Kel-Tec SUB2000 CQB
- Category
- Carbine
- Barrel
- 410 mm
- Weight, empty
- 2.33 kg
- Introduced
- 2024
About
What it is, and why it matters
The Kel-Tec SUB2000 CQB is an integrally suppressed evolution of the folding SUB-2000 pistol-caliber carbine, introduced in 2024. It pairs Kel-Tec's signature fold-in-half design with a permanently integrated suppressor: a 16.2 in (410 mm) baffled barrel with only 4.25 in (108 mm) of rifling and a user-serviceable, removable end cap. Chambered in 9x19mm and feeding from Glock-pattern magazines, it folds down to roughly 16.25 in for transport and is marketed as the first integrally suppressed carbine that folds in half.
Because its 16.2-inch barrel retains 4.25 inches of rifling, the SUB2000 CQB ships as an ordinary rifle rather than a short-barreled rifle, sidestepping the SBR paperwork most folding carbines this compact would require.
The integral suppressor is built in-house as a single barrel/suppressor unit. Folded length of ~413 mm makes it exceptionally compact. Ships with a Magpul Glock 17 magazine and a Kel-Tec magazine sleeve for Glock 19 grip geometry.
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- Kel-Tec CNC Industries
- Category
- Carbine
- Country
- United States
- Status
- In production
- Produced
- 2024
- Variant of
- Integrally suppressed
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 410 mm
- Overall length
- 775 mm
- Weight, empty
- 2.33 kg
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Action
- Blowback
- Firing mechanism
- Striker fired
- Trigger
- Single stage
- Trigger pull
- 42.0 N
- Capacity
- 17
- Magazine
- Detachable box
MaterialsEach swatch is the material itself, not a colour chosen to stand for it.
- Frame
- Polymer
- Barrel
- Steel
- Stock
- Polymer
- Finish
- Matte black
BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.
- Effective range
- 100 m
Trajectory
What the round does downrange
Solved from the muzzle figures and the bullet. The dashed rule is the effective range on the record, and the crosses are the steps the solver returned.
Features
What it has
What the record lists as fitted, drawn from the catalogue.
Integral suppressor
Folding stock
Glock magazine compatible
Optics ready
Picatinny rail
Rotating handguard
User serviceable suppressor
Standing
How it compares
Each figure against the firearms of the same type and cartridge that record it, or of the same type where that cartridge has too few. Positions are read to the nearest tenth.
| Measurement | This firearm | Median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty weightAmong 62 9x19mm Parabellum carbines | 2.33 kg | 2.78 kg | Lighter than about 80% |
| Overall lengthAmong 56 9x19mm Parabellum carbines | 775 mm | 820 mm | Shorter than about 70% |
| Barrel lengthAmong 64 9x19mm Parabellum carbines | 410 mm | 406 mm | Longer than about 70% |
| Magazine capacityAmong 64 9x19mm Parabellum carbines | 17 | 24 | Holds fewer rounds than about 70% |
Answers
Questions about the Kel-Tec SUB2000 CQB
How much does the Kel-Tec SUB2000 CQB weigh?
The Kel-Tec SUB2000 CQB weighs 2.33 kg (5.15 lb) empty.
What caliber is the Kel-Tec SUB2000 CQB?
The Kel-Tec SUB2000 CQB is chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum.
How many rounds does the Kel-Tec SUB2000 CQB hold?
The Kel-Tec SUB2000 CQB holds 17 rounds, fed from a detachable box magazine.
How long is the Kel-Tec SUB2000 CQB?
The Kel-Tec SUB2000 CQB is 775 mm (30.5 in) long overall, with a 410 mm (16.1 in) barrel.
Who makes the Kel-Tec SUB2000 CQB?
The Kel-Tec SUB2000 CQB is made by Kel-Tec CNC Industries (United States). It was designed by George Kellgren.
When was the Kel-Tec SUB2000 CQB introduced?
The Kel-Tec SUB2000 CQB was introduced in 2024.
How does the Kel-Tec SUB2000 CQB operate?
The Kel-Tec SUB2000 CQB uses a blowback action, and its firing mechanism is striker fired.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
Studio
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- Interface standards, platforms and fit overrides
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Provenance
What the record holds
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Provenance
Confidence in this record
72%
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API
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curl --request GET \ --url 'https://api.gunspec.io/v1/firearms/kel-tec-sub-2000-cqb' \ --header 'X-API-Key: your_key'{ "id": "kel-tec-sub-2000-cqb", "name": "Kel-Tec SUB2000 CQB", "manufacturer": { "id": "kel-tec", "name": "Kel-Tec CNC Industries", "countryCode": "US", "foundedYear": 1991, "website": "https://www.keltecweapons.com", "logoUrl": null, "description": null, "status": null, "defunctYear": null, "stateOwned": null, "makesFirearms": null, "parentId": null, "predecessorId": null, "createdAt": "2026-02-11 23:44:38", "updatedAt": "2026-02-18 03:40:45", "version": "510f94db90ac830742510a5176f9b1dc25a2e3bbf433e5f56f499b8b623d8511" }, "category": { "id": "carbine", "name": "Carbine", "description": "Shortened rifles for close-quarters use" }, "country_of_origin": "US", "year_introduced": 2024, "barrel_length_mm": 410, "weight_empty_g": 2334, "action_type": "blowback"}