[SHOT 2020] Industry Range Day – Kel-Tec SUB2000 CQB – Integrally Suppressed Folding PCC

Benjamin F
by Benjamin F

At SHOT Show range day today, Kel-Tec introduced their brand new version of the SUB2000, the SUB2000 CQB. The CQB has an integral suppressor and still folds easily for compact storage. The forend of the rifle actually functions as part of the suppressor, and take-down is extremely easy. You lift a tab and unscrew the front half of the rifle which then slides about an inch forward. The rifle folds in half just like your standard SUB2000.

Kel-Tec SUB2000 CQB – Integrally Suppressed Folding PCC

Like the standard SUB2000, the SUB2000 CQB will be offered in 9mm or 40S&W, and will come in either Glock or “Multi-Mag” configuration. The Glock SUB2000 CQB will of course take Glock magazines. The Multi-Mag version will be able to take any mag catch available in Kel-Tec’s store.

What’s New?

The stock version of the SUB2000 CQB will come with iron sights. Kel-Tec will also be offering a SUB2000 CQB version that will come with a laser, a light, and a red dot all from the factory. While decisions are still being made as to what exact laser, light, and red dot will accompany the rifle, the Kel-Tec rep today floated that they were strongly considering a Vortex red dot, and some version of a Streamlight, possibly a laser/light combo.

Shooting Experience

I had a chance to handle the SUB2000 CQB at the range today, and it was very fun to shoot. There was a Vortex Crossfire red dot sight on top that made target acquisition and shooting a breeze. While as a dirty lefty (southpaw, wrong-hander, etc) I got a faceful of feedback from the suppressor, it was still a great experience. As you would expect from a 9mm PCC, there was very little muzzle rise, and the added weight of the suppressor reduced that even further. The rep at the booth said they were getting around 25db of noise reduction from the suppressor, although that varied.

The stock version of the SUB2000 CQB will retail for around $995, although that price is subject to change. The tricked out model will retail for around $1500.

Benjamin F
Benjamin F

Benjamin is a law student living in Maryland. He was introduced to firearms at summer camp when he was thirteen. Ever since his first shot with a .22LR bolt-action he has been in love with shooting sports. He is a moderator on the TFB Discord, which can be found at https://discord.gg/bcVD9zw, and can occasionally be found on twitter @BFriedmanUSA.

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  • C00plowski C00plowski on Jan 21, 2020

    Any word on that fancy aluminum M-LOK rail for the RDB? They've been
    teasing it on instagram and at competitions for about two years now:

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    • C00plowski C00plowski on Jan 31, 2020

      @Suppressed Looks like they're putting out a new model called the RDB Defender. It has the RDB-S barrel and adjustable stock, an extended charging handle as well as that M-LOK rail which is (finally!) being sold separately on their website:

      https://www.keltecweapons.c...

  • Sam J Sam J on Feb 10, 2020

    Nobody is going to pay $900 for that. There are a lot of good 9mm carbines $400-$600.

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