COCOA, FL – KelTec™ announces a new iteration of its popular 9mm SUB2000™ folding carbine, aptly named the SUB2000 GEN3™. Its most significant new twist? Literally, the single twist-and-fold motion of the patent-pending rotating forend.
“No longer is it necessary to remove your favorite optics before folding the SUB2000 in half,” said Managing Director, Derek Kellgren. “Just release the barrel assembly with the push of a lever, twist the forend in either direction, and fold, snapping it into place. One quick, simple motion is all it takes.”
Not only does the GEN3 easily fold in half with a single motion for storage, but its simple, single-handed maneuver also maintains a seamless and quick deployment.
Other GEN3 updates include an aluminum trigger and redesigned trigger mechanics for a lightened 5lb trigger pull. It also provides more precise feedback for a clean, isolated trigger pull, translating into increased accuracy and quick follow-up shots.
“The GEN3 is everything SUB2000 fans have been asking for to make shooting and storage smoother and easier,” added Adrian Kellgren, Director of Industrial Production. “We even redesigned the operating handle for upgraded action.”
This upgraded action of the SUB2000 redesigned operating handle provides added comfort, a lightened action for easy racking, and an ambidextrous bolt hold-open. All additions provide for improved carbine manipulation.
Weighing just 4.2lbs when unloaded, with an overall length of 30.45 inches and 16.15 inches folded, the SUB2000 GEN3 facilitates easier hiking and climbing. Add its 16.15-inch barrel, and you can enjoy another generation of reliable, accurate shooting.
Like its forefathers, the 9mm SUB2000 GEN3 is available in a variety of magazine configurations, including Glock, allowing you to pair your favorite pistol with your favorite pistol caliber carbine.
There’s even a new chamber indicator. While not a replacement for standard firearm safety practices, it further assists in operating the firearm safely. This visual indicator is in the form of a peephole above the chamber. When a round is chambered, the brass is visible through the peephole.
“The new SUB2000 GEN3 is another example of KelTec reliability and innovation,” concluded Marketing Manager Matt Stanek.
KelTec expects to begin shipping to dealers and distributors just after the New Year holiday. For more details, visit KelTecWeapons.com.
