub2000 2 could not like it anymore it has been 100% after shooting it for a few months I also went to mcarbo got everything for it those have been great additions but a red dot on it and wow is it great at steel matches and carbine matches. So when people just look down on it till I light it up and stay with the sig mpx which is 1500 so give me my kel tec anytime. It's a 9 mm glock

 

[Deprime]

I thought I loved my S2k. Then, I put in an MCarbo spring kit and flat trigger. Its a whole new gun to shoot. Dropped the pull from 7lbs to 5.25lbs. Super crisp/clean break. No over travel. Now, I really love my S2k.

+1 on the Mcarbo trigger and springs. It completely changes the shooting experience. Mine with the curved trigger pulls at 4 to 4-1/2 pounds.

 

[Endrin2113]

If I'm being honest... my G17 9mm S2K is my favorite firearm I own. I'm not even ashamed of it either.

 

[knot4reel]

If I'm being honest... my G17 9mm S2K is my favorite firearm I own. I'm not even ashamed of it either.

Gun snobs will be gun snobs. As long as it functions as designed and makes you happy-------CHOOT IT.

 

[Endrin2113]

Gun snobs will be gun snobs. As long as it functions as designed and makes you happy-------CHOOT IT.

And I sure do. I have babied this wonderful bangstick. All of the Mcarbo mods, an aimpoint PRO on an offset mlok mount, recoil pad, etc. After nearly 2000 rounds it has ate everything I've thrown at it, not a single malf. Long arms are the one thing kel tek, imho, makes flawlessly. And I wouldnt even think twice trusting my life to this carbine.