Kel-Tec SUB2000 Gen 3 5.7x28 Carbine Green
- 5.7x28mm $429.99
- 9mm Blued Green $464.05
- Kel-Tec SUB2000 Gen 3 9mm Folding Carbine $469.28
- Kel-Tec SUB2000 Gen 3 9mm Folding Carbine $452.94
- Kel-Tec SUB2000 Gen 3 10mm Folding Carbine, Tan $562.50
- Kel-Tec Sub2000 Gen 3 10mm Tan Carbine $549.99
- Gen 3 9mm $455.24
- Gen 3 Defender 10mm $870.59
- Gen 3 Defender, Viridian RFX11 $693.75
- Gen 3 Multi-Mag 9mm $452.94
- Gen 3, 9mm, 16.25" Barrel $452.94
- Gen 3, 9mm, Green $452.94
Compact, foldable 5.7x28 carbine with 16.15" barrel, 20-round magazine, and M-LOK rails. Lightweight polymer design with optics-ready rotating forend and simple blowback operation for reliable performance.
The Kel-Tec SUB2000 Gen 3: Compact Power in Your Hands
The Kel-Tec SUB2000 Gen 3 represents a significant evolution in pistol-caliber carbine design. Chambered in 5.7x28mm, this rifle delivers the ballistic advantages of a rifle-length barrel while maintaining the ergonomic familiarity of pistol ammunition.
Key Features
- Caliber & Capacity: 5.7x28mm with 20-round magazine
- Barrel: 16.15 inches with 1:7" twist rate
- Action: Simple, reliable straight blowback system
- Weight: 4.36 pounds unloaded
- Overall Length: 30.45 inches (16.15 inches when folded)
- Stock: Lightweight green polymer with M-LOK compatibility
- Trigger: 5-pound pull for controlled, predictable shooting
Design Innovation
The SUB2000 Gen 3's rotating forend is a game-changer. Mount your optic, zero it in, and the forend rotates to allow the rifle to fold completely in half without losing your zero. This means you get the accuracy benefits of a mounted sight without sacrificing the portability that makes this carbine special.
Customization & Modularity
Integrated M-LOK and Picatinny rail systems give you unlimited options for tactical accessories, lights, and optics. Build the rifle that matches your mission—whether that's home defense, recreational shooting, or backcountry use.
Performance Characteristics
The 5.7x28mm cartridge delivers a flat trajectory and minimal recoil, making it ideal for accurate, controlled shooting. The blowback design is refreshingly simple: fewer moving parts mean easier maintenance and greater reliability when it matters most.
Portability Redefined
At just over 4 pounds and capable of folding to 16.15 inches, the SUB2000 Gen 3 goes where other rifles cannot. Toss it in a backpack, store it in a vehicle, or keep it ready in tight quarters. The foldable design doesn't compromise rigidity—this is a serious shooting tool, not a gimmick.
The Kel-Tec SUB2000 Gen 3 is for shooters who refuse to choose between capability and convenience.
Features
- caliber: 5.7x28mm
- weight: 4.36 lbs
- capacity: 20 rounds
- overall length: 30.45 inches
- length collapsed: 29.2 inches
- length folded: 16.15 inches
- barrel length: 16.15 inches
- twist rate: 1:7
- trigger pull: 5 lbs
- max width: 1.75 inches (at safety)
- max height: 5.8 inches
- length of pull: adjustable, 14.5"-13.25"
- barrel thread: 1/2"x28
- optics-ready with rotating forend for mounted optics
- m-lok accessory compatibility and picatinny rails on top & bottom
- straight blow-back system for simple operation and maintenance
- folds completely in half for easy storage and transport
- ideal for backpacking, home defense, and situations where space is limited
- uses fn 5.7 magazine
- special folding design
